The combination of black pepper and turmeric was discovered to be very effective in preventing and even treating breast cancer by researchers at the University of Michigan.
Turmeric is a powerful l herb on its own.
When it’s consumed orally, it has a poor bioavailability (absorption) due to its rapid metabolism in the liver and intestinal wall.
On the other hand, black pepper can increase the bioavailability of the cancer, inflammation and infection fighter called curcumin, up to 2000%!
Health Benefits of Black Pepper and Turmeric
- Anti-Cancer Combination: Some recent studies have found that a compound in black pepper called piperine makes the cancer-fighting curcumin in turmeric as much as 1,000 times more bioavailable! Without piperine, the bioavailability of turmeric is really low. In a study published in the Breast Cancer Research and Treatment Journal, researchers discovered that when they are combinedc curcumin and piperine were able to target cancer stem cells.
- Reduces Pain and Inflammation: Piperine and Curcumin compounds have been shown to influence more than 700 genes. They can also inhibit both the activity and the synthesis of cyclooxygenase-2 (COX2) and 5-lipooxygenase (5-LOX), as well as other enzymes that have been implicated in inflammation.
- Weight-Loss: Turmeric and black pepper can help in weight loss. The piperine in black pepper is thermogenic which means it raises the metabolism and increases the number of calories burned by the body. It is also believed to help trigger a sensation of fullness.
- Natural antidepressant: The active compounds in both turmeric and black pepper have potentially anti-depressant effects. These compounds can raise the levels of serotonin and dopamine in the brain and also inhibit monoamine oxidase, an enzyme which is linked to depression if found in the brain in high levels.
Black pepper and turmeric can be added to most foods and even fresh vegetable juices or smoothies!
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