Why is it important to add black pepper when cooking with turmeric?

Curcumin – the material in turmeric is the most studied material in many clinical studies. Its antioxidant and anti -inflammatory properties have been proven, especially among those suffering from arthritis and colitis (colon inflammation).However, studies have indicated that the church in turmeric is not well absorbed from the intestine and from there to the entire body, unless accompanied by its consumption Pepperin – a substance found in the black pepper that helps its absorption. Incidentally, this is why Kukumin supplement capsules always also contain faefrin.

 

Because curcumin quickly turns from the body, it is impossible to enjoy its features when consuming it alone. The flipper in the black pepper actually blocks the metabolic route and the rapid evacuation of curcumin, thus helping to absorb it. By the way, Pepperin acts in a similar way even when it comes to other minerals and minerals such as: iron, beta-carotene and selenium.

 

If so, what is the recommendation? Well, if you use turmeric, make sure to combine black pepper.

Nuts and avocados – other foods that help absorb currumin

It is important to know that black pepper is not the only component that can help the body absorb the turmeric root and components. In fact, other components can help us benefit from turmeric consumption. Since curcumin is fat soluble, nuts, seeds, olive oil and avocado, as well as high -fat foods, it can help with its absorption. Perhaps this is why traditional Asian medicine includes fish fat and difficulties, which combine with seasoning through turmeric. The synergy of these components contributes to health promotion.

 

 

 

There are also works that indicate that the benefits of turmeric on our health are not possible solely by absorbing its blood. It is possible that the spice that is not absorbed and reaches the colon affects the microbiome (the bacteria in the colon) and like other components such as dietary fiber, it affects our health through metabolites a question produces – materials that improve the immune system. By the way, at work from 2019, it was found that a spice mix containing: cinnamon, oregano, ginger, black pepper and kayen pepper; She had an excellent biotic influence – that is, the proliferation of the good bacteria in the intestine. However, in this study, they did not use turmeric, so it is interesting to check if the use of turmeric without black pepper changes the composition of the bacteria in the colon thanks to its pre-biotic properties.

The writer is Dr. Sigal Frishman, the main dietitian of General Hospitals