{"id":29190,"date":"2021-10-28T19:02:15","date_gmt":"2021-10-28T19:02:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/?p=29190"},"modified":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","modified_gmt":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","slug":"pepper-health-benefits","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/pepper-health-benefits\/","title":{"rendered":"Pepper Health Benefits: Why Your Diet Should Have Bell Peppers, Cayenne Pepper, And Black Pepper"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/pepper-health-benefits\/#Green_Bell_Pepper_Health_Benefits\" >Green Bell Pepper Health Benefits<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/pepper-health-benefits\/#May_Improve_Gut_Health\" >May Improve Gut Health<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/pepper-health-benefits\/#Has_Antioxidant_And_Anti-Inflammatory_Properties\" >Has Antioxidant And Anti-Inflammatory Properties<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/pepper-health-benefits\/#Promotes_Heart_And_Eye_Health\" >Promotes Heart And Eye Health<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/pepper-health-benefits\/#Has_High_Fibre\" >Has High Fibre<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/pepper-health-benefits\/#Health_Benefits_Of_Cayenne_Pepper\" >Health Benefits Of Cayenne Pepper<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/pepper-health-benefits\/#Boost_Metabolism\" >Boost Metabolism\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/pepper-health-benefits\/#Curb_Hunger\" >Curb Hunger<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/pepper-health-benefits\/#Lower_Blood_Pressure\" >Lower Blood Pressure\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/pepper-health-benefits\/#Aid_Digestive_Health\" >Aid Digestive Health\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/pepper-health-benefits\/#Offer_Pain_Relief\" >Offer Pain Relief<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/pepper-health-benefits\/#Relieve_Psoriasis\" >Relieve Psoriasis\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/pepper-health-benefits\/#Reduce_Cancer_Risk\" >Reduce Cancer Risk\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/pepper-health-benefits\/#Ease_Colds\" >Ease Colds\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/pepper-health-benefits\/#Side_Effects_Of_Too_Much_Cayenne_Pepper\" >Side Effects Of Too Much Cayenne Pepper<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/pepper-health-benefits\/#Ground_Black_Pepper_Health_Benefits\" >Ground Black Pepper Health Benefits<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/pepper-health-benefits\/#High_In_Antioxidants\" >High In Antioxidants\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/pepper-health-benefits\/#Has_Anti-Inflammatory_Properties\" >Has Anti-Inflammatory Properties\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/pepper-health-benefits\/#Has_Antibacterial_Qualities\" >Has Antibacterial Qualities\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/pepper-health-benefits\/#Lowers_Cholesterol_Levels\" >Lowers Cholesterol Levels\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/pepper-health-benefits\/#Improves_Brain_Function\" >Improves Brain Function\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/pepper-health-benefits\/#Improves_Blood_Sugar_Control\" >Improves Blood Sugar Control\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/pepper-health-benefits\/#Has_Cancer-Fighting_Properties\" >Has Cancer-Fighting Properties\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/pepper-health-benefits\/#Promotes_Gut_Health\" >Promotes Gut Health\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/pepper-health-benefits\/#Offers_Pain_Relief\" >Offers Pain Relief\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/pepper-health-benefits\/#Side_Effects_Of_Too_Much_Black_Pepper\" >Side Effects Of Too Much Black Pepper\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/pepper-health-benefits\/#The_Bottom_Line\" >The Bottom Line\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/pepper-health-benefits\/#Get_your_personalized\" >Get your personalized<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/pepper-health-benefits\/#DISCLAIMER\" >DISCLAIMER:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/pepper-health-benefits\/#SOURCES\" >SOURCES:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Peppers are an essential ingredient in many cuisines around the world. It&#8217;s hard to think of Mexican food without chili peppers or Indian cooking without black pepper. Peppers come in different shapes and sizes too, from big green bell peppers to small red chilies. Some varieties, like black pepper, come from lesser-known peppercorn seeds. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this article, we will give you an overview of pepper health benefits.<\/span><\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Pepper_Health_Benefits\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-2.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Green_Bell_Pepper_Health_Benefits\"><\/span><b>Green Bell Pepper Health Benefits<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Green <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/are-sweet-peppers-good-for-you\/\">bell peppers<\/a> are filled with health benefits. They have been used in traditional medicine for centuries. Even though green bell peppers are considered to be less flavorful than other bell peppers, they still pack a nutritional punch.