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Pepper is a core ingredient when cooking most dishes. The presence of pepper in a meal adds to its taste and the absence could make the meal feel bland, even though other spices may have been used. Many people add just enough pepper to give flavour to the food, but some others like their foods extra spicy, and would add lots of pepper to their cooking. But is there anything wrong with eating too much pepper? Are they any health benefits?

Before we answer that, we would briefly look at some of the health benefits of eating pepper.

Pepper contains a lot of nutrients, including calcium, protein, potassium, magnesium, carbohydrate, and vitamin C and B6. As far as nutrients go, peppers are one of the healthiest foods, which is why including them in your diet is very important. Capsaicin is a substance found in pepper that gives it its hot and spicy flavour.

Some of the benefits of eating pepper include

  1. It is good for the heart
  2. It relieves joint pain
  3. It boosts metabolism, which may aid in weight loss
  4. It boosts the immune system
  5. It reduces the risk of cancer, and lots more.

These are some of the benefits of eating pepper. But it should be noted that these benefits come with moderate consumption of pepper. So, what are the health effects of eating too much pepper?

1. Digestion problems

Eating too much pepper can lead to problems with digestion. When the pepper is digested, the capsaicin in pepper interacts with the acids in your stomach, which could be bad if you have an ulcer, as it would only make the pain worse.

That is why people with ulcers are advised to stay away from spicy foods. Eating too much pepper can also cause nausea, which could lead to reflux. Eating too many peppers could also lead to stomach pain, painful and burning diarrhoea.

2. Asthma

Asthmatic people could suffer an attack if they consume too much pepper. This happens when the pepper gets in the way of the airway, which could trigger an attack. Things could get worse if the person does not have their inhaler nearby. If you are someone who suffers from asthma, try to avoid very spicy foods.

3. May Cause Infertility issues in males

Eating too much pepper might result in infertility issues in males. This happens because pepper contains compounds known as piperine, which have been observed to damage sperm cells. It does this by increasing the activities of free radicals around the area where the sperm is stored.

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4. Mouth problems

Another effect of eating too much pepper is how it affects the mouth. It could damage the mucous membrane and even burn the taste buds as well.

Eating too much pepper also causes discomfort as one’s mouth would be hot for a very long time. In some cases, it also causes the eyes to tear up and the nose to run. While this only lasts for a while and may have no permanent effect, it is still worth noting.

5. Burning Sensations in The Throat

According to some studies, eating large amounts of black pepper may lead to negative side effects, such as burning sensations in the throat. This is one of the obvious side effects of peppers.

Other potential health effects of eating too much pepper include running nose, excessive sweating, and watery eyes.

If you have eaten too much pepper and you are looking for a way to cool your mouth, rather than drink water, which would make things worse, you should drink milk instead or eat a banana, as this would reduce the discomfort you feel in your mouth.

Conclusion

Pepper is a popular spice that is used in a variety of dishes. However, there are certain negative health effects of eating too much pepper, such as stomach pain, burning sensations in the throat, asthma, and mouth problems.


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