Importance of Pepper to Human's Health

                                                                Importance of Pepper to Human's Health

According to Collinsdictionary, Pepper is a hot-tasting spice which is used to flavour food. It  also boost brain function and increase levels of good cholesterol. History holds that pepper helps to protect us from food poison and also prevent food from spoilage.

Below are 5 Importance of Pepper to Human's Heealth

Protect the Heart from Disease

The comsuption of pepper helps the circulatory system and prevents heart disease by lowering blood serum cholesterol and reduces lipid deposits, and therefore, reverses excessive blood clotting.

It also enlarge the blood vessels to aid in blood flow.

Fight against Flu, Colds and Fungal Infections

Hot peppers are chock-full of beta carotene and antioxidants that support your immune system and will aid in fighting off colds and the flu.

Research has found that nasal sprays containing capsaicin reduce congestion. Increased body temperature from the ingestion of hot peppers triggers the immune system into action in fighting the norovirus (cold), flu viruses.

Consumption of peppers fights against 16 fungal strains by reducing fungal pathogens.

Relieves Joint Pain

Due to the powerful pain-relieving properties of the capsaicin from peppers, it can be applied to the skin to reduce the chemical P, the ingredient that carries pain messages to the brain.

Ultimately, the pain receptors exhaust themselves by depleting the body’s reserves. Once this happens, the capsaicin acts as a pain reliever. It is used effectively for shingles, HIV neuropathy and other types of pain.

Prevents Bad Breath

To keep your significant other attracted to you, eating hot pepper powder acts as a disinfectant to the air you breathe out by improving the odor of your breath.

Sources:  Pepperhead.com