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"May_Improve_Gut_Health\"><\/span><b>May Improve Gut Health<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Green bell peppers contain healthy prebiotic fiber, which helps to maintain the health of your intestinal tract. They are also high in antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds, which help support digestive health (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mdpi.com\/1420-3049\/26\/17\/5341\/htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The antioxidants help reduce inflammation throughout the body, including the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, where over-exposure to pro-inflammatory processes can harm microbial cells lining the gastrointestinal system. Anti-inflammatory compounds help minimize damage from substances that may be taken up from food or produced within your body during digestion or detoxification processes (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mdpi.com\/1420-3049\/26\/17\/5341\/htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Has_Antioxidant_And_Anti-Inflammatory_Properties\"><\/span><b>Has Antioxidant And Anti-Inflammatory Properties<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition, green <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/are-stuffed-peppers-healthy\/\">bell pepper<\/a> contains potent antioxidant phytonutrients such as lutein, zeaxanthin, and carotene that help neutralize free radicals. These are known to have anti-inflammatory properties that help tamp down inflammation in the body (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mdpi.com\/1420-3049\/26\/17\/5341\/htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The green bell pepper is also packed with vitamin C, another powerful antioxidant that promotes healthy immune function and contributes to collagen production, which helps promote bone strength and vibrant skin (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mdpi.com\/1420-3049\/26\/17\/5341\/htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Pepper_Health_Benefits\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33416 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4856-1024x576.png\" alt=\"pepper health benefits\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4856.png 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4856-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4856.png 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4856-1636x920.png 1636w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4856.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Promotes_Heart_And_Eye_Health\"><\/span><b>Promotes Heart And Eye Health<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Green bell peppers are good sources of potassium, which helps maintain healthy blood pressure. They are also rich in vitamin A and beta-carotene that help keep your eyesight sharp (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mdpi.com\/1420-3049\/26\/17\/5341\/htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Vitamin C is also important for the production of collagen (the connective tissue) (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/factsheets\/VitaminC-HealthProfessional\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Since it is water-soluble, vitamin C levels can rapidly decrease if you are suffering from diarrhea or vomiting brought on by the illness.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Has_High_Fibre\"><\/span><b>Has High Fibre<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Green bell peppers are considered to be a good source of dietary fiber. Dietary fiber is known to play an important role in weight management, digestive health, and wellness. Fiber helps promote satiety by increasing the time it takes for food to pass through your body. This can help keep hunger at bay between meals (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mdpi.com\/1420-3049\/26\/17\/5341\/htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/are-bell-peppers-good-for-you\/\">Are Bell Peppers Good For You? Nutrition And Health Benefits Of These Vegetables<\/a><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Pepper_Health_Benefits\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33290 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4651-1024x576.png\" alt=\"pepper health benefits\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4651.png 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4651-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4651.png 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4651.png 1344w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Health_Benefits_Of_Cayenne_Pepper\"><\/span><b>Health Benefits Of Cayenne Pepper<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/benefits-of-eating-hot-peppers\/\">Cayenne peppers<\/a> are a type of chili pepper. They belong to the nightshade family of flowering plants and are closely related to bell peppers, jalape\u00f1os, and habaneros. Cayenne peppers come in different shapes and sizes, as well as levels of heat (ranging from 10,000 \u2013 70,000 Scoville Units). You can purchase cayenne pepper as a powder or as a whole pod.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consuming cayenne pepper has been shown to offer various <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/vegetable-smoothies-diet\/\">health benefits<\/a> such as:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Boost_Metabolism\"><\/span><b>Boost Metabolism\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cayenne pepper can boost metabolism and increase blood circulation. This is because it contains capsaicin, a chemical that gives the peppers their heat. When consumed, this chemical causes your body to produce more heat. As a result, your body begins to burn more calories, which might\u00a0 help with weight loss (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/diet\/health-benefits-cayenne-pepper#1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Curb_Hunger\"><\/span><b>Curb Hunger<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cayenne pepper can curb hunger because of its thermogenic effect. This means that it helps your body produce more heat, which then boosts your metabolism and burns more calories throughout the day. The capsaicin found in cayenne peppers may also stimulate a hormone that curbs feelings of appetite (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/10743483\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Pepper_Health_Benefits\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33291 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4650-1024x576.png\" alt=\"pepper health benefits\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4650.png 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4650-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4650.png 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4650.png 1344w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lower_Blood_Pressure\"><\/span><b>Lower Blood Pressure\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cayenne pepper is high in <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/zucchini-weight-loss-recipes\/\">vitamin C<\/a>, which can help to <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-start-getting-fit-after-40\/\">reduce blood pressure<\/a>. Vitamin C also strengthens the walls of your veins and arteries, helping them to relax. As a result, they are less likely to damage or narrow during periods of stress, thus reducing the risk of heart disease (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/diet\/health-benefits-cayenne-pepper#1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Aid_Digestive_Health\"><\/span><b>Aid Digestive Health\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cayenne pepper has long been used as a digestive aid. This might be due to its high content of vitamin A, an essential nutrient that may reduce inflammation in the gastrointestinal tract (stomach and intestines). Vitamin A also helps fight infection and prevents ulcers (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/factsheets\/VitaminA-HealthProfessional\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Offer_Pain_Relief\"><\/span><b>Offer Pain Relief<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cayenne pepper&#8217;s active ingredient (capsaicin) has been shown to offer pain relief by depleting certain neurotransmitters (substances that allow nerve cells to communicate with each other). These neurotransmitters are called substance P and calcitonin gene-related peptides. When substance P is released in areas of your body under attack, it causes inflammation and swelling. Capsaicin reduces the release of these chemical messengers, which can help <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/mediterranean-diet-30-day-meal-plan-1500-calories\/\">relieve pain<\/a> caused by arthritis (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/diet\/health-benefits-cayenne-pepper#1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Relieve_Psoriasis\"><\/span><b>Relieve Psoriasis\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cayenne pepper may help relieve the symptoms of psoriasis. This is because it has anti-inflammatory properties and acts as a natural blood thinner, which can reduce redness and swelling associated with psoriasis (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/diet\/health-benefits-cayenne-pepper#1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Whether you\u2019re a workout beast or just a beginner making your first foray into the world of fitness and dieting \u2013 BetterMe has a lot to offer to both newbies and experts! Install the app and <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Pepper_Health_Benefits\">experience the versatility first-hand<\/a>!<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reduce_Cancer_Risk\"><\/span><b>Reduce Cancer Risk\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Research suggests cayenne peppers can be hepatoprotective (liver protective) and help prevent certain types of cancer such as liver cancer, stomach cancer, and colon cancer. It does this by slowing cancer growth and possibly even killing cancer cells (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/diet\/health-benefits-cayenne-pepper#1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ease_Colds\"><\/span><b>Ease Colds\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cayenne pepper has properties that may help speed up recovery from a cold or flu. This is because it contains capsaicin, which works to relieve congestion by increasing blood flow and opening airways. Additionally, consuming cayenne pepper helps clear out mucus in the sinuses, which allows you to breathe more easily (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4971034\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Pepper_Health_Benefits\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33293 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4648-1024x576.png\" alt=\"BetterMe\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4648.png 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4648-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4648.png 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4648.png 1344w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Side_Effects_Of_Too_Much_Cayenne_Pepper\"><\/span><b>Side Effects Of Too Much Cayenne Pepper<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you consume too much <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/can-you-build-muscle-in-a-calorie-deficit\/\">cayenne pepper<\/a> once or over a short amount of time, you may experience side effects. These can include (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/diet\/health-benefits-cayenne-pepper#1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lybrate.com\/topic\/cayenne-pepper-benefits-and-side-effects\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Heartburn\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diarrhea\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nausea\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Upset Stomach<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consuming too much cayenne pepper over a short period can also increase your risk of side effects associated with its active ingredient (capsaicin). To prevent this, it&#8217;s best to avoid adding more than 1 tsp of cayenne pepper powder into your daily diet, especially if you&#8217;re sensitive to spicy foods.