Black pepper is one of the earliest known spices native to the Malabar Coast of India and is one of the most commonly used spices worldwide. Used widely in cooking, black pepper offers many health benefits.
The plant itself is a tall woody plant with small flowers that bloom a yellowish red color. The flower bears a seed, which many people refer to as a peppercorn. This peppercorn is then ground into black pepper.
Black pepper has a spicy, aromatic flavor that is derived from piperine located on the outer fruit and the seed. The pepper loses flavor through evaporation, so it is best to store your pepper in an airtight container. Piperline is known to increase the absorption of selenium, vitamin B12, and turmeric.
- Calories: 17,Fat: 0.2g,Sodium: 1.38mg,Carbohydrates: 4.4g,Fiber: 1.8g,Sugars: 0g,Protein: 0.7g,Magnesium: 11.8mg,Vitamin K: 11.3mg,Calcium: 30.6mg,Iron: 0.7mg,Potassium: 91.7mg
- Benefits
Contains Antioxidants
Piperine, the active compound in black pepper, is rich in antioxidants, which prevent or delay damaging effects of free radicals from exposure to pollution, cigarette smoke, and the sun.
Improves Brain Function
Piperine has been shown to decrease symptoms associated with Parkinson's and Alzheimer's disease as well as improve brain function.7 Studies show piperine increased memory as well as the ability to decrease the production of amyloid plaques, which are damaging proteins associated with Alzheimer's disease.
Improves Blood Sugar Control
Some studies suggest that piperine can improve blood sugar and improve insulin sensitivity. In one study, 86 individuals with insulin resistance took a piperine-containing supplement for 8 weeks. After the 8 weeks, improvements were seen in their insulin sensitivity, or the ability to respond to the hormone insulin to remove glucose from the blood
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