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Manuscript ID BFSN-2011-0286R1
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10-Mar-2011
Complete List of Authors Butt Masood National Institute of Food Science and Technology University of Agriculture Faisalabad Pasha Imran University of Agriculture Faisalabad National Institute of Food Science and Technology Sultan Tauseef Bahauddin Zakariya University Dept of Food Sciences Randhawa Muhammad University of Agriculture Faisalabad National Institute of Food Science and Technology
Saeed Farhan University of Agriculture Faisalabad National Institute of Food Science and Technology Ahmad Waqas University of Agriculture Faisalabad National Institute of Food Science and Technology
Keywords Spices Black pepper Piperine Nutraceutical
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TYPE OF ARTICLE Review article 1
TITLE BLACK PEPPER AND HEALTH CLAIMS A COMPREHENSIVE 2
TREATISE 3
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1 Masood Sadiq Butt 6
National Institute of Food Science and Technology 7
University of Agriculture Faisalabad 8
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2 Imran Pasha 10
National Institute of Food Science and Technology 11
University of Agriculture Faisalabad 12
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3 Muhammad Tauseef Sultan 14
Department of Food Sciences 15
Bahauddin Zakariya University Multan 16
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4 M Atif Randhawa 18
National Institute of Food Science and Technology 19
University of Agriculture Faisalabad 20
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5 Farhan Saeed 22
National Institute of Food Science and Technology 23
University of Agriculture Faisalabad 24
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6 Waqas Ahmad 26
National Institute of Food Science and Technology 27
University of Agriculture Faisalabad 28
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daggerCorresponding author 31
Dr Muhammad Tauseef Sultan 32
Department of Food Sciences 33
Bahauddin Zakariya University 34
Multan Pakistan 35
Contact No 0092-333-9949100 36
Email tauseefsultanhotmailcom 37
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BLACK PEPPER AND HEALTH CLAIMS A COMPREHENSIVE TREATISE Masood Sadiq Butt a Imran Pasha a M Tauseef Sultan b M Atif Randhawa a
Farhan Saeed a and Waqas Ahmed a a National Institute of Food Science and Technology University of Agriculture Faisalabad
b Department of Food Sciences Bahauddin Zakariya University Multan
ABSTRACT
For millennia spices have been an integral part of human diets and commerce
Recently the widespread recognition of diet-health linkages bolsters their dietary
importance The bioactive components present in them are of considerable significance
owing to their therapeutic potential against various ailments They provide
physiological benefits or prevent chronic ailment in addition to the fundamental
nutrition and often included in the category of functional foods Black pepper (Piper
Nigrum L) is an important healthy food owing to its antioxidant antimicrobial potential
and gastro-protective modules Black pepper with piperine as an active ingredient
holds rich phytochemistry that also includes volatile oil oleoresins and alkaloids More
recently cell-culture studies and animal modeling predicted the role of black pepper
against number of maladies The free-radical scavenging activity of black pepper and its
active ingredients might be helpful in chemoprevention and controlling progression of
tumor growth Additionally the key alkaloid components of Piper Nigrum ie piperine
assist in cognitive brain functioning boost nutrientrsquos absorption and improve
gastrointestinal functionality In this comprehensive treatise efforts are made to
elucidate the antioxidant antimicrobial anti-inflammatory gastro-protective and anti-
depressant activities of black pepper Moreover the synergistic interaction of black
pepper with different drugs and nutrients is the limelight of the manuscript However
the aforementioned health promoting benefits associated with black pepper are proven
in animal modeling Thus there is a need to conduct controlled randomized trials
(CRTrsquos) in human subjects cohort studies and meta-analyses Such future studies
would be helpful in recommending its application in diet-based regimens to prevent
various ailments
Key words Spices Black pepper Piperine Functional properties Nutraceutical
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I Introduction 1
In the recent era efforts have been directed to establish scientific rationale for health 2
improving potential of functional and nutraceuticals foods Innovations in the 3
nutrigenomics and proteomics further reflected the importance of dietary interventions 4
to prevent and cure various maladies In this regard prevention of cardiovascular 5
disorders (CVD) cancer insurgence diabetes mellitus Alzheimerrsquos disease and variety 6
of inflammatory ailments through dietary modules is of prime consideration 7
(Chonpathompikunlert et al 2010) The list of healthy foods marketed with distinct 8
health claims is long enough However spices and their bioactive components are more 9
promising candidates for their inclusion in diet-based regimens to improve human 10
health (Butt et al 2009)Their different parts including dried seed bark fruit root and 11
flower are in use as food adjuncts that impart flavor aroma and color to foods 12
(Srinivasan 2008 Singletary 2010) 13
The demarcation line between culinary and therapeutic use of spices has been a bit hazy 14
from ancient times to the present era (Srinivasan 2005a) The health promoting 15
potential of these foods are numerous but improving digestive system mediating 16
inflammation antimicrobial chemo-protective and neuroprotective tasks are of greater 17
significance (Duessel et al 2008) Recently well-documented evidence supported their 18
ability to prevent cancer insurgence (Christine and Kaefer 2008 Butt and Sultan 2010) 19
However the claims are based on animal studies thus there is a need to study their 20
health claims in human subject in order to warrant their pharmaceutical application to 21
cure various maladies 22
Of the various spices black pepper (Piper Nigrum L) holds a prominent position and is 23
acknowledged as ldquoKing of Spicesrdquo (Nisha et al 2009) It has manifold functional uses in 24
the traditional food formulations kitchens perfumery traditional medicine and even 25
in beauty care (De-Souza et al 2005 Srinivasan et al 2004) Black pepperrsquos pungency 26
and flavor is due to presence of alkaloid piperine volatile oil and oleoresins (Zachariah 27
et al 2010) In Indian folklore medicine it is mainly used as an immune enhancer (Bang 28
et al 2009) and to treat against diarrhea asthma chronic indigestion gastric ailments 29
colic insomnia and epilepsy (Chaudhry and Tariq 2006 Agbor et al 2006 Fu et al 30
2010) The review is an effort to present the comprehensive treatise regarding the 31
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botanical classification and rich phytochemistry of black pepper The health promoting 1
potentials associated with its consumptions are the limelight of the manuscript The 2
details are described in their respective heading herein 3
II Botanical classification and phytochemistry 4
Black pepper belongs to Piperaceae family that comprises over one thousand species 5
with tropical and subtropical distribution (Table 1) It is commonly known as 6
peppermint black pepper kaali-mirch and black gold The coastal areas of India are its 7
prime origin but nowadays its plantation is extended to other parts of the globe too like 8
Vietnam Ceylon Malaysia Indonesia and Brazil (Thanuja et al 2002 Srinivasan 2008 9
Polovka and Suhaj 2010) 10
Place Table 1 here 11
Black pepper is dried form of un-ripened green berries and heat provided during 12
cooking aids in sudden burst of the cell walls The process further boosts enzymatic 13
reactions resulting in greater color changes leading to blackish tonality Black pepper 14
dried fruit is frequently refers as peppercorns (approximately 5 mm in size) The 15
peppercorns are rich in vitamin A and K in addition to dietary fiber calcium 16
magnesium potassium manganese phosphorous and β-carotene Some other products 17
from black pepper are ground pepper oleoresin and pepper oil (Utpala et al 2008 18
Zachariah et al 2010) 19
Black pepper with piperine as an active ingredient contains volatile oil oleoresins and 20
alkaloids Major alkaloids present in black pepper are piperine chavicine piperidine 21
and piperetine (Shaikh et al 2006) The terpenes steroids lignans flavones and 22
alkamides are other primary constituents (Musenga et al 2007 Murthy and 23
Bhattacharya 2008) Black pepper essential oil contributes towards the aroma oleoresin 24
contributes towards the overall taste and the alkaloid piperine imparts pungency 25
(Zachariah et al 2010) The briefs about the phytochemistry of the black pepper are 26
presented in Table 2 The detailed description of major components is discussed herein 27
Place Table 2 here 28
A Piperine 29
In 1820 Danish chemist Hans Christian Orstedt isolated piperine for the first time The 30
relative m-olecular mass of piperine (C17H19O3N) ([1-[5-[1 3-benzodioxol-5-yl]-1-oxo-2 31
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4 pentadienyl piperidine) is 28533 g molminus1 and it contains 7155 carbon 1682 1
oxygen 491 nitrogen and 671 hydrogen It is yellow crystalline substance having a 2
melting point of 128ndash130degC (McNamara et al 2005) It is insoluble in water and acts as 3
weak base which on hydrolysis with nitric acid or aqueous alkali succumb to volatile 4
base piperidine (C5H11N) In contrary the acidic product of hydrolysis is piperine acid 5
(C12H19O4 mp 216ndash217degC) that further exists in four isomeric forms (Parmar et al 6
1997) 7
Piperine is tasteless due to the three isomers which are weakly pungent but its 8
stereoisomer ldquochavicinerdquo imparts characteristic pungency to the black pepper as stated 9
earlier (Bandhopadhyay et al 1990) Piperine is highly sensitive to light so solution 10
should not be exposed to direct light Piperine and its allied components like piperidine 11
and chavicine are responsible for pungent properties of black pepper (Badmaev et al 12
2000 Kaefera and Milne 2008) 13
Solvent extraction systems using ethanol as solvent are employed for the extraction of 14
piperine from black pepper (Naseri and Yahyavi 2008) The reverse phase high-15
performance liquid chromatography (R-HPLC) and spectrophotometer can be used for 16
its estimation The spectrophotometeric method invariably yields elevated results thus 17
HPLC method is more reliable (Wood et al 1988 Sowbhagya et al 1990) 18
The piperine is important for its health provoking potential described in later section of 19
the aritlce Briefly it facilitates the digestion and reduces the food passage time in 20
intestine by improving the digestive enzyme stimulation and saliva secretion In 21
addition to gastric protective functions piperine extends its services in liver protection 22
and bio-absorption of micronutrients vitamins and trace elements It helps increasing 23
the bioavailability of many types of drugs and phytochemicals thus act as nutrient 24
enhancer (Snyman et al 2001 Capasso et al 2002 Kumoro et al 2009) 25
B Essential oil 26
The essential oil of Black pepper (about 1ndash3) appears as a colorless to greenish liquid 27
with spicy (peppery) aroma It has characteristic odor reminiscent with flashpoint of 28
54degC specific gravity (0860 - 0884) and refractive index (1478 - 1488) at 20degC The 29
optical rotation (-1deg to -23deg) of black pepper oil is levorotatory (George et al 1988 30
Shankaracharya et al 1997) The extraction of essential oil can be carried out using 31
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various methods ie liquid carbon dioxide steam distillation and solid-phase micro 1
extraction (SPME) The nutrient and volatile components can be estimated through 2
column chromatography gas chromatography (GC) and gas-chromatography mass 3
spectrometer (Tipsrisukond et al 1998 Ferreira and Meireles 2002) 4
Until now 46 compounds are discovered The major components included are (E)-5
ocimene guaiene (Z) (E)-farnesol guaiol and cadinol Sabinene carophyllene and 6
terpinen-4-ol are present in appreciable quantities Other imperative sesquiterpene 7
hydrocarbons are bisabolene cadinenes calamenene copaene cubebenes ar-8
curcumene elemenes farnesene guaiene humulenes isocaryophyllene muurolene 9
santalene selinenes ledene sesquisabinene and zingiberene (Ao et al 1998 Zachariah 10
and Parthasarathy 2008 Renjie et al 2010) 11
C Phenolic compounds 12
The black pepper is rich in potent phenolic acids and antioxidants It is therefore 13
important spice for ameliorating oxidative stress The phenolic components of black 14
pepper are mixture of the glycosides of phenolic acids and flavonol glycosides (Renjie et 15
al 2010) Previously Parmar et al (1997) listed the flavonol constituents from black 16
pepper ie isoquercetin quercetin 3-β-D-rutinoside isorhamnetin kaempferol-3-o-β-17
galactoside kaempferol 3-arabinoside and quercetin-3-o-β-D rutinoside Overall the 18
black pepper contains the appreciable quantities of certain bioactive molecules that are 19
helpful in reducing the extent of various maladies 20
III Nutraceutical and Functional Scenario 21
The black pepper is used in conventional medicines as food adjunct to improve 22
digestive system through various modules ie better appetite amp absorption and 23
controlling dyspepsia amp fleshiness However the existing health problems that concern 24
mankind primarily include cardiovascular disorders diabetes mellitus inflammatory 25
disease and cancer insurgence (Chonpathompikunlert et al 2010) Several animal 26
studies explicated the role of black Pepper as preventive agent against these maladies 27
(Szallasi 2005 Politeo et al 2006) Some highlights of the health promoting potential of 28
bioactive molecules present in black pepper are presented in Table 3 However the 29
details of its potential health promoting benefits are described herein 30
Place Table 3 here 31
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A Antioxidant Potential 1
Oxidation is an inevitable process observed in body cells coupled with some 2
undesirable responses that include production of reactive oxygen species (ROS) ROS 3
are widely accepted as the causative agent responsible for various ailments ie cancer 4
inflammation atherosclerosis and aging (Butt et al 2009) Excessive production of ROS 5
outplays the defense capabilities of body resulting in oxidative stress (Seifried et al 6
2007) A considerable number of spices and aromatic herbs are known to possess 7
antioxidant potential ought to the presence of bioactive molecules in them (Liu and Ng 8
2000) 9
In this regard Saxena et al (2007) established positive correlation between antioxidant 10
activity (AOA) and phenolic contents (PC) present in plants (r=-047) However 11
coefficient of correlation and determination is higher for spices (r=-086 and R2 =74 12
respectively) Black pepper holds significant antioxidant activity as 50 inhibition of 13
free radicals can be achieved with 043mg In some earlier studies conducted by Gulccedilin 14
(2005) it was observed that water and ethanol extracts (75 microgml) of black pepper show 15
955 and 933 inhibition of lipid-peroxidation respectively The inhibition ought to 16
total phenolics content ie 543 and 428microgmg respectively Saxena et al (2007) 17
reported higher quantities of polypheols ie 191mg100g Determination of antioxidant 18
activity through some In vitro trials generated some conclusive evidences In this 19
regard (Kapoor et al 2009) observed high antioxidant activities of black pepper 20
essential oil and oleoresins as compared to synthetic antioxidants Likewise Su et al 21
(2007) indicated that black pepper is a potential dietary source of natural antioxidants 22
Therefore presence of these functional ingredients in black pepper makes it a strong 23
candidate to ameliorate oxidative stress (Mittal and Gupta 2000) Gulccedilin (2005) 24
attributed these actions to its strong hydrogen-donating ability metal chelating and 25
effectiveness to scavenge free radicals Additionally synergistic effects of piperine with 26
some other antioxidants like curcumin also assign valuable position to black pepper in 27
