Black pepper is one such spice, which is present in almost every Indian kitchen. Generally, women like to use it to enhance their taste. But it also has many properties of its own and hence it is also consumed as a home remedy to overcome many types of health problems.
Black pepper is consumed to manage problems ranging from arthritis to upset stomach, bronchitis, gas, headache, throat problem, sinus infection etc. A chemical called piperine is found in black pepper, which leaves its wide-ranging effect on the body. However, when it is consumed in excess, it can also have some negative effects. So, in this article, Dietitian RituPuri of ESIC Hospital, Central Government Hospital is telling you how excessive consumption of black pepper is harmful to health-
Burning sensation in the stomach
When a person consumes black pepper in excess of the requirement, it causes a burning problem in the stomach. If this happens to you too, then you should completely exclude it from your diet or consume only the prescribed quantity on the advice of experts.
Itchy eyes
Many times a person consumes black pepper powder and then accidentally rubs the eyes. Due to this, he may feel a lot of burning in the eyes. Therefore, you must wash your hands immediately after using black pepper. For this you use soap.
Can be harmful if taken with medicine
If you are suffering from any health problem and are taking any medication regularly for it, then in such a situation, definitely ask the doctor before consuming black pepper. The piperine present in black pepper is helpful in over-absorbing some medicines. At the same time, it hinders the absorption of some medicines. Both these conditions can prove fatal for the person.
Be careful during pregnancy
If you are pregnant or lactating, then you should consume black pepper with a little care. The effect of black pepper is hot and therefore its excessive consumption can harm the woman. At the same time, some women may also complain of allergies due to their consumption.
The blood sugar level is affected
Several studies have shown that excessive consumption of black pepper can also affect blood sugar levels. This is a side effect caused by excessive consumption of black pepper and hence people suffering from diabetes must ask a doctor about a topic to manage their blood sugar level.
May slow blood clotting
To keep the body healthy, it is very important to have good blood flow. Black pepper consumption can be harmful to people who have bleeding disorders. The piperine present in black pepper can reduce blood clotting. Due to this, the person may have a lot of bleeding due to injury and the blood does not stop due to slow blood clotting. Therefore, such people should consume black pepper with a little thought.
So now you should also consume black pepper, but take special care of its quantity. For this, you must consult a dietician once.
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