The 5 dangers of pepper (if we abuse it)

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The 5 dangers of pepper if we abuse it

Pepper can cause several side effects if consumed in excess (and it goes fast!). Bad for the stomach, the skin… Dangers and contraindications of pepper to know.

If he can have health benefitsnotably anti-inflammatories, THE pepper may turn out bad for the body if we eat too much. Turn of his harm (on the digestionthere skin…) with Florence Foucaut, dietitian-nutritionist.

1. Pepper can hurt your stomach

“The side effects of pepper are related to its overconsumption, such as digestive disorders“ exposes our interlocutor. If the diet is too peppery on a daily basis, “the risk isdamage the stomach liningit is the same with chilli. So you have to stay reasonable when you have the mill in hand.

2. Pepper can make hemorrhoids worse

“It is advisable to avoid consuming pepper when you suffer from hemorrhoids” explains Florence Foucaut. For what ? Because of the piperine it contains. “It can irritate the mucous membranes if taken in too large quantities.” If the mucous membranes are irritated, the hemorrhoids will still more painful and difficult to bear.

3. Pepper to avoid in irritable bowel syndrome

“When suffering from irritable bowel syndrome, it is advisable toavoid consuming pepper because the piperine contained in the pepper can irritate the intestinal mucosa if taken in too large quantities” answers the specialist. Irritation of the intestinal mucosa will increase the symptoms.

4. No pepper when you have reflux

Gastric reflux occurs when stomach contents back up into the esophagus. “This gastric content is very acidic and this leads to a irritation of the esophagus. Must therefore avoid pepper at the risk ofmake the irritation worse of the esophagus” explains the dietitian-nutritionist.

5. Never pepper a wound

Contrary to what one can sometimes read, pepper should not be used on a wound to accelerate healing Or stop bleeding. It’s a remedy to avoid formally in this indication, confirms our interlocutor. “Put pepper on a sore or wound will cause burning sensation and create greater irritation.“

What are the contraindications of pepper?

“The consumption of pepper is not not recommended in case of inflammatory pathologies because the piperine present in the pepper can irritate the intestine and aggravate an existing gastritis” explains Florence Foucaut. Pepper is thus avoided in these indications:

  • Hemorrhoids.
  • Gastritis.
  • Esophagitis.
  • Irritable bowel syndrome.
  • Stomach ulcer.
  • Crohn’s disease.

Thanks to Florence Foucaut, dietitian-nutritionist.

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