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Turmeric and pepper: the complete combo

Surely on many occasions you have heard the medical benefits of turmeric and pepper. But did you know that both spices combined are much more effective? Well, that's right, they can help alleviate the effects of osteoarthritis and Alzheimer's. They can even delay effects of aging. We explain how they come together to help our body!

better combined

La turmeric and pepper consist of two spice that we love separately. And not only for its taste, but also for its multiple medical purposes. However, together they come to surprise us more. This is due to the combination of the piperine with curcumin. The first is the substance located in the outer layer of the pepper fruit. While curcumin is a natural colorant from turmeric. And, individually, they are very beneficial for health. But their union is a complete success.

What do they bring us together that they don't do separately?

For his individual part, heto piperine favors absorption and bioavailability of other nutrients. Like curcumin, used for thousands of years in Ayurveda and Chinese medicine to improve digestion, joint and menstrual pain. As well as to protect the liver or treat wounds and skin eczema. Very good effects, yes, but what They are just the tip of the iceberg! If we think of both spices together.

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spices / source: instagram user @ vitenergy.cl

Forever Young

A fear that most of us have is age-related damage. To delay or reduce them as much as possible, it is best to mix turmeric y pepper. The combination of both spices provides great antioxidant. That is, they protect cells from aging. In this way, the maintenance of the immune system is favored and delays cell deterioration. They can even prevent the onset of degenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer or premature aging of the skin.

Against inflammation and pain: turmeric and pepper

Turmeric, apart from curcumin, which has many antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, it has components that make it a pretty complete spice. Well, it's rich in vitamins C, E and K and minerals such as: calcium, magnesium, sodium, zinc, iron, potassium and copper. attributes involved in the palliation of inflammatory diseases. That is, they mitigate the consequences of arthritis, endometriosis o ulcerative colitis.

On the other hand we have piperine. This has analgesic effect, activates the receptors that act against pain in the body. What we can translate as helping the improvement of joint pain.

Influences weight loss

If you have tried almost everything to lose weight and it has not worked for you try turmeric and pepper! And, is that, have you ever wondered why we feel hot when consuming any dish that contains pepper? Well, it's because the piperine has a thermogenic effect. A property that activates the metabolism and puts the liver to work in the process of breaking down fat. In addition, it has a satiating effect. What is beneficial in the sense that it regulates cholesterol levels and prevents the accumulation of fat in the arteries.

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turmeric and pepper / source: instagram user @ solnatural

While turmeric is a perfect ally when it comes to digestion. Increases the flow of bile responsible for digest and absorb nutrients. It also eliminates gases, protects the stomach and helps maintain the balance of the intestinal flora. Both spices together collaborate against bloating, retention and slow digestion.

Of course, the sole consumption of turmeric and pepper is not enough. It must be combined with the practice of exercise, the realization of healthy lifestyle habits and a balanced diet. Also, be careful with your consumption! heavy use of black pepper can cause irritation of the protective mucosa of the stomach. As well as causing symptoms of heartburn, ulcers, irritable bowel or hiatal hernia.

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The union of turmeric and pepper gives us a multitude of benefits. Individually, both spices help improve the functioning of our body. Nevertheless, together they complement each other to form, almost, a superfood. Well, they are recommended for a correct operation of our body. And you? Did you know that the benefits of these two spices increase when they come together?

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