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Are there side effects with black pepper?
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Effects on what?: Pepper is a spice. What are you looking to find out what it effects?
Answered 10/4/2017
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possibly: One study suggested that black pepper can lead to potassium decreases ; ^ mucosal micobleeding due to ^ hydrochloric acid secretions in the stomach. Some studies have suggested that piperine contained in black pepper may carcinogenic – while other studies indicate it may be anti-carcinogenic.
Answered 10/4/2017
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