We all know that black pepper is an essential part of our kitchens since very remote times. However, we remember little about the properties of black pepper for health .
Some of the unknown medicinal benefits of black pepper:
Antioxidant. Black pepper protects against the degenerative action of free radicals, responsible for most diseases caused by the environmental and nutritional effects of modern life.
Immune system. This seasoning can stimulate its functioning, increasing the proliferation of cells known as splenocytes , which are responsible for the release of immune substances .
Pathologies. It is also capable of stimulating the release of nitric oxide from macrophages, which generates a signaling system at the molecular level that prepares the body to deal with pathogenic organisms .
Pigmentation. It has also been shown that pepper piperine promotes pigmentation of the skin. Therefore, it becomes a valuable aid for people affected with vitiligo .
Lose weight. The black pepper , like red, has a strong effect thermogenic on the human body, ie, increases energy expenditure by increasing the basal metabolism.
This greater thermogenesis represents a more active metabolism and therefore, the daily energy balance could be benefited without falling into imbalances that favor excess body weight .