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cayenne pepper can also interact with certain medications, such as blood thinners, antacids, ACE inhibitors, and aspirin. This is why you should talk with your doctor before taking cayenne pepper if you are on any medications or have pre-existing medical conditions such as high blood pressure, heart disease, or diabetes (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/diet\/health-benefits-cayenne-pepper#1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/are-green-peppers-good-for-you\/\">Are Green Peppers Good For You? 6 Reasons And Different Ways To Eat This Vegetable<\/a><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Pepper_Health_Benefits\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33273 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4630-1024x576.png\" alt=\"pepper health benefits\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4630.png 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4630-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4630.png 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4630-1636x920.png 1636w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4630.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ground_Black_Pepper_Health_Benefits\"><\/span><b>Ground Black Pepper Health Benefits<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Black pepper is a spice that has been used in cooking for centuries. It\u2019s valued not only because of the flavor it adds to food but also because of its health benefits.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"High_In_Antioxidants\"><\/span><b>High In Antioxidants\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ground black pepper is high in antioxidants, which help fight free radical damage to the body. Free radicals are created during normal cellular activities and when the body comes into contact with environmental toxins. Over time, free radical damage accumulates and contributes to accelerated aging (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/23768180\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Antioxidant-rich spices like ground black pepper may protect cells from damage by neutralizing these unstable molecules. This helps the body maintain optimal health, boosting immunity against disease and slowing down the aging process so that you age better (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/23768180\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Has_Anti-Inflammatory_Properties\"><\/span><b>Has Anti-Inflammatory Properties\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Black pepper may also help fight inflammation. When the body is in a state of chronic inflammation, it has difficulty functioning well and can&#8217;t repair itself effectively. Reducing chronic inflammation is vital to maintaining good health because many diseases are rooted in inflammatory processes. The active compounds in black pepper may work with the digestive system to reduce swelling and pain that\u2019s caused by conditions like arthritis, autoimmune disorders, asthma, bronchitis, colitis, cystic fibrosis, gout, and other inflammatory conditions (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/23768180\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Has_Antibacterial_Qualities\"><\/span><b>Has Antibacterial Qualities\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ground black pepper contains antimicrobial properties that might make it effective at killing harmful bacteria found inside the body or on food. It is also said to help eradicate bad breath by simply adding it to your daily routine (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/23768180\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lowers_Cholesterol_Levels\"><\/span><b>Lowers Cholesterol Levels\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Black pepper contains an active ingredient called piperine that may help reduce cholesterol levels in the body (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/23768180\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). It may prevent cholesterol from being absorbed into the system, which decreases the risk of cardiovascular disease.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Improves_Brain_Function\"><\/span><b>Improves Brain Function\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adding black pepper to food might improve brain function because its nutrients are easily distilled through the blood-brain barrier. When black pepper is added to a meal, it may boost mental clarity, energy, and work efficiency throughout the day. People who have trouble focusing or processing information may benefit from adding ground black pepper to their diet regularly (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/23768180\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Dropping pounds by the dozens without putting yourself through the wringer is everyone\u2019s weight loss pipe dream. But what if we told you that the BetterMe app can make that happen? <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Pepper_Health_Benefits\">Keep yourself in prime shape<\/a> with our fat-blasting workouts, delicious budget-sparing recipes, and body-transforming challenges with our app!