disease prevention strategies related to ROS and allied species (Aggarwal 2010) 28
The animal modeling using high-fat diets can be utilized to assess the antioxidant 29
activities of plants In this regard the production of thiobarbituric acid reactive 30
substances (TBARS) and conjugated dienes (CD) is used as indices of oxidative damage 31
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Whilst imbalance in activities of antioxidant enzymes including superoxide dismutase 1
(SOD) catalase (CAT) glutathione-S-transferase (GST) glutathione peroxidase (GPx) 2
and glutathione contents are indices of reduced antioxidant status of the body 3
(Ramasamy and Namasivayam 2006) Vijayakumar et al (2004) reported that 4
supplementation of black pepperpiperine lowered oxidative damage and modulated 5
the enzyme systems functioning in the body (Vijayakumar and Nalini 2006) Rauscher 6
et al (2007) used diabetes mellitus induction as a model of oxidative damage and 7
application of piperine 10mgkgday ip reversed the diabetes mediated changes in 8
Sprague Dawley rats The effects are attributed to presence of antioxidants that further 9
results in reduced LDL-oxidation via modulation of prostaglandins and leukotrienes 10
synthesis (Srinivasan 2005b) 11
In the nutshell black pepper holds antioxidant potential but needs further testing 12
through controlled randomized trials (CRTrsquos) The results from such studies would 13
guarantee utilization of black pepper and its bioactive molecules as natural antioxidant 14
in food chain and diet based strategies to prevent various maladies 15
B Anti-inflammatory Potential 16
The process of inflammation can lead to the development of various ailments that 17
include arthritis Alzheimerrsquos Parkinsonrsquos disease and even cancer insurgence is also 18
linked with inflammatory burst The mechanism to cope with the inflammation 19
comprises of many pathways that also include inhibition of enzymes responsible for 20
inflammatory cascade (Mueller et al 2011) Diets containing functional ingredients 21
hold anti-inflammatory potential (Monika et al 2010) Recent pharmacological studies 22
conducted at animals and cell levels have shown that black pepper and its active 23
ingredients piperine might be useful against these undesirable responses (Gupta et al 24
2000 Selvendiran et al 2003 Sabina et al 2011) 25
Eventually anti-inflammatory activities of black pepper are reported for the first time 26
some two decades ago Mujumdar et al (1990) indicated that piperine mitigate the acute 27
inflammatory process through stimulating the pituitary adrenal axis Later Bang et al 28
(2009) strengthened the anti-inflammatory activities of piperine (20 amp 100 mgkgday) 29
through some in vitro trials They postulated that inhibition of interlukon (IL6) matrix 30
metalloproteinase (MMPs) prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) and activator protein 1 are 31
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possible routes for their said properties Recently Sabina et al (2011) reported that 1
piperine (50100ugml) suppressed the level of β-glucuronidase and lactate 2
dehydrogenase in dose-dependent manner Piperine along with some other 3
components can inhibit the expression of enzymes like 5-lipoxygenase and COX-1 that 4
are responsible for leukotriene and prostaglandin biosynthesis These effects 5
collectively are valuable to prevent degenerative disorders like rheumatoid arthritis too 6
(Stohr et al 2001 Lee et al 2008) 7
Overall the anti-inflammatory perspectives of black pepper and its active ingredients 8
should be tested in disease prevention and control associated with inflammation 9
C Antimicrobial Potential of Black Pepper 10
If we turn the pages of history we can see that since long plants were employed as 11
antimicrobial agents (Irkin and Korukluoglu 2009) Utilization of natural products 12
especially spices as antimicrobials is allied with dual benefits ie prevention of 13
infectious disorder and improving health Phytochemicals present in these products 14
hold antimicrobial potential and extensively explored in the recent epoch Amongst 15
phenolics possess well-documented antimicrobial potential (Weerakkody et al 2010) 16
Black pepper and piperine hold antimicrobial properties and can remarkably limit the 17
growth of Staphylococcus aureus (Sangwan et al 2008) S epidermidis and Salmonella typhi 18
(Arora and Kaur 1999) Additionally Singh et al (2005) further strengthened the notion 19
by the proof against Bacillus cereus and B subtilis Recently Weerakkody et al (2010) 20
enumerated the significant antimicrobial potential of black pepper Some extracts of 21
black pepper displayed excellent growth inhibition of bacteria like Staphylococcus 22
Bacillus and Streptococcus with minimum inhibitory concentrations (MIC) of 125 250 and 23
500ppm respectively (Karsha and Lakshmi 2010) Likewise pseudomonas was more 24
susceptible to black pepper followed by Escherichia coli Klebsiella and Salmonella (625 25
125 and 250ppm MIC respectively) 26
In this regard Mc-Mahon et al (1995) also reported the anti-parasitic behavior of black 27
pepperrsquos alkaloids against Giardia and Entamoeba species Similar studies by various 28
other scientists concluded their potential against trypanosomes and plasmodia One of the 29
interesting roles of black pepper is related to repellent potential against various insects 30
and rodent Scott et al (2002) observed that black pepper and other freshly ground 31
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peppers are sprinkled to repel many mammals It is also reported to be effective against 1
houseflies along with its ability to depress egg-laying (MacKinno et al 1997) The 2
extracted essential oil from black pepper can also be applied to protect grains from 3
insect damage and control worm infestations (Dorman and Deans 2000) Some 4
bioactive molecules of black pepper find their application in allelopathic control of 5
insect-pests owing to their efficacy (Gbewonyo et al 1993) Black Pepper oil also 6
demonstrated significant antimicrobial activity against animal pathogens (Bonjar 2004) 7
Overall black pepper holds substantial antimicrobial activity against various 8
microorganisms and can find different applications ranging from preserving foods to 9
prevent infections 10
D Gastrointestinal health and nutrient absorption 11
Black pepper and its active ingredients are commonly employed as traditional remedies 12
against gastric disturbances from time immemorial It is widely accepted that black 13
pepper is instrumental to prevent and cure gastrointestinal problems The black pepper 14
enhances the production of hydrochloric acid from stomach thus improving digestion 15
through stimulation of histamine H2 receptors In addition black pepper has 16
diaphoretic (promotes sweating) and diuretic (promotes urination) properties (Johri et 17
al 1992 Ononiwu et al 2002) 18
As far absorption of piperine is concerned it is absorbed from mucosal side (44-63) 19
that could be traced in intestinal tissue and serosal fluids (Suresh and Srinivasan 2007) 20
Piperine improves the functionality of gastrointestinal tract The mechanisms of action 21
include enhanced absorption of nutrients improved enzymes synthesis and perk-up 22
defense capabilities The examples include enhanced intestinal absorption of 23
methionine amp calcium ions trace elements (selenium) vitamins B and β-carotene 24
(Badmaev et al 2000 Capasso et al 2002) The amplified nutrient absorption is 25
dependent upon the positive changes in permeability of intestinal cells membranes 26
(Srinivasan 2007) Moreover it protects intestinal membranes from gastric secretions 27
and ROS damage owing to antioxidant potential Moreover black pepper significantly 28
enhanced the activities of antioxidant enzymes ie SOD catalase GR and GST These 29
mechanisms collectively lead to balanced mucosal health to provide gastro-protection 30
(Irani 2005 Chaudhry and Tariq 2006 Prakash and Srinivasan 2010) In addition to 31
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above black pepper and its active ingredients improve expression of some digestive 1
enzymes along with increase in the secretion of saliva These collectively lead to 2
facilitated digestion with reduced transit time in gastrointestinal tract (Kumoro et al 3
2009 Bang et al 2009 Kaefera and Milne 2008) 4
Recently Okumura et al (2010) presented the hypothesis that piperine intake may 5
decrease body weight and visceral fat accumulation through increased expression of 6
thermogenic protein uncoupling protein-1 in the mice Badmaev et al (1999) showed 7
that black pepper could speed the metabolic procedures that generate energy in the 8
human body Although the same process is responsible for sustaining weight loss but 9
recognized as playing an essential role in modulating nutrients absorption from diet 10
Moreover piperine increases the oxygen uptake when administered to perfuse hind 11
limbs of experimental rats (Srinivasan 2007 Eldershaw et al 1994) Pepper juice 12
amplifies intestinal absorption of different nutrients and piperine dose-dependently 13
restrained fatty acid oxidation in rat liver microsomes (Platel et al 2003 14
Tachakittirungrod et al 2007) 15
Black pepper along with its bioactive molecules can be used in constipation and 16
diarrhea The mode of action of black pepper and its bioactive molecules involves 17
concentration-dependent amp atropine-sensitive stimulant effect spontaneous 18
contractions similar to loperamide and nifedipine inhibition of naloxone-sensitive 19
effect Ca(2+) channel blocking (CCB) activity relaxant effect K+ (80 mM)-induced 20
contractions These mechanisms collectively leads to spasmodic (cholinergic) and 21
antispasmodic (opioid agonist and Ca (2+) antagonist) effects as narrated by Lambert et 22
al (2004) and Mehmood and Gilani (2010) Overall the results are quire conclusive to 23
warrant the utilization of black pepper and its ingredients to prevent and cure various 24
gastro-intestinal disorders 25
E Improvement in drugs amp phytochemicals delivery 26
The phytochemicals and nutrients are important to maintain the human health but issue 27
of their bioavailability needs researcherrsquos attention Some bioactive molecules work 28
synergistically to improve the absorption of each other Black pepper and piperine 29
improved the bioavailability of some phytochemicals like curcumin catechins etc The 30
mechanisms for claimed effects include 1) ability to promote the rapid absorption 2) 31
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protection from chemical reactions in the gastrointestinal tract and 3) protection against 1
oxidative damage (Agbor et al 2010 Singletary 2010) 2
The black pepper and piperine improve the bioavailability of many drugs In this 3
regard piperine enhances the oral bioavailability of carbamazepine and phenytoin 4
(drugs used to cure epilepsy) by improving their absorption (Pattanaik et al 2009) 5
Previously Pattanaik et al (2006) provided evidences for synergistic effects of piperine 6
(20mg) administered with phenytoin Likewise supplementation of 120 mg coenzyme 7
Q10 with piperine for 21 days produced a statistically significant (p = 00348) greater 8
area under the plasma curve (30) as compared to coenzyme Q10 alone (Badmaev et 9
al 2000) The results of efficacy studies conducted by Jin and Han (2010) suggest that 10
piperine significantly augments the oral exposure of fexofenadine in rats probably due 11
to the inhibition of P-glycoprotein-mediated cellular efflux during the intestinal 12
absorption (Lee et al 2006) In some studies utilization of black pepper or its active 13
ingredients including piperine increased the bioavailability of nimesulide (anti-14
inflammatory drug) Acute toxicity studies on mice revealed a reduction in lethal dose 15
(LD50) of the combination (980 mg kg-1) as compared to nimesulide (1500 mg kg-1) alone 16
(Gupta et al 2000) Likewise drugs like ampicillin and Norfloxacin mediate variety of 17
bacterial infections and co-administration of 20 mgkg of piperine can enhance their 18
effectiveness (Janakiraman and Manavalan 2008) 19
Piperine also boosts the bioavailability of important phytochemicals contained in other 20
foods eg bioactive components present in curcumin and green tea (Selvendiran et al 21
2003) Curcumin has been widely used as food additive and herbal medicine 22
throughout Asia The combination of piperine (25 mgkg ip 21 days) with curcumin 23
(20 and 40 mgkg ip 21 days) showed improved anti-immobility neurotransmitter 24
enhancing and monoamine oxidase inhibitory (MAO-A) effects of curcumin (Bhutani et 25
al 2009 Suresh and Srinivasan 2010) The combination of curcumin and piperine is 26
most likely to inhibit CYP3A CYP2C9 UGT and SULT metabolism within the 27
intestinal mucosa (Volak et al 2008) 28
Conclusively addition of black pepper or piperine to recipes amp meals can improve the 29
restorative worth of various spices and other foodstuffs (Nakatani et al 1986 30
Selvendiran et al 2003) Black pepper can enable us to reap optimum benefits from the 31
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medicinal phytochemicals found in other dietary spices Its bioavailability enhancing 1
properties makes black pepper one of the most important spices 2
F Neuroprotective potential of black pepper 3
Globally statistics are alarming regarding the mental and brain ailments According to 4
estimate more than 450 million people suffer from some nervous problems (Gupta et 5
al 2000) Amongst depression is leading source of distress and discomfort for more 6
than 20 of global population (Kessler et al 1994) Humans in a bid to find the way out 7
to these conditions have devised many possible methods yet are not so successful in this 8
arena (Dorman et al 2000 Fu et al 2010) 9
The neuroprotective role of functional foods has been highlighted in the recent past to 10
cure number of ailments In this regard antioxidant potential of black pepper and its 11
bioactive molecules is of considerable importance to improve brain function 12
(Wattanathorn et al 2008) Furthermore the supplementation of piperine (5 10 and 13
20mgkg bodyday) provides neuro-protection including improved cognitive function 14
(Hanumanthachar and Miland 2005 Lee et al 2005) Li et al (2007) previously 15
investigated the antidepressant-like effect of piperine (25 5 and 10 mgkg) Their 16
results revealed that piperine ameliorated the chronic mild stress due to changes in 17
sucrose consumption plasma corticosterone level and open field activity They 18
commented that up-regulation of the progenitor cell proliferation of hippocampus and 19
cytoprotective activities are responsible for antidepressant-like effect of piperine Later 20
Li et al (2007) added that piperine treatment up-regulated brain-derived neurotrophic 21
factor (BDNF) and mRNA expression Additionally Hu et al (2009) indicated that 22
piperine (10 amp 20 mgkg) improved the depression through reduction in ACTH and 23
CRH levels thus ultimately leading to modulating hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal 24
(HPA) axis Recently Bhutani et al (2009) suggested to use piperine in combination 25
with curcumin for the treatment of depressive disorders The behavioral studies using 26
forced swimming test (FST) and tail suspension test (TST) revealed that piperine is 27
potent anti-depressant agent 10 amp 20 mgkg (Lee et al 2005 Mohit et al 2009 Liao 28
et al 2009) 29
Currently the number of patients suffering from Alzheimerrsquos disease is one of the 30
biggest challenges being faced by mankind (Filley 1995 Zarotsky et al 2003 Liston et 31
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al 2004) The scientists over the globe attempted to isolate some natural products 1
suitable against such disorders (Galli et al 2002 Youdim et al 2002 Jabeen et al 2007) 2
In one such study Chonpathompikunlert et al (2010) studied the effects of piperine in 3
rat modeling and observed that piperine (5 10 and 20 mgkg BW) significantly 4
improved memory impairment and neurodegeneration in hippocampus Piperine and 5
its analog (methyl piperate) have ability to restrain the monoamine oxidases (MAO) (Li 6
et al 2007 Naseri and Yahyavi 2008) that is one of suitable strategy to prevent 7
neurodegenerative problems such as Alzheimerrsquos and Parkinsonrsquos (Kong et al 2004 8
Edmondson et al 2007 Lee et al 2008) However the effects of piperine on 9
