Turmeric and pepper for robust health

If we're talking about spices that go well together, we have to talk about turmeric and pepper.

Curcumin contains polyphenols, molecules that act at the cellular level on inflammation and oxidation, and reduce the effects of some diseases such as arthritis, anxiety, high blood lipid levels, and metabolic syndrome.

Curcumin alone is poorly absorbed during digestion and is rapidly metabolized and eliminated. Therefore, it has been observed that some substances, such as piperine, increase the bioavailability of this spice, meaning they help the body absorb it and benefit from its positive effects. Piperine is the substance found in the outer layer of the black peppercorn, responsible for its spicy flavor.

So, whenever you want to consume this substance, it should be in combination with piperine.

Scientific evidence has shown that a treatment of one gram of curcumin daily for 8 to 12 weeks reduces the symptoms of osteoarthritis and has a similar effect to ibuprofen in reducing symptoms.