Black pepper

Piperine is an alkaloid found in black pepper. The health benefits of piperine may be less popular when compared to its culinary use but there are several health benefits of piperine that are worth mentioning. Listed below are some of the health benefits of piperine that may be helpful for you.

The benefits of Piperine are

• weight loss : The property of piperine that makes it useful for weight loss is its ability to increase thermogenic activity. Thermogenesis is the process of generating cellular energy in cells and this effectively promotes an increase in the metabolic rate of the body. However, further studies are needed to be able to say that piperine itself is a weight loss aid.
• enhances absorption of nutrients : Another of the health benefits of piperine is its ability to promote bio-availability of nutrients like beta-carotene, vitamin B6, amino acids, selenium, glucose, and curcumin.
• inflammation : Piperine is also known to be of value in diseases where inflammation is involved like rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis. This also makes it a good pain reliever.
• cancer : Several studies have shown the value of piperine when it comes to cancer. In studies conducted on mice, piperine showed a positive effect on lung cancer by producing a significant decline in the formation of tumor nodules.
• mood enhancer : Piperine is also known to improve production of serotonin. Serotonin is a neurotransmitter that enhances ones mood and also relieves pain. Piperine is an alkaloid, making it harmful, as well as useful to the health. When taken in the right amount, piperine will give you all the health benefits it has to offer. However, caution should be taken as no RDA or recommended daily allowance is given for piperine. Pregnant women and mursing mothers as well as those with underlying medical conditions should first consult a doctor before starting any supplements with piperine.