Turmeric is an herb with anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. It’s used a lot for pain, liver problems, arthritis, digestive function, and respiratory function. It needs a catalyst to slow it down in the body so you can receive the full medicinal benefit. In laymen’s terms, this means that the medicinal benefits aren’t as strong because turmeric slides through the system so quickly. To counteract this, black pepper will bind to Turmeric so that it slows down in the system and the body can get the full medicinal benefits from it.
Black pepper, which is rough in structure, binds to the smooth turmeric to slow it down. But it can’t be just any black pepper. You know the black pepper you purchase that is already ground up? That won’t do. You must use freshly ground black pepper. The activation as a catalyst will not be with black pepper long so in order for the medicinal benefits of turmeric to be in the system, freshly ground black pepper has to bind to it.
Turmeric is also fat soluble. This means that turmeric will work even better when consumed with fat. That could be anything from fish, nuts, seeds, olive oil, avocados, etc.
Freshly ground Black pepper has medicinal benefits as well. It Helps in losing weight, prevents constipation, and it consists of potassium that helps in regulating heart rate and high blood pressure.
So the next time you reach for turmeric, pull out the freshly ground black pepper and consume it with fat! That way you will get the full medicinal benefit of the black pepper and the turmeric.
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~Dr. Amanda P. Cartwright