Black pepper helps in lowering high blood pressure and improves heart health. Black pepper also helps to maintain the good cholesterol in the body. Black pepper can help in preventing the occurrence of cancer and is a known spice for prevention of prostate cancer.

Black pepper is commonly added to dishes where you would prefer a subtle spicy flavour to balance out other notes and spices. The piperine in the pepper also has anti-inflammatory properties. It is, therefore, extremely beneficial for all those who have arthritis and suffer from muscular swelling and pain.