Pepper and turmeric, a powerful medicine for your body

On one hand, pepper is nicknamed black gold, on the other hand, turmeric is also known as golden spice. Although it might seem that apart from their origin, these two spices have not much in common, in the East they form a powerful combination used both in cuisine and in medicine.

A powerful healer with a problem

There are several reasons. Like pepper, turmeric also has significant healing effects, thanks to a substance called curcumin, which acts as a strong antioxidant in the body, has anti-inflammatory effects, and destroys fungi. It is also known for its antibacterial properties, which allow it to be used both internally and externally, for example by applying it to various wounds.

The problem with curcumin is that the human body cannot absorb it into the bloodstream as well as it could, and it excretes a significant part of it. Here we come to another substance called piperine. From the name, you probably guess that it is contained in pepper. Piperine is one of the reasons why pepper also brings many beneficial effects to our body. However, it has one more excellent property.

When piperine meets curcumin

Piperine is essentially a kind of ticket for curcumin to enter our bloodstream. According to some studies, it can amplify the effect of curcumin on our body by up to 2,000 percent. This means a much stronger effect of curcumin and a much more positive impact on our physical body.

Experts have not yet agreed on what exactly causes this mutual symbiosis of the two substances. While some believe that piperine facilitates the passage of curcumin through the intestinal wall directly into the bloodstream, others lean more towards piperine's ability to slow down the breakdown of curcumin in the liver, which allows more of it to remain in the liver.

Whatever the truth may be, it does not change the fact that consuming pepper and turmeric can help in treating various inflammatory conditions in your body or prevent their onset, care preventively for the digestive tract, and also treat arthritic conditions. Some studies even speak about prevention and treatment of cancer. However, always remember that in the case of any ailments, you should primarily consult your doctor and not rely solely on the power of natural substances.