neurogenesis are not well demonstrated in human subjects but modes of actions could 10
possible be reduced extent of lipid peroxidation and acetylcholinesterase enzyme 11
(Youdim et al 2002) 12
Black pepper and its active ingredients can be supportive in treating various disorders 13
related to nervous systems that include depression Alzheimer epilepsy etc However 14
its pharmaceutical application cannot be warranted now owing to less number of 15
scientific investigations in human subjects Therefore as earlier stated that controlled 16
randomized trials should be conducted keeping in mind the above discussion to bring 17
meticulousness of the issues 18
G Black pepper against cancer 19
According to an estimate the prevalence of cancer can be reduced (30 to 40) with the 20
dietary habits (Anto et al 2002 Zhou et al 2003) Some population-based studies also 21
indicated that consumption of foods rich in bioactive molecules can decrease the risk of 22
various ailments especially cancer In this regard consumption of spices is positively 23
correlated with reduced risks of cancer incidence in Asian and Mediterranean regions 24
(Mohandes et al 1999) Even the higher risk of malignancies in developing economies 25
can be linked with the reduced intake of spices (Fleischauer et al 2000 Sloan 2005 26
Selvendiran et al 2005) 27
The anticancer perspectives of black pepper include modulation of phase-I phase-II 28
detoxification systems inhibition of lipid peroxidation and indeed improvement in 29
antioxidants status (Selvendiran and Sakthisekaran 2004) In this regard Zhou et al 30
(2003) presented the evidences that the positive anticancer effects of piperine against 31
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benzo-pyrene induced lung carcinogenesis in mice model are due to its ability to 1
interaction with cytochrome P450 enzyme syste Later Selvendiran et al (2004) 2
explicated that piperine exhibited in vitro and in vivo dose-dependent inhibition of 3
phase-I detoxification system (Bhardwaj et al 2002) Moreover piperine modulated the 4
mitochondrial tricarboxylic acid cycle and glutathione-metabolizing enzymes in animal 5
model lung carcinogenesis (Thirunavukkarasu et al 2001 Vijayakumar et al 2004 6
Suresh and Srinivasan 2006) Later Vellaichamy et al (2009) examined the 7
chemopreventive potential of piperine (50mgkg) against 712-8
dimethylbenz[a]anthracene (DMBA)-induced skin carcinogenesis Piperine modulated 9
the phase I amp II detoxification system effectively thus ameliorating lipid peroxidation 10
In addition to aforementioned effects the improvements in antioxidants status to 11
normal are of significant importance for health care Likewise Krishnakumar et al 12
(2009) observed similar results in oral cancer bearing animals Earlier Nalini et al 13
(1998) observed that black pepper may protect the colon cancer by decreasing the 14
activity of β-glucuronidase and mucinase Pellitorine (terpinoids present in black 15
pepper) showed strong cytotoxic activities against HL60 and MCT-7 cell lines (Ee et al 16
2010) Black pepper also counteracts cancer development directly (Selvendiran et al 17
2004) through modification in enzyme kinetics to control the protein level in blood 18
(Polovka and Suhaj 2010) In another study Bogomolny et al (2008) supported some 19
earlier studies that piperine owing to its potent antioxidant property can reduce protein 20
expression thus modulating cell proliferation and transformation (Selvendiran et al 21
2006) Research has revealed that pepper exerts a free-radical scavenging activity that 22
assists in controlling the progression of some cancers In some conditions the same 23
property can be useful in reducing the growth of cancer cells (Yadav and Bhatnagar 24
2007) More recently Liu et al (2010) postulated that nearly all bioactive molecules of 25
black pepper can suppress TNF-induced NF-kappaB activation The extracts of black 26
pepper at 200 microgmL and its compounds at 25 microgmL inhibited lipid peroxidation 27
by 45-85 COX enzymes by 31-80 and cancer cells proliferation by 35-868 28
Piperine when used in combination with curcumin yielded some promising results as 29
their combination restored the status of lipid peroxidation antioxidants and detoxifying 30
agents in DMBA-induced bone marrow cancer (Manoharan et al 2009) Furthermore 31
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black pepper and cardamom extracts collectively enhance the cytotoxic activity of 1
natural killer cells that indicate their potential anti-cancer effects (Majdalawieh and 2
Carr 2010) 3
The black pepper and its components are also effective in reducing the extent of toxicity 4
of certain components The drastic effects of some toxic compounds like DMBA carbon 5
tetrachloride tert-butyl hydroperoxide dioxin and AFB1 are mediated by black pepper 6
and piperine (60 microM) as elaborated by some scientists (Reen et al 1997 Koul and Kapil 7
1993 Amakura et al 2003 Han et al 2008) The undesirable effects of aforementioned 8
toxic metabolites are of serious concern for human amp animal health as they enter 9
through food chain and cause reproductive toxicity teratogenicity immune 10
dysfunction hepatotoxicity and endocrine changes (Schecter et al 2006 Ishida et al 11
2008) Researchers hypothesized that piperine may hinder hydrolysis of glucuronide 12
conjugates causing toxins and mucinase to be degraded (Kobayashi et al 2003 Nalini 13
et al 1998 Srinivasan 2007) The black pepper and its bioactive molecules hold 14
potential to prevent cancerous growth and are of important for their anti-genotoxicity 15
perspectives 16
H Other Health Benefits 17
The hypocholesterolemic and antioxidant property of black pepper has far-reaching 18
nutraceutical worth (Tachakittirungrod et al 2007) The increased levels of 19
triglycerides total amp low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol are major risk factors for 20
cardiovascular disorders Some dietary strategies can prevent prevalence and 21
pathogenesis of CVDrsquos The improvement in peroxisome proliferators-activated 22
receptor (PPAR)-α is one possible route to improve the lipid profile The piperine 23
exerted the highest trans-activational activities with EC (50) values of 84thinspmicroM and 49thinspmicroM 24
respectively (Mueller et al 2011) Earlier Taqvi et al (2008) explored underlying 25
mechanism behind cardiovascular effects of piperine (1 to 10 mgkg) It caused a dose-26
dependent decrease in mean arterial pressure (MAP) through inhibition of K+ (80 mM) 27
precontractions amp phenylephrine (PE) and Ca2+ channel blockade Piperine (20 28
mgkgday) decreased the blood pressure caused by the blockage of voltage-29
dependent calcium channels (Hlavackova et al 2010) 30
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One of the main common ailments in the world diabetes mellitus enforces a fabulous 1
health and social burden (McDonnell and Archbold 1996) The pathogenesis of diabetes 2
is dependent on many factors and glycation of the various proteins in the body is of 3
considerable importance The glycation of albumins and allied protein might lead to 4
change in nature structure and their biochemical activity Black pepper has inhibitory 5
effects on albumin glycation reaction (Dearlove et al 2008 Singletary 2010) Likewise 6
Saraswat et al (2009) reported inhibition of 40 to 90 (piperine 10 mgml) in the 7
formation of advanced glycation end-products (AGE) to lens proteins Black pepper 8
(IC50 02mgmL) showed excellent selectivity towards aldose reductase inhibition The 9
aforementioned discussion portrayed the message that inclusion of black pepper in 10
dietary strategies can be beneficial in management of diabetes and its complications 11
(Vijayakumar et al 2004 Saraswat et al 2008) However there is still needs for some 12
community-based trials for meticulousness 13
Black pepper extract has been studied by (Venkatasamy et al 2004) to treat skin 14
disorders ie vitilago that is characterized by lesions of depigmentation Ebihara et al 15
(2006) suggested that black pepper excavate and its main alkaloid piperine endorse 16
stimulatory effects on melanocyte proliferation and dendricity thus it can be used for 17
the treatment of vitiligo (Soumyanath et al 2006 Lin et al 2007) In humans black 18
pepper oil is one the strongest appetizer inhalation stimulates the swallowing in post 19
stroke patients with dysphagia Some other studies are also available regarding health 20
promoting potentials of black pepper However many of them are limited in their 21
applications owing to lack of animal studies 22
Conclusion 23
In the recent epoch much focus has been paid to functional and nutraceutical food The 24
health promoting prospective of such products is ought to bioactive components 25
present in them Black pepper owing to functional ingredients like piperine oleoresins 26
and essential oil is helpful in regulating gastrointestinal functionality It is also helpful 27
in mediating inflammation Black pepper can provide neuro-protection thus defending 28
the body from depression and Alzheimerrsquos The synergistic effect of black pepper in 29
enhancing the bioavailability of nutrients and drugs is of considerable importance 30
Overall the nutraceutical perspective of black pepper is of key importance for health 31
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care consultants However researcher concentration is immediately required to asses its 1
health promoting potential through controlled randomized trials (CRTrsquos) and cohort 2
studies Additional efforts are also required to asses its proper utilization in different 3
products and results of such studies would bring meticulousness of the concerns 4
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Table-1 Botanical Classification of black pepper Groups Name
Kingdom Plantae
Subkingdom Tracheobionta
Superdivision Spermatophyta
Division Magnoliophyta
Class Magnoliopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Family Piperales
Order Piperaceae
Genus Piper L
Specie Piper nigrum L Source USDA NRCS 2010 The PLANTS Database (httpplants usdagov 9 May 2010)
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Table 2 Rich phytochemistry of the black pepper Sr No Researcher Chemical Components Percentage
1 Lee et al (2004) Singletary (2010)
Essential oil Piperine Chavicine Piperidine Fatty oils Resin Starch
1-25 5-9 1 8 6-8 0-5 22-42
2 Ravindran and Johny (2001)
Essential oil Piperine Starch Oleoresin
04 to 70 20 to 74 15-45 35-12
3 Murthy and Bhattacharya (2008)
Essential oil (limonene β-caryophyllene sabinene and β-pinene)
4 Singh et al (2005) Acetone extract Piperine Piperolein Piper amide Guineensine
335 137 34 323
5 Utpala et al (2008) Phenol contents 03 to 08 mgg
6 Orav et al (2004) Musenga et al (2007)
Essential oil
β-caryophyllene Limonene β-pinene ∆-3-carene Sabinene α-pinene Eugenol Terpinen-4-ol Hedycaryol β-eudesmol Caryophyllene oxide α-phellandrene
14-704 29-384 07-256 17-190 0-122 03-104 01-410 0-132 0-91 0-97 01-72 NA
7 Jirovetz et al (2002) Elemol Germacrene-D Limonene Β-pinene α-pinene β-ocimine β-pinene α-phellandrene αhumulene ∆-carene Βphellandrene T-muurolol
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Table 3 Functional amp Nutraceuticals Effect of Bioactive Compounds of Black Pepper
Bioactive compounds
Functional amp Nutraceuticals Role Researchers
Piperine
1 Bio-absorption of vitamins and trace elements 2 Effective against acute inflammatory process 3 Antimicrobial properties 4 Improved functionality of gastrointestinal tract 5 Decreased body weight and visceral fat accumulation 6 Improved bioavailability of curcumin and catechins 7 Enhanced bioavailability of many drugs 8 Piperine ameliorate the chronic mild stress 9 Reduce risk of cancer 10 reducing the extent of toxicity of certain components
Kumoro et al 2009 Capasso et al 2002 Bang et al 2009 Sangwan et al 2008 Badmaev et al 2000 Okumura et al 2010 Singletary 2010 Pattanaik et al 2009 Li et al 2007 Vellaichamy et al 2009 Han et al 2008
Essential oil
1 Contributes aroma 2 Control worm infestations
Zachariah et al 2010 Dorman and Deans 2000
Phenolics 1 Reduce oxidation process 2 Ameliorating oxidative stress
Renjie et al 2010 Saxena et al 2007
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Journal Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition Manuscript ID BFSN-2011-0286 Manuscript Title BLACK PEPPER AND HEALTH CLAIMS A COMPREHENSIVE
TREATISE
Dear Editor I have seen the reviewerrsquos comments eagerly and made the following changes in the article as per desired Query 1 The some text in the article should be written again as language should be
simple and lucid for the readers and researchers The use of same
sentencesconcepts aspects at multiple places should be avoided
Answer 1 Corrections have been made Now appropriate words are used for
specific purpose
Query 2 Health benefits should be checked again and each aspect should be
discussed only at one place I would suggest the authors to add up one or
two table regarding the health promoting potential of the black pepper
Answer 2 Every aspect related to health endorsing effects of black pepper has been
discussed separately only at one place Table regarding health benefits of
black pepper has now been added in the manuscript
Query 3 Finally yet importantly grammatical errors should be removed
Answer 3 All grammatical errors have been eliminated from the text
Query 4 The first line of the abstract should be as ldquoFor millennia spices have been
an integral part of human diets and commerce Recently the widespread
recognition of diet-health linkages bolsters the dietary importance of
spices and herbsrdquo
Answer 4 It has been changed according to reviewerrsquos comments
Query 5 The words selection should be appropriate especially in the abstract
section eg ldquoholdrdquo is used twice that should be avoided
Answer 5 Proper and suitable words has been incorporated in text especially
abstract portion and duplication has been removed
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Query 6 Page 1 Line 24 The sentence use should ldquoBlack pepper (Piper nigrum L)
is an important healthy food owing to its antioxidant amp antimicrobial
potential and gastro-protective modulesrdquo
Answer 6 Now sentence is according to reviewerrsquos suggestions
Query 7 From abstract ldquoMore recently cell-culture studies and animal modeling
predicted the role of black pepper against number of maladiesrdquo can be
omitted as its duplication of same concepts mentioned earlier
Answer 7 We all authors have discussed and suggested that this sentence has
different meanings and not considered as duplication
Query 8 Page 1 Line 37 Component should be replaced with components in the
abstract Accordingly the complete sentence should be re-written
Answer 8 The word ldquocomponentsrdquo has remained same as it means different
components of piper nigrum
Query 9 Meta-analysis represents single expression or experiment so it should be
changed to meta-analyses
Answer 9 Changes has been incorporated according to reviewerrsquos comments
Query 10 First and second paragraph can be combined into one I think following
could be one possibility ldquoIn the recent era efforts have been directed to
establish scientific rationale for health improving potential of functional
and nutraceuticals foods Amongst prevention of cardiovascular
disorders (CVD) cancer insurgence diabetes mellitus Alzheimerrsquos
disease and variety of inflammatory ailments through dietary modules is
of prime consideration Moreover emerging findings in the nutrigenomics
and proteomics further reflected their importance in a deeper sense
(Chonpathompikunlert et al 2010) The list of healthy foods marketed
with distinct health claims is long enough However spices and their
bioactive components are more promising candidates for their inclusion in
diet-based regimens to improve human health (Geoffrey 2006 Butt et al
2009) Their different parts including dried seed bark fruit root and
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flower are in use as food adjuncts that impart flavor aroma and color to
foods (Srinivasan 2008 Singletary 2010)rdquo
Answer 10 First and second paragraph of manuscript has now been combined
Query 11 Chonpathompikunlert et al 2010 should be checked again Is paper
published in 2010 or 2009 as two references are given in reference section
Answer 11 Chonpathompikunlert et al 2010 has been published in 2010
Query 12 Why authors written these sentence eg ldquoBeing the sole reason for many
