Besides being a versatile ingredient in the kitchen, pepper has been used in ancient Ayurvedic medicine for centuries due to its high concentration of potent, beneficial plant compounds*:
It’s rich in piperine which has potent antioxidant & anti-inflammatory properties and may:
- Help prevent free radical damage to cells
- Assist in fighting inflammation associated with many serious health conditions
- Improve brain function, and fight effects of degenerative conditions of the brain
- Improve blood sugar metabolism
- Lower bad cholesterol & boost absorption of dietary supplements with cholesterol lowering effects
- * Healthline, 21/03-2019.
