2007-10-28 12:30:27 · 10 answers · asked by bubbles 1 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
There's 2 theories
One theory is that pepper is a stimulant to the digestive system and is therefore good for you
The other theory is that pepper is an irritant or stress producer for the alimentary canal and if too much is used can cause cancer ( the alimentary canal is your esophagus, stomach, small and large intestine )
Mexicans have about half the cancer overall as Americans
( The theory is that Mexicans have less stress than Americans )
But Mexicans have 5 times the cancer rate of the alimentary canal than do Americans ( The theory is that Mexicans eat spicier food than Americans )
I believe pepper is bad for you and can cause cancer of the alimentary canal. It seems logical. People who eat a lot of pepper tend to have their faces break out with pimples or acne. it does seem that the body reacts to spices such as pepper
It doesn't matter that the pepper is not digested, what matters is that your body has a reaction to it. You don't digest cigarette smoke but it can give you lung cancer
The body reacts to excessive stress (whether it be emotional stress or stress from irritants) with cancer. Americans get more cancer overall because they live stressful lives. Mexicans get more cancer of the alimentary canal because the spices they eat irritate the esophagus, stomach. small and large intestine
2007-10-28 12:33:36 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
NO.* >> Red pepper or white pepper is better health wise.*
2007-10-28 12:35:40 · answer #2 · answered by dca2003311@yahoo.com 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Black Pepper can irritate the intestine lining so not good for ppl wid ulcers or abdominal pain.
2007-10-28 12:37:40 · answer #3 · answered by Dee C 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Black pepper has antioxidants and antibacterial effects. Both of these are good things. Some people put it on cuts to heal them faster.
2007-10-28 12:33:51 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think it's only bad if it's eaten in excess or if you are allergic to it.
But let me say - fresh cracked pepper.... mmmmmmm nothing like that wonderful smell.
And then there's the whole peppercorn cooked in soup and you crunch it.... again - mmmmmm
2007-10-28 12:35:41 · answer #5 · answered by imthepretty1 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I eat allllot of pepper...Ilike my food spicy. It causes some heartburn..but no serious illness.
2007-10-28 12:33:24 · answer #6 · answered by I'mjustLikeU 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I don't like pepper so i wouldnt know.
2007-10-28 12:33:00 · answer #7 · answered by Beautiful blue eyed gal 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Interesting. I have never heard this one, before. I like to know the answer if there is one, too.
2007-10-28 12:33:01 · answer #8 · answered by That one 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Peper is good for you
2007-10-28 12:32:59 · answer #9 · answered by Jeraldo 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It is actually good for allergies....I am not sure about what else.
2007-10-28 12:32:18 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