of the attacks in the ancient ages still considered instrumental in the
economies of many nations across the globe (Srinivasan 2005)rdquo and
ldquoDuring the era of industrialization and globalization these commodities
were traded in the western countries that led to wide bloom in their
productionrdquo as they must be deleted I would suggest authors to look into
introduction again and reduce its length to 34th Moreover the sentences
should be linked with each in the same paragraphs
Answer 12 The Correction has been and these sentences were deleted from the text
Query 13 Page 3 Line 1 Human subject should be replaced with human subjects
Answer 13 It has been done according to suggestions
Query 14 The last two paragraphs can also be merged up into one
Answer 14 Both paragraphs has been combined
Query 15 Functional uses can be replaced with applications
Answer 15 Changes has been incorporated according to comment
Query 16 The first paragraph should be re-written again Last sentence can be
deleted The authors should delete the reference ldquoDM 2009rdquo
Answer 16 Changes have been made in first paragraph Reference has also been
deleted
Query 17 The authors should be specific is use of unit systems as molminus1 is not right
as it should be molminus1 Please check the manuscript again
Answer 17 Unit has been written properly All manuscript has now been carefully
written
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Query 18 ldquoPiperine and its allied components like piperidine and chavicine are
responsible for pungent properties of black pepper (Badmaev et al 2000
Bhattacharjee and Sengupta 2009)rdquo should be adjusted at the end of first
paragraph of heading ldquopiperinerdquo
Answer 18 Correction has been made accordingly
Query 19 Page 6 Line 17 ldquoBlack pepper essential oil contributes towards the aroma
oleoresin contributes towards the overall taste and the alkaloid piperine
imparts pungency (Zachariah et al 2010)rdquo should be adjusted in the first
paragraph of the main heading
Answer 19 All has been incorporated according to reviewerrsquos suggestion
Query 20 The section of essential oil amp phenolics should be re-written
Answer 20 This portion has now been re-written again
Query 21 The introduction of each aspectsub-heading should be deleted It will
reduce the length of the article considerably The same point is valid for
some other parts of the manuscript too eg Page 7 (Line 13-19) Page 10
(Line 4-10) Page 14 Line 7-21) Page 18 (Line 28-30) etc The text should
be reduced in all these cases
Answer 21 All sub headings has been deleted from the text
Query 22 Humanity should be replaced with mankind as humanity is property not
noun
Answer 22 Humanity has now been replaced with mankind
Query 23 ldquousing different assays ie thiobarbituric acid value (TBA) DPPH radical
scavenging and total antioxidant activity (FTC method)rdquo can be deleted
Answer 23 It has been done according to reviewerrsquos comments
Query 24 ldquoIn addition the inhibitory action as observed through FTC method
strengthened the claims for strong antioxidant activities of essential oil
and oleoresinsrdquo can also be deleted
Answer 24 It has been done according to reviewerrsquos comments
Query 25 Page 8 Line 18 Paragraph needs re-phrasing to make it lucid
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Answer 25 Paragraph has been re-phrased
Query 26 ldquoSpices and herbs are traditional remedies to cure some maladies and
diseased conditions in South Asian territoriesrdquo is duplication thus should
be removed
Answer 26 All duplicate sentences have been removed from the text
Query 27 Re-arrange the section ldquoAnti-inflammatory Potentialrdquo to make it lucid and
introductory details should be avoided eg ldquoThey postulated that
inhibition of interlukon (IL6) matrix metalloproteinase (MMPs)
prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) and activator protein 1rdquo need further clarity
Answer 27 The paragraph has been re-arranged and cleared completely
Query 28 C Antimicrobial Potential of Black Pepper Reference support is limited
Answer 28 More references has now been added in this portion
Query 29 Gastrointestinal health and nutrient absorption needs revision in first and
last paragraph to clear the evidences presented
Answer 29 The literature regarding gastrointestinal health and nutrient absorption
has been revised properly
Query 30 Page 13 Line 5-21 Can data be presented in Tabular form
Answer 30 The details are mentioned in the text Therefore its tabular presentation
would be only duplication of findings not else
Query 31 ldquoSeveral research interventions resulted in finalizing the assumption that
the depressed state is result of many factors that act into play of which
patho-physiological changes of depression includes the increased
glucocorticoid secretion followed by decreased level of brain derived
neurotrophic factor in the hippocampusrdquo can be deleted
Answer 31 The section has been deletec
Query 32 ldquoThe combination of all these parameters can lead to the state where
reduction of hippocampal volume occurs thus resulting in depression and
allied discrepanciesrdquo can also be deleted
Answer 32 The section has been deletec
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Query 33 ldquoChronic stress procedure (CSP) induction in rats is suitable model used
worldwide to assess the potential of dietary components and drugs
against depressionrdquo can also be deleted
Answer 33 The section has been deletec
Query 34 ldquoThe efficacy of drugs is limited as they are effective in the initial stages
but unable to stop the cascade of events going on the central nervous
systemrdquo can not be claimed as most of ailments are treated with the
pharmaceuticals
Answer 34 The section has been deleted and suggestion has been incorporated
Query 35 Last paragraph at Page 15 should be re-written
Answer 35 The last paragraph has been skipped as it was carrying information
supported by only one or two references
Query 36 First paragraph at ldquoBlack pepper against cancerrdquo should be revised
Answer 36 The paragraph is revised and its now writes as ldquoAccording to an estimate
the prevalence of cancer can be reduced (30 to 40) with the dietary habits
(Anto et al 2002 Zhou et al 2003) Some population-based studies also
indicated that consumption of foods rich in bioactive molecules can
decrease the risk of various ailments especially cancer In this regard
consumption of spices is positively correlated with reduced risks of cancer
incidence in Asian and Mediterranean regions (Mohandes et al 1999)
Even the higher risk of malignancies in developing economies can be
linked with the reduced intake of spices (Fleischauer et al 2000 Sloan
2005 Selvendiran et al 2005)rdquo
Query 37 The citations like ldquoZhou et al (2003)rdquo Vellaichamy et al (2009) and
Krishnakumar et al (2009) needs little elaboration regarding their findings
and mechanisms of action Its looks only addition of references as their
results is not properly elaborated
Answer 37 The results of researchers suggested above are mentioned in the text
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Query 38 The section ldquoOther Health Benefitsrdquo needs some greater considerations as
authors just piled up information and literature rather made conclusive
discussion The section can be completely omitted However if authors
want to retain the text than a Tablefigure can be more useful
Answer 38 The section is reviewed again and duplications and unnecessary details
are now skipped from the text
Query 39 Paragraph starting from Vanilloid receptor (TRPV1) should be completely
omitted ass its just contains three studies and no clear links are discussed
with special reference to nutrition point of view
Answer 39 The complete paragraph has been deleted
Query 40 In my view ldquoSome other studies are also available regarding health
promoting potentials of black pepper However many of them are limited
in their applications owing to lack of animal studiesrdquo should be added at
the end of heading ldquoOther health benefitsrdquo
Answer 40 The answer is same as to mentioned in Suggestion 35
Query 41 Authors should check references section again for style and etc Some
references needs to be cited in the text and vice versa
Answer 41 The references style has been checked again and mistakes observed are
corrected
I would like accept that mistakes removed from the article considerably and indeed I am looking forward for better write-up and presentation skills in the future Lastly I would like to request to kindly accept the manuscript as it has been considerably improved Corresponding authors M Tauseef Sultan Assistant Professor Bahauddin Zakariya University Multan Email tauseefsultanhotmailcom
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TYPE OF ARTICLE Review article 1
TITLE BLACK PEPPER AND HEALTH CLAIMS A COMPREHENSIVE 2
TREATISE 3
4
5
1 Masood Sadiq Butt 6
National Institute of Food Science and Technology 7
University of Agriculture Faisalabad 8
9
2 Imran Pasha 10
National Institute of Food Science and Technology 11
University of Agriculture Faisalabad 12
13
3 Muhammad Tauseef Sultan 14
Department of Food Sciences 15
Bahauddin Zakariya University Multan 16
17
4 M Atif Randhawa 18
National Institute of Food Science and Technology 19
University of Agriculture Faisalabad 20
21
5 Farhan Saeed 22
National Institute of Food Science and Technology 23
University of Agriculture Faisalabad 24
25
6 Waqas Ahmad 26
National Institute of Food Science and Technology 27
University of Agriculture Faisalabad 28
29
30
daggerCorresponding author 31
Dr Muhammad Tauseef Sultan 32
Department of Food Sciences 33
Bahauddin Zakariya University 34
Multan Pakistan 35
Contact No 0092-333-9949100 36
Email tauseefsultanhotmailcom 37
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BLACK PEPPER AND HEALTH CLAIMS A COMPREHENSIVE TREATISE Masood Sadiq Butt a Imran Pasha a M Tauseef Sultan b M Atif Randhawa a
Farhan Saeed a and Waqas Ahmed a a National Institute of Food Science and Technology University of Agriculture Faisalabad
b Department of Food Sciences Bahauddin Zakariya University Multan
ABSTRACT
For millennia spices have been an integral part of human diets and commerce
Recently the widespread recognition of diet-health linkages bolsters their dietary
importance The bioactive components present in them are of considerable significance
owing to their therapeutic potential against various ailments They provide
physiological benefits or prevent chronic ailment in addition to the fundamental
nutrition and often included in the category of functional foods Black pepper (Piper
Nigrum L) is an important healthy food owing to its antioxidant antimicrobial potential
and gastro-protective modules Black pepper with piperine as an active ingredient
holds rich phytochemistry that also includes volatile oil oleoresins and alkaloids More
recently cell-culture studies and animal modeling predicted the role of black pepper
against number of maladies The free-radical scavenging activity of black pepper and its
active ingredients might be helpful in chemoprevention and controlling progression of
tumor growth Additionally the key alkaloid components of Piper Nigrum ie piperine
assist in cognitive brain functioning boost nutrientrsquos absorption and improve
gastrointestinal functionality In this comprehensive treatise efforts are made to
elucidate the antioxidant antimicrobial anti-inflammatory gastro-protective and anti-
depressant activities of black pepper Moreover the synergistic interaction of black
pepper with different drugs and nutrients is the limelight of the manuscript However
the aforementioned health promoting benefits associated with black pepper are proven
in animal modeling Thus there is a need to conduct controlled randomized trials
(CRTrsquos) in human subjects cohort studies and meta-analyses Such future studies
would be helpful in recommending its application in diet-based regimens to prevent
various ailments
Key words Spices Black pepper Piperine Functional properties Nutraceutical
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I Introduction 1
In the recent era efforts have been directed to establish scientific rationale for health 2
improving potential of functional and nutraceuticals foods Innovations in the 3
nutrigenomics and proteomics further reflected the importance of dietary interventions 4
to prevent and cure various maladies In this regard prevention of cardiovascular 5
disorders (CVD) cancer insurgence diabetes mellitus Alzheimerrsquos disease and variety 6
of inflammatory ailments through dietary modules is of prime consideration 7
(Chonpathompikunlert et al 2010) The list of healthy foods marketed with distinct 8
health claims is long enough However spices and their bioactive components are more 9
promising candidates for their inclusion in diet-based regimens to improve human 10
health (Butt et al 2009)Their different parts including dried seed bark fruit root and 11
flower are in use as food adjuncts that impart flavor aroma and color to foods 12
(Srinivasan 2008 Singletary 2010) 13
The demarcation line between culinary and therapeutic use of spices has been a bit hazy 14
from ancient times to the present era (Srinivasan 2005a) The health promoting 15
potential of these foods are numerous but improving digestive system mediating 16
inflammation antimicrobial chemo-protective and neuroprotective tasks are of greater 17
significance (Duessel et al 2008) Recently well-documented evidence supported their 18
ability to prevent cancer insurgence (Christine and Kaefer 2008 Butt and Sultan 2010) 19
However the claims are based on animal studies thus there is a need to study their 20
health claims in human subject in order to warrant their pharmaceutical application to 21
cure various maladies 22
Of the various spices black pepper (Piper Nigrum L) holds a prominent position and is 23
acknowledged as ldquoKing of Spicesrdquo (Nisha et al 2009) It has manifold functional uses in 24
the traditional food formulations kitchens perfumery traditional medicine and even 25
in beauty care (De-Souza et al 2005 Srinivasan et al 2004) Black pepperrsquos pungency 26
and flavor is due to presence of alkaloid piperine volatile oil and oleoresins (Zachariah 27
et al 2010) In Indian folklore medicine it is mainly used as an immune enhancer (Bang 28
et al 2009) and to treat against diarrhea asthma chronic indigestion gastric ailments 29
colic insomnia and epilepsy (Chaudhry and Tariq 2006 Agbor et al 2006 Fu et al 30
2010) The review is an effort to present the comprehensive treatise regarding the 31
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botanical classification and rich phytochemistry of black pepper The health promoting 1
potentials associated with its consumptions are the limelight of the manuscript The 2
details are described in their respective heading herein 3
II Botanical classification and phytochemistry 4
Black pepper belongs to Piperaceae family that comprises over one thousand species 5
with tropical and subtropical distribution (Table 1) It is commonly known as 6
peppermint black pepper kaali-mirch and black gold The coastal areas of India are its 7
prime origin but nowadays its plantation is extended to other parts of the globe too like 8
Vietnam Ceylon Malaysia Indonesia and Brazil (Thanuja et al 2002 Srinivasan 2008 9
Polovka and Suhaj 2010) 10
Place Table 1 here 11
Black pepper is dried form of un-ripened green berries and heat provided during 12
cooking aids in sudden burst of the cell walls The process further boosts enzymatic 13
reactions resulting in greater color changes leading to blackish tonality Black pepper 14
dried fruit is frequently refers as peppercorns (approximately 5 mm in size) The 15
peppercorns are rich in vitamin A and K in addition to dietary fiber calcium 16
magnesium potassium manganese phosphorous and β-carotene Some other products 17
from black pepper are ground pepper oleoresin and pepper oil (Utpala et al 2008 18
Zachariah et al 2010) 19
Black pepper with piperine as an active ingredient contains volatile oil oleoresins and 20
alkaloids Major alkaloids present in black pepper are piperine chavicine piperidine 21
and piperetine (Shaikh et al 2006) The terpenes steroids lignans flavones and 22
alkamides are other primary constituents (Musenga et al 2007 Murthy and 23
Bhattacharya 2008) Black pepper essential oil contributes towards the aroma oleoresin 24
