How much pepper can you eat a day? Balancing flavor and safety
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5 min read
While black pepper is one of the most widely used spices, with an average North American diet containing about 360 mg per day, the amount of pepper a person can safely consume depends on the type and their individual tolerance. Understanding how much pepper can you eat a day involves differentiating between black pepper and hotter varieties to avoid adverse effects while enjoying their nutritional benefits.