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Pepper_Health_Benefits\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33274 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4628-1024x576.png\" alt=\"pepper health benefits\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4628.png 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4628-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4628.png 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4628.png 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Improves_Blood_Sugar_Control\"><\/span><b>Improves Blood Sugar Control\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Black pepper could also play an important role in improving blood sugar control because it may improve insulin sensitivity. This means that the cells in your body become better able to take up sugar from the blood to use as fuel, which reduces the risk of diabetes (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3790246\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Has_Cancer-Fighting_Properties\"><\/span><b>Has Cancer-Fighting Properties\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Black pepper has antioxidant properties that protect cells against damage by free radicals. Its cancer-fighting properties may also help prevent cells from mutating into cancerous growths. Ground black pepper can boost absorption of other nutrients like curcumin, which has anti-cancer effects on its own (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mdpi.com\/2072-6643\/8\/8\/495\/htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Curcumin is found in turmeric root, another powerful spice with healing powers.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Promotes_Gut_Health\"><\/span><b>Promotes Gut Health\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Black pepper may promote gut health by increasing stomach acid levels, so food is properly broken down during digestion. It may also stimulate bile production, making it easier to process fat (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/23768180\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Offers_Pain_Relief\"><\/span><b>Offers Pain Relief\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ground black pepper contains an ingredient called piperine that can dull pain signals sent by the spinal cord and brain (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.coxtechnic.com\/doctors\/pepper-and-turmeric-and-curcumin\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). It may enhance the effects of painkilling drugs, making them more effective. Black pepper is also believed to ease migraines, muscle cramps, and stomach aches.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Pepper_Health_Benefits\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33268 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4627-1024x576.png\" alt=\"pepper health benefits\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4627.png 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4627-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4627.png 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4627-1636x920.png 1636w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4627.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Side_Effects_Of_Too_Much_Black_Pepper\"><\/span><b>Side Effects Of Too Much Black Pepper\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Too much ground black pepper can cause side effects like heartburn or acid reflux because it stimulates gastric secretions. However, for most people, this effect is mild to nonexistent when black pepper is used in usual amounts as a spice in food.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The only reason too much black pepper might be harmful is if you are on medication that thins the blood, such as warfarin (Coumadin) because it can increase the risk of bleeding (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/link.springer.com\/article\/10.1007\/s00228-016-2173-3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Bottom_Line\"><\/span><b>The Bottom Line\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Peppers of all kinds, from bell peppers to cayenne and black pepper, provide a host of nutritional benefits. They are high in antioxidants and a variety of nutrients with powerful health-promoting properties.<\/span><\/p>\n\n    <section class=\"ad-single-wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"ad-single-text ad-title-wrapper\">\n            <h3 class=\"ad-single-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Get_your_personalized\"><\/span>Get your personalized<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n            <span class=\"ad-single-sub-title color-green\">\n                <svg class=\"icon-sparkle\" width=\"36\" height=\"21\" viewBox=\"0 0 36 21\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                    <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\"\n                          d=\"M34.6837 0.515943C34.8247 0.835947 34.9421 1.16291 34.9891 1.48987C35.1417 2.64466 35.3179 6.51949 35.2592 7.29863C35.2592 7.53515 35.1887 7.7995 35.0243 8.01516C34.7307 8.39777 33.9791 8.4256 33.5681 8.07081C33.4154 7.94559 33.3215 7.77863 33.2745 7.61863C33.1453 7.15254 33.0396 6.68645 32.9809 6.22035C32.8165 4.81512 32.6638 3.40293 32.5581 1.9977C32.5229 1.53161 32.6051 1.05856 32.6991 0.592466C32.7695 0.244637 33.251 -0.0197144 33.6973 0.00115537C34.2257 0.0289818 34.5546 0.230723 34.6837 0.515943ZM18.6184 9.78225C18.5734 9.67557 18.5344 9.57528 18.4971 9.47956C18.4178 9.27568 18.3465 9.09257 18.2426 8.91267C16.7159 6.24133 14.2615 3.86217 11.4665 1.60128C11.1377 1.33693 10.7267 1.08649 10.2687 0.919531C10.0221 0.829095 9.52885 0.843009 9.247 0.933445C9.03562 1.00301 8.88295 1.27432 8.92992 1.42736C9.01213 1.71954 9.18828 2.01868 9.4349 2.28303C11.0555 4.02913 12.6879 5.76829 14.3437 7.50048C14.8308 8.0068 15.3395 8.50887 15.8473 9.01L15.8473 9.01001C15.9883 9.14921 16.1293 9.28833 16.2697 9.42746C16.4811 9.64311 16.7159 9.85181 16.9626 10.0466C17.2327 10.2692 17.6437 10.4014 18.0547 10.2553C18.0691 10.2501 18.0836 10.245 18.0981 10.2399C18.1097 10.2358 18.1213 10.2318 18.1329 10.2278C18.3785 10.1424 18.6184 10.0589 18.6184 9.78225ZM1.98942 20.1407C2.17783 20.1221 2.37674 20.105 2.58175 20.0875C2.99012 20.0525 3.42272 20.0154 3.84492 19.9598C6.34632 19.6259 8.84771 19.292 11.3374 18.9442C11.8776 18.8676 12.406 18.7355 12.8875 18.5824C13.5334 18.3807 13.7566 18.0954 13.6509 17.7824C13.5452 17.4694 13.1224 17.2746 12.3826 17.2676C11.8776 17.2607 11.3374 17.2676 10.8559 17.3372C7.69683 17.8102 4.5378 18.2972 1.3905 18.7911C1.03819 18.8468 0.674137 18.9442 0.404034 19.0833C-0.2771 19.4242 -0.065712 19.9598 0.803314 20.092C1.01858 20.1228 1.25262 20.1258 1.51135 20.1291C1.66195 20.131 1.82092 20.133 1.98942 20.1407Z\"\n                          fill=\"#17B991\"\/>\n                <\/svg>\n               meal plan!