contributes towards the overall taste and the alkaloid piperine imparts pungency 25
(Zachariah et al 2010) The briefs about the phytochemistry of the black pepper are 26
presented in Table 2 The detailed description of major components is discussed herein 27
Place Table 2 here 28
A Piperine 29
In 1820 Danish chemist Hans Christian Orstedt isolated piperine for the first time The 30
relative m-olecular mass of piperine (C17H19O3N) ([1-[5-[1 3-benzodioxol-5-yl]-1-oxo-2 31
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4 pentadienyl piperidine) is 28533 g molminus1 and it contains 7155 carbon 1682 1
oxygen 491 nitrogen and 671 hydrogen It is yellow crystalline substance having a 2
melting point of 128ndash130degC (McNamara et al 2005) It is insoluble in water and acts as 3
weak base which on hydrolysis with nitric acid or aqueous alkali succumb to volatile 4
base piperidine (C5H11N) In contrary the acidic product of hydrolysis is piperine acid 5
(C12H19O4 mp 216ndash217degC) that further exists in four isomeric forms (Parmar et al 6
1997) 7
Piperine is tasteless due to the three isomers which are weakly pungent but its 8
stereoisomer ldquochavicinerdquo imparts characteristic pungency to the black pepper as stated 9
earlier (Bandhopadhyay et al 1990) Piperine is highly sensitive to light so solution 10
should not be exposed to direct light Piperine and its allied components like piperidine 11
and chavicine are responsible for pungent properties of black pepper (Badmaev et al 12
2000 Kaefera and Milne 2008) 13
Solvent extraction systems using ethanol as solvent are employed for the extraction of 14
piperine from black pepper (Naseri and Yahyavi 2008) The reverse phase high-15
performance liquid chromatography (R-HPLC) and spectrophotometer can be used for 16
its estimation The spectrophotometeric method invariably yields elevated results thus 17
HPLC method is more reliable (Wood et al 1988 Sowbhagya et al 1990) 18
The piperine is important for its health provoking potential described in later section of 19
the aritlce Briefly it facilitates the digestion and reduces the food passage time in 20
intestine by improving the digestive enzyme stimulation and saliva secretion In 21
addition to gastric protective functions piperine extends its services in liver protection 22
and bio-absorption of micronutrients vitamins and trace elements It helps increasing 23
the bioavailability of many types of drugs and phytochemicals thus act as nutrient 24
enhancer (Snyman et al 2001 Capasso et al 2002 Kumoro et al 2009) 25
B Essential oil 26
The essential oil of Black pepper (about 1ndash3) appears as a colorless to greenish liquid 27
with spicy (peppery) aroma It has characteristic odor reminiscent with flashpoint of 28
54degC specific gravity (0860 - 0884) and refractive index (1478 - 1488) at 20degC The 29
optical rotation (-1deg to -23deg) of black pepper oil is levorotatory (George et al 1988 30
Shankaracharya et al 1997) The extraction of essential oil can be carried out using 31
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various methods ie liquid carbon dioxide steam distillation and solid-phase micro 1
extraction (SPME) The nutrient and volatile components can be estimated through 2
column chromatography gas chromatography (GC) and gas-chromatography mass 3
spectrometer (Tipsrisukond et al 1998 Ferreira and Meireles 2002) 4
Until now 46 compounds are discovered The major components included are (E)-5
ocimene guaiene (Z) (E)-farnesol guaiol and cadinol Sabinene carophyllene and 6
terpinen-4-ol are present in appreciable quantities Other imperative sesquiterpene 7
hydrocarbons are bisabolene cadinenes calamenene copaene cubebenes ar-8
curcumene elemenes farnesene guaiene humulenes isocaryophyllene muurolene 9
santalene selinenes ledene sesquisabinene and zingiberene (Ao et al 1998 Zachariah 10
and Parthasarathy 2008 Renjie et al 2010) 11
C Phenolic compounds 12
The black pepper is rich in potent phenolic acids and antioxidants It is therefore 13
important spice for ameliorating oxidative stress The phenolic components of black 14
pepper are mixture of the glycosides of phenolic acids and flavonol glycosides (Renjie et 15
al 2010) Previously Parmar et al (1997) listed the flavonol constituents from black 16
pepper ie isoquercetin quercetin 3-β-D-rutinoside isorhamnetin kaempferol-3-o-β-17
galactoside kaempferol 3-arabinoside and quercetin-3-o-β-D rutinoside Overall the 18
black pepper contains the appreciable quantities of certain bioactive molecules that are 19
helpful in reducing the extent of various maladies 20
III Nutraceutical and Functional Scenario 21
The black pepper is used in conventional medicines as food adjunct to improve 22
digestive system through various modules ie better appetite amp absorption and 23
controlling dyspepsia amp fleshiness However the existing health problems that concern 24
mankind primarily include cardiovascular disorders diabetes mellitus inflammatory 25
disease and cancer insurgence (Chonpathompikunlert et al 2010) Several animal 26
studies explicated the role of black Pepper as preventive agent against these maladies 27
(Szallasi 2005 Politeo et al 2006) Some highlights of the health promoting potential of 28
bioactive molecules present in black pepper are presented in Table 3 However the 29
details of its potential health promoting benefits are described herein 30
Place Table 3 here 31
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A Antioxidant Potential 1
Oxidation is an inevitable process observed in body cells coupled with some 2
undesirable responses that include production of reactive oxygen species (ROS) ROS 3
are widely accepted as the causative agent responsible for various ailments ie cancer 4
inflammation atherosclerosis and aging (Butt et al 2009) Excessive production of ROS 5
outplays the defense capabilities of body resulting in oxidative stress (Seifried et al 6
2007) A considerable number of spices and aromatic herbs are known to possess 7
antioxidant potential ought to the presence of bioactive molecules in them (Liu and Ng 8
2000) 9
In this regard Saxena et al (2007) established positive correlation between antioxidant 10
activity (AOA) and phenolic contents (PC) present in plants (r=-047) However 11
coefficient of correlation and determination is higher for spices (r=-086 and R2 =74 12
respectively) Black pepper holds significant antioxidant activity as 50 inhibition of 13
free radicals can be achieved with 043mg In some earlier studies conducted by Gulccedilin 14
(2005) it was observed that water and ethanol extracts (75 microgml) of black pepper show 15
955 and 933 inhibition of lipid-peroxidation respectively The inhibition ought to 16
total phenolics content ie 543 and 428microgmg respectively Saxena et al (2007) 17
reported higher quantities of polypheols ie 191mg100g Determination of antioxidant 18
activity through some In vitro trials generated some conclusive evidences In this 19
regard (Kapoor et al 2009) observed high antioxidant activities of black pepper 20
essential oil and oleoresins as compared to synthetic antioxidants Likewise Su et al 21
(2007) indicated that black pepper is a potential dietary source of natural antioxidants 22
Therefore presence of these functional ingredients in black pepper makes it a strong 23
candidate to ameliorate oxidative stress (Mittal and Gupta 2000) Gulccedilin (2005) 24
attributed these actions to its strong hydrogen-donating ability metal chelating and 25
effectiveness to scavenge free radicals Additionally synergistic effects of piperine with 26
some other antioxidants like curcumin also assign valuable position to black pepper in 27
disease prevention strategies related to ROS and allied species (Aggarwal 2010) 28
The animal modeling using high-fat diets can be utilized to assess the antioxidant 29
activities of plants In this regard the production of thiobarbituric acid reactive 30
substances (TBARS) and conjugated dienes (CD) is used as indices of oxidative damage 31
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Whilst imbalance in activities of antioxidant enzymes including superoxide dismutase 1
(SOD) catalase (CAT) glutathione-S-transferase (GST) glutathione peroxidase (GPx) 2
and glutathione contents are indices of reduced antioxidant status of the body 3
(Ramasamy and Namasivayam 2006) Vijayakumar et al (2004) reported that 4
supplementation of black pepperpiperine lowered oxidative damage and modulated 5
the enzyme systems functioning in the body (Vijayakumar and Nalini 2006) Rauscher 6
et al (2007) used diabetes mellitus induction as a model of oxidative damage and 7
application of piperine 10mgkgday ip reversed the diabetes mediated changes in 8
Sprague Dawley rats The effects are attributed to presence of antioxidants that further 9
results in reduced LDL-oxidation via modulation of prostaglandins and leukotrienes 10
synthesis (Srinivasan 2005b) 11
In the nutshell black pepper holds antioxidant potential but needs further testing 12
through controlled randomized trials (CRTrsquos) The results from such studies would 13
guarantee utilization of black pepper and its bioactive molecules as natural antioxidant 14
in food chain and diet based strategies to prevent various maladies 15
B Anti-inflammatory Potential 16
The process of inflammation can lead to the development of various ailments that 17
include arthritis Alzheimerrsquos Parkinsonrsquos disease and even cancer insurgence is also 18
linked with inflammatory burst The mechanism to cope with the inflammation 19
comprises of many pathways that also include inhibition of enzymes responsible for 20
inflammatory cascade (Mueller et al 2011) Diets containing functional ingredients 21
hold anti-inflammatory potential (Monika et al 2010) Recent pharmacological studies 22
conducted at animals and cell levels have shown that black pepper and its active 23
ingredients piperine might be useful against these undesirable responses (Gupta et al 24
2000 Selvendiran et al 2003 Sabina et al 2011) 25
Eventually anti-inflammatory activities of black pepper are reported for the first time 26
some two decades ago Mujumdar et al (1990) indicated that piperine mitigate the acute 27
inflammatory process through stimulating the pituitary adrenal axis Later Bang et al 28
(2009) strengthened the anti-inflammatory activities of piperine (20 amp 100 mgkgday) 29
through some in vitro trials They postulated that inhibition of interlukon (IL6) matrix 30
metalloproteinase (MMPs) prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) and activator protein 1 are 31
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possible routes for their said properties Recently Sabina et al (2011) reported that 1
piperine (50100ugml) suppressed the level of β-glucuronidase and lactate 2
dehydrogenase in dose-dependent manner Piperine along with some other 3
components can inhibit the expression of enzymes like 5-lipoxygenase and COX-1 that 4
are responsible for leukotriene and prostaglandin biosynthesis These effects 5
collectively are valuable to prevent degenerative disorders like rheumatoid arthritis too 6
(Stohr et al 2001 Lee et al 2008) 7
Overall the anti-inflammatory perspectives of black pepper and its active ingredients 8
should be tested in disease prevention and control associated with inflammation 9
C Antimicrobial Potential of Black Pepper 10
If we turn the pages of history we can see that since long plants were employed as 11
antimicrobial agents (Irkin and Korukluoglu 2009) Utilization of natural products 12
especially spices as antimicrobials is allied with dual benefits ie prevention of 13
infectious disorder and improving health Phytochemicals present in these products 14
hold antimicrobial potential and extensively explored in the recent epoch Amongst 15
phenolics possess well-documented antimicrobial potential (Weerakkody et al 2010) 16
Black pepper and piperine hold antimicrobial properties and can remarkably limit the 17
growth of Staphylococcus aureus (Sangwan et al 2008) S epidermidis and Salmonella typhi 18
(Arora and Kaur 1999) Additionally Singh et al (2005) further strengthened the notion 19
by the proof against Bacillus cereus and B subtilis Recently Weerakkody et al (2010) 20
enumerated the significant antimicrobial potential of black pepper Some extracts of 21
black pepper displayed excellent growth inhibition of bacteria like Staphylococcus 22
Bacillus and Streptococcus with minimum inhibitory concentrations (MIC) of 125 250 and 23
500ppm respectively (Karsha and Lakshmi 2010) Likewise pseudomonas was more 24
susceptible to black pepper followed by Escherichia coli Klebsiella and Salmonella (625 25
125 and 250ppm MIC respectively) 26
In this regard Mc-Mahon et al (1995) also reported the anti-parasitic behavior of black 27
pepperrsquos alkaloids against Giardia and Entamoeba species Similar studies by various 28
other scientists concluded their potential against trypanosomes and plasmodia One of the 29
interesting roles of black pepper is related to repellent potential against various insects 30
and rodent Scott et al (2002) observed that black pepper and other freshly ground 31
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peppers are sprinkled to repel many mammals It is also reported to be effective against 1
houseflies along with its ability to depress egg-laying (MacKinno et al 1997) The 2
extracted essential oil from black pepper can also be applied to protect grains from 3
insect damage and control worm infestations (Dorman and Deans 2000) Some 4
bioactive molecules of black pepper find their application in allelopathic control of 5
insect-pests owing to their efficacy (Gbewonyo et al 1993) Black Pepper oil also 6
demonstrated significant antimicrobial activity against animal pathogens (Bonjar 2004) 7
Overall black pepper holds substantial antimicrobial activity against various 8
microorganisms and can find different applications ranging from preserving foods to 9
prevent infections 10
D Gastrointestinal health and nutrient absorption 11
Black pepper and its active ingredients are commonly employed as traditional remedies 12
against gastric disturbances from time immemorial It is widely accepted that black 13
pepper is instrumental to prevent and cure gastrointestinal problems The black pepper 14
enhances the production of hydrochloric acid from stomach thus improving digestion 15
through stimulation of histamine H2 receptors In addition black pepper has 16
diaphoretic (promotes sweating) and diuretic (promotes urination) properties (Johri et 17
al 1992 Ononiwu et al 2002) 18
As far absorption of piperine is concerned it is absorbed from mucosal side (44-63) 19
that could be traced in intestinal tissue and serosal fluids (Suresh and Srinivasan 2007) 20
Piperine improves the functionality of gastrointestinal tract The mechanisms of action 21
include enhanced absorption of nutrients improved enzymes synthesis and perk-up 22
defense capabilities The examples include enhanced intestinal absorption of 23
methionine amp calcium ions trace elements (selenium) vitamins B and β-carotene 24
(Badmaev et al 2000 Capasso et al 2002) The amplified nutrient absorption is 25
dependent upon the positive changes in permeability of intestinal cells membranes 26
(Srinivasan 2007) Moreover it protects intestinal membranes from gastric secretions 27
and ROS damage owing to antioxidant potential Moreover black pepper significantly 28
enhanced the activities of antioxidant enzymes ie SOD catalase GR and GST These 29
mechanisms collectively lead to balanced mucosal health to provide gastro-protection 30
(Irani 2005 Chaudhry and Tariq 2006 Prakash and Srinivasan 2010) In addition to 31
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above black pepper and its active ingredients improve expression of some digestive 1
enzymes along with increase in the secretion of saliva These collectively lead to 2
facilitated digestion with reduced transit time in gastrointestinal tract (Kumoro et al 3
2009 Bang et al 2009 Kaefera and Milne 2008) 4
Recently Okumura et al (2010) presented the hypothesis that piperine intake may 5
decrease body weight and visceral fat accumulation through increased expression of 6
thermogenic protein uncoupling protein-1 in the mice Badmaev et al (1999) showed 7
that black pepper could speed the metabolic procedures that generate energy in the 8
human body Although the same process is responsible for sustaining weight loss but 9
recognized as playing an essential role in modulating nutrients absorption from diet 10
