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Last reviewed: 23.04.2024
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In the relentless search for miracle cures that relieve obesity and obesity, Korean scientists have discovered a panacea that exists in almost every kitchen. Black pepper contains a substance that prevents the formation of fat cells.
Researchers from the Sejong University in Seoul report on the discovery of a new "miracle weapon" in the fight against obesity. The usual black pepper, which the housewives of the whole world use almost daily in both ground form and in the form of peas, has the ability to block the formation of new fat cells.
The attention of the authors of the study at the intersection of cooking and medicine was attracted by the fact that ancient manuscripts on Korean medicine contained indications of the effectiveness of the use of burning spice as a remedy for getting rid of excess weight.
Using the most modern equipment, Korean scientists have discovered that black pepper contains a special substance of piperin, which gives the black "pea" a specific and unique taste.
A further study showed that piperin has the ability to block the activity of genes that are responsible for the formation of fat cells in the human body.
Effects on genes trigger a complex mechanism that changes the whole metabolic process in the body, and such changes are positive. Piperin also reduces the level of bad cholesterol in the blood.
The authors believe that for therapeutic purposes, you can create an extract of black pepper, which will not cause burning of the mucous membrane of the mouth, esophagus and stomach, but will retain all the healing properties of the piperine in a concentrated form.
In ancient Korean medicine for many centuries, black pepper has been used as a remedy for indigestion, inflammation and as an analgesic.
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