Salt vs. Pepper - Diet & Nutrition Message Board

LilSuzyQ · 11-26-2002, 12:08 PM

I know one is supposed to curb salt intake, but what about pepper? Does it have the same effect? I put some pepper (not a lot) on a piece of steak to give it taste and was wondering if I did this on a regular basis, what effect it might have. BTW, the only thing I use salt for is when boiling water for pasta.

Endorphin Junky · 11-26-2002, 03:48 PM

You can eat as much pepper as you want. It actually helps in the absorbtion of nutrients.

stpltly · 11-26-2002, 05:13 PM

Nothing wrong with eating pepper. Can essentially be eaten in unlimited amounts.

The science on black pepper and indigestion is sparse, and does not pinpoint pepper alone as being beneficial to the digestive process. The studies were conducted in India and used combinations of spices, not pepper alone. Red peppers may help relieve symptoms of dyspepsia, but evidence of a benefit is limited to a single, small study. Additionally, a recent Korean study suggests that black pepper may enhance the immune system.