\n            <\/span>\n        <\/div>\n    \n        <div class=\"ad-single-text ad-desc-wrapper\">\n            <p class=\"ad-single-desc\">What's your main health goal?<\/p>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Pepper_Health_Benefits\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\">Lose weight<\/a>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Pepper_Health_Benefits\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\">Feel great<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n        <img class=\"ad-single-img\" alt=\"health-food\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"395\" height=\"383\" src=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/themes\/gridlove-child\/assets\/img\/ad\/health-food.webp\">\n    <\/section>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"DISCLAIMER\"><\/span><b>DISCLAIMER:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This article is intended for general informational purposes only and does not address individual circumstances. It is not a substitute for professional advice or help and should not be relied on to make decisions of any kind. Any action you take upon the information presented in this article is strictly at your own risk and responsibility!<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SOURCES\"><\/span><b>SOURCES:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mdpi.com\/1420-3049\/26\/17\/5341\/htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bell Peppers (<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Capsicum annum <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">L.) Losses and Wastes: Source for Food and Pharmaceutical Applications<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2021, mdpi.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/23768180\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Black pepper and health: a comprehensive treatise<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2013, pubmed.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4971034\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Capsaicin for Rhinitis<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2016, nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/10743483\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Effects of red pepper on appetite and energy intake<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (1999, nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lybrate.com\/topic\/cayenne-pepper-benefits-and-side-effects\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Health Benefits Of Cayenne Pepper, Uses And Its Side Effects<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2020, lybrate.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/diet\/health-benefits-cayenne-pepper#1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Health Benefits of Cayenne Pepper<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2020, webmd.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3790246\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Improvements in insulin resistance and favorable changes in plasma inflammatory adipokines after weight loss associated with two months\u2019 consumption of bioactive food ingredients in overweight subjects<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2012, nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.coxtechnic.com\/doctors\/pepper-and-turmeric-and-curcumin\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pepper and Turmeric and Curcumin<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (n.d., coxtechnic.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mdpi.com\/2072-6643\/8\/8\/495\/htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spices for Prevention and Treatment of Cancers<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2016,mdpi.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/link.springer.com\/article\/10.1007\/s00228-016-2173-3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The influence of piperine on the pharmacokinetics of fexofenadine, a P-glycoprotein substrate, in healthy volunteers<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2016, springer.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/factsheets\/VitaminA-HealthProfessional\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vitamin A<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2021, nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/factsheets\/VitaminC-HealthProfessional\/\">Vitamin C<\/a> (2021, nih.gov)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Peppers are an essential ingredient in many cuisines around the world. 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Even though green bell peppers are considered to be less flavorful than other bell peppers, they still pack a nutritional punch.<\/span>\r\n<h3><b>May Improve Gut Health<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Green bell peppers contain healthy prebiotic fiber, which helps to maintain the health of your intestinal tract. They are also high in antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds, which help support digestive health (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mdpi.com\/1420-3049\/26\/17\/5341\/htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The antioxidants help reduce inflammation throughout the body, including the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, where over-exposure to pro-inflammatory processes can harm microbial cells lining the gastrointestinal system. 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