Moreover piperine increases the oxygen uptake when administered to perfuse hind 11
limbs of experimental rats (Srinivasan 2007 Eldershaw et al 1994) Pepper juice 12
amplifies intestinal absorption of different nutrients and piperine dose-dependently 13
restrained fatty acid oxidation in rat liver microsomes (Platel et al 2003 14
Tachakittirungrod et al 2007) 15
Black pepper along with its bioactive molecules can be used in constipation and 16
diarrhea The mode of action of black pepper and its bioactive molecules involves 17
concentration-dependent amp atropine-sensitive stimulant effect spontaneous 18
contractions similar to loperamide and nifedipine inhibition of naloxone-sensitive 19
effect Ca(2+) channel blocking (CCB) activity relaxant effect K+ (80 mM)-induced 20
contractions These mechanisms collectively leads to spasmodic (cholinergic) and 21
antispasmodic (opioid agonist and Ca (2+) antagonist) effects as narrated by Lambert et 22
al (2004) and Mehmood and Gilani (2010) Overall the results are quire conclusive to 23
warrant the utilization of black pepper and its ingredients to prevent and cure various 24
gastro-intestinal disorders 25
E Improvement in drugs amp phytochemicals delivery 26
The phytochemicals and nutrients are important to maintain the human health but issue 27
of their bioavailability needs researcherrsquos attention Some bioactive molecules work 28
synergistically to improve the absorption of each other Black pepper and piperine 29
improved the bioavailability of some phytochemicals like curcumin catechins etc The 30
mechanisms for claimed effects include 1) ability to promote the rapid absorption 2) 31
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protection from chemical reactions in the gastrointestinal tract and 3) protection against 1
oxidative damage (Agbor et al 2010 Singletary 2010) 2
The black pepper and piperine improve the bioavailability of many drugs In this 3
regard piperine enhances the oral bioavailability of carbamazepine and phenytoin 4
(drugs used to cure epilepsy) by improving their absorption (Pattanaik et al 2009) 5
Previously Pattanaik et al (2006) provided evidences for synergistic effects of piperine 6
(20mg) administered with phenytoin Likewise supplementation of 120 mg coenzyme 7
Q10 with piperine for 21 days produced a statistically significant (p = 00348) greater 8
area under the plasma curve (30) as compared to coenzyme Q10 alone (Badmaev et 9
al 2000) The results of efficacy studies conducted by Jin and Han (2010) suggest that 10
piperine significantly augments the oral exposure of fexofenadine in rats probably due 11
to the inhibition of P-glycoprotein-mediated cellular efflux during the intestinal 12
absorption (Lee et al 2006) In some studies utilization of black pepper or its active 13
ingredients including piperine increased the bioavailability of nimesulide (anti-14
inflammatory drug) Acute toxicity studies on mice revealed a reduction in lethal dose 15
(LD50) of the combination (980 mg kg-1) as compared to nimesulide (1500 mg kg-1) alone 16
(Gupta et al 2000) Likewise drugs like ampicillin and Norfloxacin mediate variety of 17
bacterial infections and co-administration of 20 mgkg of piperine can enhance their 18
effectiveness (Janakiraman and Manavalan 2008) 19
Piperine also boosts the bioavailability of important phytochemicals contained in other 20
foods eg bioactive components present in curcumin and green tea (Selvendiran et al 21
2003) Curcumin has been widely used as food additive and herbal medicine 22
throughout Asia The combination of piperine (25 mgkg ip 21 days) with curcumin 23
(20 and 40 mgkg ip 21 days) showed improved anti-immobility neurotransmitter 24
enhancing and monoamine oxidase inhibitory (MAO-A) effects of curcumin (Bhutani et 25
al 2009 Suresh and Srinivasan 2010) The combination of curcumin and piperine is 26
most likely to inhibit CYP3A CYP2C9 UGT and SULT metabolism within the 27
intestinal mucosa (Volak et al 2008) 28
Conclusively addition of black pepper or piperine to recipes amp meals can improve the 29
restorative worth of various spices and other foodstuffs (Nakatani et al 1986 30
Selvendiran et al 2003) Black pepper can enable us to reap optimum benefits from the 31
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medicinal phytochemicals found in other dietary spices Its bioavailability enhancing 1
properties makes black pepper one of the most important spices 2
F Neuroprotective potential of black pepper 3
Globally statistics are alarming regarding the mental and brain ailments According to 4
estimate more than 450 million people suffer from some nervous problems (Gupta et 5
al 2000) Amongst depression is leading source of distress and discomfort for more 6
than 20 of global population (Kessler et al 1994) Humans in a bid to find the way out 7
to these conditions have devised many possible methods yet are not so successful in this 8
arena (Dorman et al 2000 Fu et al 2010) 9
The neuroprotective role of functional foods has been highlighted in the recent past to 10
cure number of ailments In this regard antioxidant potential of black pepper and its 11
bioactive molecules is of considerable importance to improve brain function 12
(Wattanathorn et al 2008) Furthermore the supplementation of piperine (5 10 and 13
20mgkg bodyday) provides neuro-protection including improved cognitive function 14
(Hanumanthachar and Miland 2005 Lee et al 2005) Li et al (2007) previously 15
investigated the antidepressant-like effect of piperine (25 5 and 10 mgkg) Their 16
results revealed that piperine ameliorated the chronic mild stress due to changes in 17
sucrose consumption plasma corticosterone level and open field activity They 18
commented that up-regulation of the progenitor cell proliferation of hippocampus and 19
cytoprotective activities are responsible for antidepressant-like effect of piperine Later 20
Li et al (2007) added that piperine treatment up-regulated brain-derived neurotrophic 21
factor (BDNF) and mRNA expression Additionally Hu et al (2009) indicated that 22
piperine (10 amp 20 mgkg) improved the depression through reduction in ACTH and 23
CRH levels thus ultimately leading to modulating hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal 24
(HPA) axis Recently Bhutani et al (2009) suggested to use piperine in combination 25
with curcumin for the treatment of depressive disorders The behavioral studies using 26
forced swimming test (FST) and tail suspension test (TST) revealed that piperine is 27
potent anti-depressant agent 10 amp 20 mgkg (Lee et al 2005 Mohit et al 2009 Liao 28
et al 2009) 29
Currently the number of patients suffering from Alzheimerrsquos disease is one of the 30
biggest challenges being faced by mankind (Filley 1995 Zarotsky et al 2003 Liston et 31
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al 2004) The scientists over the globe attempted to isolate some natural products 1
suitable against such disorders (Galli et al 2002 Youdim et al 2002 Jabeen et al 2007) 2
In one such study Chonpathompikunlert et al (2010) studied the effects of piperine in 3
rat modeling and observed that piperine (5 10 and 20 mgkg BW) significantly 4
improved memory impairment and neurodegeneration in hippocampus Piperine and 5
its analog (methyl piperate) have ability to restrain the monoamine oxidases (MAO) (Li 6
et al 2007 Naseri and Yahyavi 2008) that is one of suitable strategy to prevent 7
neurodegenerative problems such as Alzheimerrsquos and Parkinsonrsquos (Kong et al 2004 8
Edmondson et al 2007 Lee et al 2008) However the effects of piperine on 9
neurogenesis are not well demonstrated in human subjects but modes of actions could 10
possible be reduced extent of lipid peroxidation and acetylcholinesterase enzyme 11
(Youdim et al 2002) 12
Black pepper and its active ingredients can be supportive in treating various disorders 13
related to nervous systems that include depression Alzheimer epilepsy etc However 14
its pharmaceutical application cannot be warranted now owing to less number of 15
scientific investigations in human subjects Therefore as earlier stated that controlled 16
randomized trials should be conducted keeping in mind the above discussion to bring 17
meticulousness of the issues 18
G Black pepper against cancer 19
According to an estimate the prevalence of cancer can be reduced (30 to 40) with the 20
dietary habits (Anto et al 2002 Zhou et al 2003) Some population-based studies also 21
indicated that consumption of foods rich in bioactive molecules can decrease the risk of 22
various ailments especially cancer In this regard consumption of spices is positively 23
correlated with reduced risks of cancer incidence in Asian and Mediterranean regions 24
(Mohandes et al 1999) Even the higher risk of malignancies in developing economies 25
can be linked with the reduced intake of spices (Fleischauer et al 2000 Sloan 2005 26
Selvendiran et al 2005) 27
The anticancer perspectives of black pepper include modulation of phase-I phase-II 28
detoxification systems inhibition of lipid peroxidation and indeed improvement in 29
antioxidants status (Selvendiran and Sakthisekaran 2004) In this regard Zhou et al 30
(2003) presented the evidences that the positive anticancer effects of piperine against 31
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benzo-pyrene induced lung carcinogenesis in mice model are due to its ability to 1
interaction with cytochrome P450 enzyme syste Later Selvendiran et al (2004) 2
explicated that piperine exhibited in vitro and in vivo dose-dependent inhibition of 3
phase-I detoxification system (Bhardwaj et al 2002) Moreover piperine modulated the 4
mitochondrial tricarboxylic acid cycle and glutathione-metabolizing enzymes in animal 5
model lung carcinogenesis (Thirunavukkarasu et al 2001 Vijayakumar et al 2004 6
Suresh and Srinivasan 2006) Later Vellaichamy et al (2009) examined the 7
chemopreventive potential of piperine (50mgkg) against 712-8
dimethylbenz[a]anthracene (DMBA)-induced skin carcinogenesis Piperine modulated 9
the phase I amp II detoxification system effectively thus ameliorating lipid peroxidation 10
In addition to aforementioned effects the improvements in antioxidants status to 11
normal are of significant importance for health care Likewise Krishnakumar et al 12
(2009) observed similar results in oral cancer bearing animals Earlier Nalini et al 13
(1998) observed that black pepper may protect the colon cancer by decreasing the 14
activity of β-glucuronidase and mucinase Pellitorine (terpinoids present in black 15
pepper) showed strong cytotoxic activities against HL60 and MCT-7 cell lines (Ee et al 16
2010) Black pepper also counteracts cancer development directly (Selvendiran et al 17
2004) through modification in enzyme kinetics to control the protein level in blood 18
(Polovka and Suhaj 2010) In another study Bogomolny et al (2008) supported some 19
earlier studies that piperine owing to its potent antioxidant property can reduce protein 20
expression thus modulating cell proliferation and transformation (Selvendiran et al 21
2006) Research has revealed that pepper exerts a free-radical scavenging activity that 22
assists in controlling the progression of some cancers In some conditions the same 23
property can be useful in reducing the growth of cancer cells (Yadav and Bhatnagar 24
2007) More recently Liu et al (2010) postulated that nearly all bioactive molecules of 25
black pepper can suppress TNF-induced NF-kappaB activation The extracts of black 26
pepper at 200 microgmL and its compounds at 25 microgmL inhibited lipid peroxidation 27
by 45-85 COX enzymes by 31-80 and cancer cells proliferation by 35-868 28
Piperine when used in combination with curcumin yielded some promising results as 29
their combination restored the status of lipid peroxidation antioxidants and detoxifying 30
agents in DMBA-induced bone marrow cancer (Manoharan et al 2009) Furthermore 31
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black pepper and cardamom extracts collectively enhance the cytotoxic activity of 1
natural killer cells that indicate their potential anti-cancer effects (Majdalawieh and 2
Carr 2010) 3
The black pepper and its components are also effective in reducing the extent of toxicity 4
of certain components The drastic effects of some toxic compounds like DMBA carbon 5
tetrachloride tert-butyl hydroperoxide dioxin and AFB1 are mediated by black pepper 6
and piperine (60 microM) as elaborated by some scientists (Reen et al 1997 Koul and Kapil 7
1993 Amakura et al 2003 Han et al 2008) The undesirable effects of aforementioned 8
toxic metabolites are of serious concern for human amp animal health as they enter 9
through food chain and cause reproductive toxicity teratogenicity immune 10
dysfunction hepatotoxicity and endocrine changes (Schecter et al 2006 Ishida et al 11
2008) Researchers hypothesized that piperine may hinder hydrolysis of glucuronide 12
conjugates causing toxins and mucinase to be degraded (Kobayashi et al 2003 Nalini 13
et al 1998 Srinivasan 2007) The black pepper and its bioactive molecules hold 14
potential to prevent cancerous growth and are of important for their anti-genotoxicity 15
perspectives 16
H Other Health Benefits 17
The hypocholesterolemic and antioxidant property of black pepper has far-reaching 18
nutraceutical worth (Tachakittirungrod et al 2007) The increased levels of 19
triglycerides total amp low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol are major risk factors for 20
cardiovascular disorders Some dietary strategies can prevent prevalence and 21
pathogenesis of CVDrsquos The improvement in peroxisome proliferators-activated 22
receptor (PPAR)-α is one possible route to improve the lipid profile The piperine 23
exerted the highest trans-activational activities with EC (50) values of 84thinspmicroM and 49thinspmicroM 24
respectively (Mueller et al 2011) Earlier Taqvi et al (2008) explored underlying 25
mechanism behind cardiovascular effects of piperine (1 to 10 mgkg) It caused a dose-26
dependent decrease in mean arterial pressure (MAP) through inhibition of K+ (80 mM) 27
precontractions amp phenylephrine (PE) and Ca2+ channel blockade Piperine (20 28
mgkgday) decreased the blood pressure caused by the blockage of voltage-29
dependent calcium channels (Hlavackova et al 2010) 30
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One of the main common ailments in the world diabetes mellitus enforces a fabulous 1
health and social burden (McDonnell and Archbold 1996) The pathogenesis of diabetes 2
is dependent on many factors and glycation of the various proteins in the body is of 3
considerable importance The glycation of albumins and allied protein might lead to 4
change in nature structure and their biochemical activity Black pepper has inhibitory 5
effects on albumin glycation reaction (Dearlove et al 2008 Singletary 2010) Likewise 6
Saraswat et al (2009) reported inhibition of 40 to 90 (piperine 10 mgml) in the 7
formation of advanced glycation end-products (AGE) to lens proteins Black pepper 8
(IC50 02mgmL) showed excellent selectivity towards aldose reductase inhibition The 9
aforementioned discussion portrayed the message that inclusion of black pepper in 10
dietary strategies can be beneficial in management of diabetes and its complications 11
(Vijayakumar et al 2004 Saraswat et al 2008) However there is still needs for some 12
community-based trials for meticulousness 13
Black pepper extract has been studied by (Venkatasamy et al 2004) to treat skin 14
disorders ie vitilago that is characterized by lesions of depigmentation Ebihara et al 15
(2006) suggested that black pepper excavate and its main alkaloid piperine endorse 16
stimulatory effects on melanocyte proliferation and dendricity thus it can be used for 17
the treatment of vitiligo (Soumyanath et al 2006 Lin et al 2007) In humans black 18
pepper oil is one the strongest appetizer inhalation stimulates the swallowing in post 19
stroke patients with dysphagia Some other studies are also available regarding health 20
promoting potentials of black pepper However many of them are limited in their 21
applications owing to lack of animal studies 22
Conclusion 23
In the recent epoch much focus has been paid to functional and nutraceutical food The 24
health promoting prospective of such products is ought to bioactive components 25
present in them Black pepper owing to functional ingredients like piperine oleoresins 26
