pepper, kitchen spices that are beneficial for health

This kitchen spice is also known as The King of Spice because it is often added as a flavor enhancer in various cuisines. Pepper plants themselves are one of the world trade commodities. Even more than 80% of Indonesian pepper products are exported abroad.


In addition to its predicate, pepper is also rich in natural chemicals such as pepper oil, fatty oil, and starch. Not there, according to some studies this little and spicy person can support your brain health.

The following reviews are like launching from Thehealthsite.

1. Prevent Parkinson's disease

Based on a study published in December 2012, the active ingredient in pepper, piperine, can help stop the enzyme that destroys dopamine. In people with Parkinson's, dopamine which is a type of neurotransmitter has a small amount.


2. Reducing the risk of Alzheimer's

Black pepper, the benefits are not just spices. (thehomesteadgarden.com)

Still in a study published in 2012, the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease found that the habit of using pepper, especially black pepper in dishes can help reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease.


3. Fight depression

When you feel sad, at that moment your brain may be lacking in serotonin. Known, piperine, the active ingredient contained in pepper will help the brain produce the hormone serotonin.



4. Reducing the risk of seizures

The study, published in the Biological and Pharmaceutical Bulletin in 2010, showed that the piperine content in pepper can control the flow of calcium which causes nerve cells to release neurotransmitters. So that it can reduce the risk of seizures in the body.



5. Recover stroke

A study conducted by the Journal of the American Geriatric Society revealed that inhaling the aroma of pepper can activate parts of the human brain that function to swallow. In the study, participants used were people who had a stroke with problems with difficulty swallowing.



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