Pepper
Best for
Ease indigestion and heartburn
Large effect, needs confirmation · 1 meta-analysis , n=27
3 papers · 1 claim · 6 outcomes scored · 1 positive
Outcomes
What pepper actually does, by outcome
Each row is one outcome with effect size, evidence base, the dose that worked in trials, and time to first effect. Magnitude tiers come from native-unit MCID where available, Cohen's d otherwise.
Outcome Effect size Evidence Dose Weeks Rank
Ease indigestion and heartburn Large effect, needs confirmation
Less upper-stomach heaviness, burning, and acid discomfort after eating.
1 meta-analysis n=27 — — #7/11
1 meta-analysis
n=27
Meta-analyzed
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#7 /11
| Outcome | Effect | Evidence | Dose | Weeks | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ease indigestion and heartburn Large effect, needs confirmation | | 1 meta-analysis n=27 Meta-analyzed | — | — | #7/11 |
Risk profile
Adverse events and known drug interactions
Safety events
adverse events (any)
Co-studied with
Supplements that share evidence with pepper
Sources
- 1. Non-Chinese herbal medicines for functional dyspepsia. (2023) ↑
- 2. Interventions for treating burning mouth syndrome. (2016) ↑
- 3. The Effects of Capsinoids and Fermented Red Pepper Paste Supplementation on Lipid Profile: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. (2022) ↑
Generated August 14, 2026