and essential oil is helpful in regulating gastrointestinal functionality It is also helpful 27
in mediating inflammation Black pepper can provide neuro-protection thus defending 28
the body from depression and Alzheimerrsquos The synergistic effect of black pepper in 29
enhancing the bioavailability of nutrients and drugs is of considerable importance 30
Overall the nutraceutical perspective of black pepper is of key importance for health 31
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care consultants However researcher concentration is immediately required to asses its 1
health promoting potential through controlled randomized trials (CRTrsquos) and cohort 2
studies Additional efforts are also required to asses its proper utilization in different 3
products and results of such studies would bring meticulousness of the concerns 4
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Table-1 Botanical Classification of black pepper Groups Name
Kingdom Plantae
Subkingdom Tracheobionta
Superdivision Spermatophyta
Division Magnoliophyta
Class Magnoliopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Family Piperales
Order Piperaceae
Genus Piper L
Specie Piper nigrum L Source USDA NRCS 2010 The PLANTS Database (httpplants usdagov 9 May 2010)
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Table 2 Rich phytochemistry of the black pepper Sr No Researcher Chemical Components Percentage
1 Lee et al (2004) Singletary (2010)
Essential oil Piperine Chavicine Piperidine Fatty oils Resin Starch
1-25 5-9 1 8 6-8 0-5 22-42
2 Ravindran and Johny (2001)
Essential oil Piperine Starch Oleoresin
04 to 70 20 to 74 15-45 35-12
3 Murthy and Bhattacharya (2008)
Essential oil (limonene β-caryophyllene sabinene and β-pinene)
4 Singh et al (2005) Acetone extract Piperine Piperolein Piper amide Guineensine
335 137 34 323
5 Utpala et al (2008) Phenol contents 03 to 08 mgg
6 Orav et al (2004) Musenga et al (2007)
Essential oil
β-caryophyllene Limonene β-pinene ∆-3-carene Sabinene α-pinene Eugenol Terpinen-4-ol Hedycaryol β-eudesmol Caryophyllene oxide α-phellandrene
14-704 29-384 07-256 17-190 0-122 03-104 01-410 0-132 0-91 0-97 01-72 NA
7 Jirovetz et al (2002) Elemol Germacrene-D Limonene Β-pinene α-pinene β-ocimine β-pinene α-phellandrene αhumulene ∆-carene Βphellandrene T-muurolol
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Table 3 Functional amp Nutraceuticals Effect of Bioactive Compounds of Black Pepper
Bioactive compounds
Functional amp Nutraceuticals Role Researchers
Piperine
1 Bio-absorption of vitamins and trace elements 2 Effective against acute inflammatory process 3 Antimicrobial properties 4 Improved functionality of gastrointestinal tract 5 Decreased body weight and visceral fat accumulation 6 Improved bioavailability of curcumin and catechins 7 Enhanced bioavailability of many drugs 8 Piperine ameliorate the chronic mild stress 9 Reduce risk of cancer 10 reducing the extent of toxicity of certain components
Kumoro et al 2009 Capasso et al 2002 Bang et al 2009 Sangwan et al 2008 Badmaev et al 2000 Okumura et al 2010 Singletary 2010 Pattanaik et al 2009 Li et al 2007 Vellaichamy et al 2009 Han et al 2008
Essential oil
1 Contributes aroma 2 Control worm infestations
Zachariah et al 2010 Dorman and Deans 2000
Phenolics 1 Reduce oxidation process 2 Ameliorating oxidative stress
Renjie et al 2010 Saxena et al 2007
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Journal Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition Manuscript ID BFSN-2011-0286 Manuscript Title BLACK PEPPER AND HEALTH CLAIMS A COMPREHENSIVE
TREATISE
Dear Editor I have seen the reviewerrsquos comments eagerly and made the following changes in the article as per desired Query 1 The some text in the article should be written again as language should be
simple and lucid for the readers and researchers The use of same
sentencesconcepts aspects at multiple places should be avoided
Answer 1 Corrections have been made Now appropriate words are used for
specific purpose
Query 2 Health benefits should be checked again and each aspect should be
discussed only at one place I would suggest the authors to add up one or
two table regarding the health promoting potential of the black pepper
Answer 2 Every aspect related to health endorsing effects of black pepper has been
discussed separately only at one place Table regarding health benefits of
black pepper has now been added in the manuscript
Query 3 Finally yet importantly grammatical errors should be removed
Answer 3 All grammatical errors have been eliminated from the text
Query 4 The first line of the abstract should be as ldquoFor millennia spices have been
an integral part of human diets and commerce Recently the widespread
recognition of diet-health linkages bolsters the dietary importance of
spices and herbsrdquo
Answer 4 It has been changed according to reviewerrsquos comments
Query 5 The words selection should be appropriate especially in the abstract
section eg ldquoholdrdquo is used twice that should be avoided
Answer 5 Proper and suitable words has been incorporated in text especially
abstract portion and duplication has been removed
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Query 6 Page 1 Line 24 The sentence use should ldquoBlack pepper (Piper nigrum L)
is an important healthy food owing to its antioxidant amp antimicrobial
potential and gastro-protective modulesrdquo
Answer 6 Now sentence is according to reviewerrsquos suggestions
Query 7 From abstract ldquoMore recently cell-culture studies and animal modeling
predicted the role of black pepper against number of maladiesrdquo can be
omitted as its duplication of same concepts mentioned earlier
Answer 7 We all authors have discussed and suggested that this sentence has
different meanings and not considered as duplication
Query 8 Page 1 Line 37 Component should be replaced with components in the
abstract Accordingly the complete sentence should be re-written
Answer 8 The word ldquocomponentsrdquo has remained same as it means different
components of piper nigrum
Query 9 Meta-analysis represents single expression or experiment so it should be
changed to meta-analyses
Answer 9 Changes has been incorporated according to reviewerrsquos comments
Query 10 First and second paragraph can be combined into one I think following
could be one possibility ldquoIn the recent era efforts have been directed to
establish scientific rationale for health improving potential of functional
and nutraceuticals foods Amongst prevention of cardiovascular
disorders (CVD) cancer insurgence diabetes mellitus Alzheimerrsquos
disease and variety of inflammatory ailments through dietary modules is
of prime consideration Moreover emerging findings in the nutrigenomics
and proteomics further reflected their importance in a deeper sense
(Chonpathompikunlert et al 2010) The list of healthy foods marketed
with distinct health claims is long enough However spices and their
bioactive components are more promising candidates for their inclusion in
diet-based regimens to improve human health (Geoffrey 2006 Butt et al
2009) Their different parts including dried seed bark fruit root and
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flower are in use as food adjuncts that impart flavor aroma and color to
foods (Srinivasan 2008 Singletary 2010)rdquo
Answer 10 First and second paragraph of manuscript has now been combined
Query 11 Chonpathompikunlert et al 2010 should be checked again Is paper
published in 2010 or 2009 as two references are given in reference section
Answer 11 Chonpathompikunlert et al 2010 has been published in 2010
Query 12 Why authors written these sentence eg ldquoBeing the sole reason for many
of the attacks in the ancient ages still considered instrumental in the
economies of many nations across the globe (Srinivasan 2005)rdquo and
ldquoDuring the era of industrialization and globalization these commodities
were traded in the western countries that led to wide bloom in their
productionrdquo as they must be deleted I would suggest authors to look into
introduction again and reduce its length to 34th Moreover the sentences
should be linked with each in the same paragraphs
Answer 12 The Correction has been and these sentences were deleted from the text
Query 13 Page 3 Line 1 Human subject should be replaced with human subjects
Answer 13 It has been done according to suggestions
Query 14 The last two paragraphs can also be merged up into one
Answer 14 Both paragraphs has been combined
Query 15 Functional uses can be replaced with applications
Answer 15 Changes has been incorporated according to comment
Query 16 The first paragraph should be re-written again Last sentence can be
deleted The authors should delete the reference ldquoDM 2009rdquo
Answer 16 Changes have been made in first paragraph Reference has also been
deleted
Query 17 The authors should be specific is use of unit systems as molminus1 is not right
as it should be molminus1 Please check the manuscript again
Answer 17 Unit has been written properly All manuscript has now been carefully
written
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Query 18 ldquoPiperine and its allied components like piperidine and chavicine are
responsible for pungent properties of black pepper (Badmaev et al 2000
Bhattacharjee and Sengupta 2009)rdquo should be adjusted at the end of first
paragraph of heading ldquopiperinerdquo
Answer 18 Correction has been made accordingly
Query 19 Page 6 Line 17 ldquoBlack pepper essential oil contributes towards the aroma
oleoresin contributes towards the overall taste and the alkaloid piperine
imparts pungency (Zachariah et al 2010)rdquo should be adjusted in the first
paragraph of the main heading
Answer 19 All has been incorporated according to reviewerrsquos suggestion
Query 20 The section of essential oil amp phenolics should be re-written
Answer 20 This portion has now been re-written again
Query 21 The introduction of each aspectsub-heading should be deleted It will
reduce the length of the article considerably The same point is valid for
some other parts of the manuscript too eg Page 7 (Line 13-19) Page 10
(Line 4-10) Page 14 Line 7-21) Page 18 (Line 28-30) etc The text should
be reduced in all these cases
Answer 21 All sub headings has been deleted from the text
Query 22 Humanity should be replaced with mankind as humanity is property not
noun
Answer 22 Humanity has now been replaced with mankind
Query 23 ldquousing different assays ie thiobarbituric acid value (TBA) DPPH radical
scavenging and total antioxidant activity (FTC method)rdquo can be deleted
Answer 23 It has been done according to reviewerrsquos comments
Query 24 ldquoIn addition the inhibitory action as observed through FTC method
strengthened the claims for strong antioxidant activities of essential oil
and oleoresinsrdquo can also be deleted
Answer 24 It has been done according to reviewerrsquos comments
Query 25 Page 8 Line 18 Paragraph needs re-phrasing to make it lucid
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Answer 25 Paragraph has been re-phrased
Query 26 ldquoSpices and herbs are traditional remedies to cure some maladies and
diseased conditions in South Asian territoriesrdquo is duplication thus should
be removed
Answer 26 All duplicate sentences have been removed from the text
Query 27 Re-arrange the section ldquoAnti-inflammatory Potentialrdquo to make it lucid and
introductory details should be avoided eg ldquoThey postulated that
inhibition of interlukon (IL6) matrix metalloproteinase (MMPs)
prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) and activator protein 1rdquo need further clarity
Answer 27 The paragraph has been re-arranged and cleared completely
Query 28 C Antimicrobial Potential of Black Pepper Reference support is limited
Answer 28 More references has now been added in this portion
Query 29 Gastrointestinal health and nutrient absorption needs revision in first and
last paragraph to clear the evidences presented
Answer 29 The literature regarding gastrointestinal health and nutrient absorption
has been revised properly
Query 30 Page 13 Line 5-21 Can data be presented in Tabular form
Answer 30 The details are mentioned in the text Therefore its tabular presentation
would be only duplication of findings not else
Query 31 ldquoSeveral research interventions resulted in finalizing the assumption that
the depressed state is result of many factors that act into play of which
patho-physiological changes of depression includes the increased
glucocorticoid secretion followed by decreased level of brain derived
neurotrophic factor in the hippocampusrdquo can be deleted
Answer 31 The section has been deletec
Query 32 ldquoThe combination of all these parameters can lead to the state where
reduction of hippocampal volume occurs thus resulting in depression and
allied discrepanciesrdquo can also be deleted
Answer 32 The section has been deletec
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Query 33 ldquoChronic stress procedure (CSP) induction in rats is suitable model used
worldwide to assess the potential of dietary components and drugs
against depressionrdquo can also be deleted
Answer 33 The section has been deletec
Query 34 ldquoThe efficacy of drugs is limited as they are effective in the initial stages
but unable to stop the cascade of events going on the central nervous
systemrdquo can not be claimed as most of ailments are treated with the
pharmaceuticals
Answer 34 The section has been deleted and suggestion has been incorporated
Query 35 Last paragraph at Page 15 should be re-written
Answer 35 The last paragraph has been skipped as it was carrying information
supported by only one or two references
Query 36 First paragraph at ldquoBlack pepper against cancerrdquo should be revised
Answer 36 The paragraph is revised and its now writes as ldquoAccording to an estimate
the prevalence of cancer can be reduced (30 to 40) with the dietary habits
(Anto et al 2002 Zhou et al 2003) Some population-based studies also
indicated that consumption of foods rich in bioactive molecules can
decrease the risk of various ailments especially cancer In this regard
consumption of spices is positively correlated with reduced risks of cancer
incidence in Asian and Mediterranean regions (Mohandes et al 1999)
Even the higher risk of malignancies in developing economies can be
linked with the reduced intake of spices (Fleischauer et al 2000 Sloan
2005 Selvendiran et al 2005)rdquo
Query 37 The citations like ldquoZhou et al (2003)rdquo Vellaichamy et al (2009) and
Krishnakumar et al (2009) needs little elaboration regarding their findings
and mechanisms of action Its looks only addition of references as their
results is not properly elaborated
Answer 37 The results of researchers suggested above are mentioned in the text
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Query 38 The section ldquoOther Health Benefitsrdquo needs some greater considerations as
authors just piled up information and literature rather made conclusive
discussion The section can be completely omitted However if authors
want to retain the text than a Tablefigure can be more useful
Answer 38 The section is reviewed again and duplications and unnecessary details
are now skipped from the text
Query 39 Paragraph starting from Vanilloid receptor (TRPV1) should be completely
omitted ass its just contains three studies and no clear links are discussed
with special reference to nutrition point of view
Answer 39 The complete paragraph has been deleted
Query 40 In my view ldquoSome other studies are also available regarding health
promoting potentials of black pepper However many of them are limited
in their applications owing to lack of animal studiesrdquo should be added at
the end of heading ldquoOther health benefitsrdquo
Answer 40 The answer is same as to mentioned in Suggestion 35
Query 41 Authors should check references section again for style and etc Some
references needs to be cited in the text and vice versa
Answer 41 The references style has been checked again and mistakes observed are
corrected
I would like accept that mistakes removed from the article considerably and indeed I am looking forward for better write-up and presentation skills in the future Lastly I would like to request to kindly accept the manuscript as it has been considerably improved Corresponding authors M Tauseef Sultan Assistant Professor Bahauddin Zakariya University Multan Email tauseefsultanhotmailcom
