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We all know that excess salt is bad for our health. It’s even on many food-warning labels. But what about the other condiment that sits next to it on nearly every table: black pepper? Is it a health friend or foe?
Laura Brown, a senior lecturer in nutrition, delves into the research to provide an answer. It turns out that pepper has been used as a medicine since ancient times, and modern science seems to confirm its health-giving potential. Black pepper contains a powerful antioxidant called piperine that may protect us from arthritis, heart disease and certain cancers. But, as they say: more research is needed.
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Clint Witchalls
Health + Medicine Editor (UK edition)
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Laura Brown, Teesside University
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