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BLACK PEPPER AND HEALTH CLAIMS A COMPREHENSIVE TREATISE Masood Sadiq Butt a Imran Pasha a M Tauseef Sultan b M Atif Randhawa a
Farhan Saeed a and Waqas Ahmed a a National Institute of Food Science and Technology University of Agriculture Faisalabad
b Department of Food Sciences Bahauddin Zakariya University Multan
ABSTRACT
For millennia spices have been an integral part of human diets and commerce
Recently the widespread recognition of diet-health linkages bolsters their dietary
importance The bioactive components present in them are of considerable significance
owing to their therapeutic potential against various ailments They provide
physiological benefits or prevent chronic ailment in addition to the fundamental
nutrition and often included in the category of functional foods Black pepper (Piper
Nigrum L) is an important healthy food owing to its antioxidant antimicrobial potential
and gastro-protective modules Black pepper with piperine as an active ingredient
holds rich phytochemistry that also includes volatile oil oleoresins and alkaloids More
recently cell-culture studies and animal modeling predicted the role of black pepper
against number of maladies The free-radical scavenging activity of black pepper and its
active ingredients might be helpful in chemoprevention and controlling progression of
tumor growth Additionally the key alkaloid components of Piper Nigrum ie piperine
assist in cognitive brain functioning boost nutrientrsquos absorption and improve
gastrointestinal functionality In this comprehensive treatise efforts are made to
elucidate the antioxidant antimicrobial anti-inflammatory gastro-protective and anti-
depressant activities of black pepper Moreover the synergistic interaction of black
pepper with different drugs and nutrients is the limelight of the manuscript However
the aforementioned health promoting benefits associated with black pepper are proven
in animal modeling Thus there is a need to conduct controlled randomized trials
(CRTrsquos) in human subjects cohort studies and meta-analyses Such future studies
would be helpful in recommending its application in diet-based regimens to prevent
various ailments
Key words Spices Black pepper Piperine Functional properties Nutraceutical
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I Introduction 1
In the recent era efforts have been directed to establish scientific rationale for health 2
improving potential of functional and nutraceuticals foods Innovations in the 3
nutrigenomics and proteomics further reflected the importance of dietary interventions 4
to prevent and cure various maladies In this regard prevention of cardiovascular 5
disorders (CVD) cancer insurgence diabetes mellitus Alzheimerrsquos disease and variety 6
of inflammatory ailments through dietary modules is of prime consideration 7
(Chonpathompikunlert et al 2010) The list of healthy foods marketed with distinct 8
health claims is long enough However spices and their bioactive components are more 9
promising candidates for their inclusion in diet-based regimens to improve human 10
health (Butt et al 2009)Their different parts including dried seed bark fruit root and 11
flower are in use as food adjuncts that impart flavor aroma and color to foods 12
(Srinivasan 2008 Singletary 2010) 13
The demarcation line between culinary and therapeutic use of spices has been a bit hazy 14
from ancient times to the present era (Srinivasan 2005a) The health promoting 15
potential of these foods are numerous but improving digestive system mediating 16
inflammation antimicrobial chemo-protective and neuroprotective tasks are of greater 17
significance (Duessel et al 2008) Recently well-documented evidence supported their 18
ability to prevent cancer insurgence (Christine and Kaefer 2008 Butt and Sultan 2010) 19
However the claims are based on animal studies thus there is a need to study their 20
health claims in human subject in order to warrant their pharmaceutical application to 21
cure various maladies 22
Of the various spices black pepper (Piper Nigrum L) holds a prominent position and is 23
acknowledged as ldquoKing of Spicesrdquo (Nisha et al 2009) It has manifold functional uses in 24
the traditional food formulations kitchens perfumery traditional medicine and even 25
in beauty care (De-Souza et al 2005 Srinivasan et al 2004) Black pepperrsquos pungency 26
and flavor is due to presence of alkaloid piperine volatile oil and oleoresins (Zachariah 27
et al 2010) In Indian folklore medicine it is mainly used as an immune enhancer (Bang 28
et al 2009) and to treat against diarrhea asthma chronic indigestion gastric ailments 29
colic insomnia and epilepsy (Chaudhry and Tariq 2006 Agbor et al 2006 Fu et al 30
2010) The review is an effort to present the comprehensive treatise regarding the 31
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botanical classification and rich phytochemistry of black pepper The health promoting 1
potentials associated with its consumptions are the limelight of the manuscript The 2
details are described in their respective heading herein 3
II Botanical classification and phytochemistry 4
Black pepper belongs to Piperaceae family that comprises over one thousand species 5
with tropical and subtropical distribution (Table 1) It is commonly known as 6
peppermint black pepper kaali-mirch and black gold The coastal areas of India are its 7
prime origin but nowadays its plantation is extended to other parts of the globe too like 8
Vietnam Ceylon Malaysia Indonesia and Brazil (Thanuja et al 2002 Srinivasan 2008 9
Polovka and Suhaj 2010) 10
Place Table 1 here 11
Black pepper is dried form of un-ripened green berries and heat provided during 12
cooking aids in sudden burst of the cell walls The process further boosts enzymatic 13
reactions resulting in greater color changes leading to blackish tonality Black pepper 14
dried fruit is frequently refers as peppercorns (approximately 5 mm in size) The 15
peppercorns are rich in vitamin A and K in addition to dietary fiber calcium 16
magnesium potassium manganese phosphorous and β-carotene Some other products 17
from black pepper are ground pepper oleoresin and pepper oil (Utpala et al 2008 18
Zachariah et al 2010) 19
Black pepper with piperine as an active ingredient contains volatile oil oleoresins and 20
alkaloids Major alkaloids present in black pepper are piperine chavicine piperidine 21
and piperetine (Shaikh et al 2006) The terpenes steroids lignans flavones and 22
alkamides are other primary constituents (Musenga et al 2007 Murthy and 23
Bhattacharya 2008) Black pepper essential oil contributes towards the aroma oleoresin 24
contributes towards the overall taste and the alkaloid piperine imparts pungency 25
(Zachariah et al 2010) The briefs about the phytochemistry of the black pepper are 26
presented in Table 2 The detailed description of major components is discussed herein 27
Place Table 2 here 28
A Piperine 29
In 1820 Danish chemist Hans Christian Orstedt isolated piperine for the first time The 30
relative m-olecular mass of piperine (C17H19O3N) ([1-[5-[1 3-benzodioxol-5-yl]-1-oxo-2 31
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4 pentadienyl piperidine) is 28533 g molminus1 and it contains 7155 carbon 1682 1
oxygen 491 nitrogen and 671 hydrogen It is yellow crystalline substance having a 2
melting point of 128ndash130degC (McNamara et al 2005) It is insoluble in water and acts as 3
weak base which on hydrolysis with nitric acid or aqueous alkali succumb to volatile 4
base piperidine (C5H11N) In contrary the acidic product of hydrolysis is piperine acid 5
(C12H19O4 mp 216ndash217degC) that further exists in four isomeric forms (Parmar et al 6
1997) 7
Piperine is tasteless due to the three isomers which are weakly pungent but its 8
stereoisomer ldquochavicinerdquo imparts characteristic pungency to the black pepper as stated 9
earlier (Bandhopadhyay et al 1990) Piperine is highly sensitive to light so solution 10
should not be exposed to direct light Piperine and its allied components like piperidine 11
and chavicine are responsible for pungent properties of black pepper (Badmaev et al 12
2000 Kaefera and Milne 2008) 13
Solvent extraction systems using ethanol as solvent are employed for the extraction of 14
piperine from black pepper (Naseri and Yahyavi 2008) The reverse phase high-15
performance liquid chromatography (R-HPLC) and spectrophotometer can be used for 16
its estimation The spectrophotometeric method invariably yields elevated results thus 17
HPLC method is more reliable (Wood et al 1988 Sowbhagya et al 1990) 18
The piperine is important for its health provoking potential described in later section of 19
the aritlce Briefly it facilitates the digestion and reduces the food passage time in 20
intestine by improving the digestive enzyme stimulation and saliva secretion In 21
addition to gastric protective functions piperine extends its services in liver protection 22
and bio-absorption of micronutrients vitamins and trace elements It helps increasing 23
the bioavailability of many types of drugs and phytochemicals thus act as nutrient 24
enhancer (Snyman et al 2001 Capasso et al 2002 Kumoro et al 2009) 25
B Essential oil 26
The essential oil of Black pepper (about 1ndash3) appears as a colorless to greenish liquid 27
with spicy (peppery) aroma It has characteristic odor reminiscent with flashpoint of 28
54degC specific gravity (0860 - 0884) and refractive index (1478 - 1488) at 20degC The 29
optical rotation (-1deg to -23deg) of black pepper oil is levorotatory (George et al 1988 30
Shankaracharya et al 1997) The extraction of essential oil can be carried out using 31
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various methods ie liquid carbon dioxide steam distillation and solid-phase micro 1
extraction (SPME) The nutrient and volatile components can be estimated through 2
column chromatography gas chromatography (GC) and gas-chromatography mass 3
spectrometer (Tipsrisukond et al 1998 Ferreira and Meireles 2002) 4
Until now 46 compounds are discovered The major components included are (E)-5
ocimene guaiene (Z) (E)-farnesol guaiol and cadinol Sabinene carophyllene and 6
terpinen-4-ol are present in appreciable quantities Other imperative sesquiterpene 7
hydrocarbons are bisabolene cadinenes calamenene copaene cubebenes ar-8
curcumene elemenes farnesene guaiene humulenes isocaryophyllene muurolene 9
santalene selinenes ledene sesquisabinene and zingiberene (Ao et al 1998 Zachariah 10
and Parthasarathy 2008 Renjie et al 2010) 11
C Phenolic compounds 12
The black pepper is rich in potent phenolic acids and antioxidants It is therefore 13
important spice for ameliorating oxidative stress The phenolic components of black 14
pepper are mixture of the glycosides of phenolic acids and flavonol glycosides (Renjie et 15
al 2010) Previously Parmar et al (1997) listed the flavonol constituents from black 16
pepper ie isoquercetin quercetin 3-β-D-rutinoside isorhamnetin kaempferol-3-o-β-17
galactoside kaempferol 3-arabinoside and quercetin-3-o-β-D rutinoside Overall the 18
black pepper contains the appreciable quantities of certain bioactive molecules that are 19
helpful in reducing the extent of various maladies 20
III Nutraceutical and Functional Scenario 21
The black pepper is used in conventional medicines as food adjunct to improve 22
digestive system through various modules ie better appetite amp absorption and 23
controlling dyspepsia amp fleshiness However the existing health problems that concern 24
mankind primarily include cardiovascular disorders diabetes mellitus inflammatory 25
disease and cancer insurgence (Chonpathompikunlert et al 2010) Several animal 26
studies explicated the role of black Pepper as preventive agent against these maladies 27
(Szallasi 2005 Politeo et al 2006) Some highlights of the health promoting potential of 28
bioactive molecules present in black pepper are presented in Table 3 However the 29
details of its potential health promoting benefits are described herein 30
Place Table 3 here 31
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A Antioxidant Potential 1
Oxidation is an inevitable process observed in body cells coupled with some 2
undesirable responses that include production of reactive oxygen species (ROS) ROS 3
are widely accepted as the causative agent responsible for various ailments ie cancer 4
inflammation atherosclerosis and aging (Butt et al 2009) Excessive production of ROS 5
outplays the defense capabilities of body resulting in oxidative stress (Seifried et al 6
2007) A considerable number of spices and aromatic herbs are known to possess 7
antioxidant potential ought to the presence of bioactive molecules in them (Liu and Ng 8
2000) 9
In this regard Saxena et al (2007) established positive correlation between antioxidant 10
activity (AOA) and phenolic contents (PC) present in plants (r=-047) However 11
coefficient of correlation and determination is higher for spices (r=-086 and R2 =74 12
respectively) Black pepper holds significant antioxidant activity as 50 inhibition of 13
free radicals can be achieved with 043mg In some earlier studies conducted by Gulccedilin 14
(2005) it was observed that water and ethanol extracts (75 microgml) of black pepper show 15
955 and 933 inhibition of lipid-peroxidation respectively The inhibition ought to 16
total phenolics content ie 543 and 428microgmg respectively Saxena et al (2007) 17
reported higher quantities of polypheols ie 191mg100g Determination of antioxidant 18
activity through some In vitro trials generated some conclusive evidences In this 19
regard (Kapoor et al 2009) observed high antioxidant activities of black pepper 20
essential oil and oleoresins as compared to synthetic antioxidants Likewise Su et al 21
(2007) indicated that black pepper is a potential dietary source of natural antioxidants 22
Therefore presence of these functional ingredients in black pepper makes it a strong 23
candidate to ameliorate oxidative stress (Mittal and Gupta 2000) Gulccedilin (2005) 24
attributed these actions to its strong hydrogen-donating ability metal chelating and 25
effectiveness to scavenge free radicals Additionally synergistic effects of piperine with 26
some other antioxidants like curcumin also assign valuable position to black pepper in 27
disease prevention strategies related to ROS and allied species (Aggarwal 2010) 28
The animal modeling using high-fat diets can be utilized to assess the antioxidant 29
activities of plants In this regard the production of thiobarbituric acid reactive 30
substances (TBARS) and conjugated dienes (CD) is used as indices of oxidative damage 31
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Whilst imbalance in activities of antioxidant enzymes including superoxide dismutase 1
(SOD) catalase (CAT) glutathione-S-transferase (GST) glutathione peroxidase (GPx) 2
and glutathione contents are indices of reduced antioxidant status of the body 3
(Ramasamy and Namasivayam 2006) Vijayakumar et al (2004) reported that 4
supplementation of black pepperpiperine lowered oxidative damage and modulated 5
the enzyme systems functioning in the body (Vijayakumar and Nalini 2006) Rauscher 6
et al (2007) used diabetes mellitus induction as a model of oxidative damage and 7
application of piperine 10mgkgday ip reversed the diabetes mediated changes in 8
Sprague Dawley rats The effects are attributed to presence of antioxidants that further 9
results in reduced LDL-oxidation via modulation of prostaglandins and leukotrienes 10
synthesis (Srinivasan 2005b) 11
In the nutshell black pepper holds antioxidant potential but needs further testing 12
through controlled randomized trials (CRTrsquos) The results from such studies would 13
guarantee utilization of black pepper and its bioactive molecules as natural antioxidant 14
in food chain and diet based strategies to prevent various maladies 15
B Anti-inflammatory Potential 16
The process of inflammation can lead to the development of various ailments that 17
include arthritis Alzheimerrsquos Parkinsonrsquos disease and even cancer insurgence is also 18
linked with inflammatory burst The mechanism to cope with the inflammation 19
comprises of many pathways that also include inhibition of enzymes responsible for 20
inflammatory cascade (Mueller et al 2011) Diets containing functional ingredients 21
hold anti-inflammatory potential (Monika et al 2010) Recent pharmacological studies 22
conducted at animals and cell levels have shown that black pepper and its active 23
ingredients piperine might be useful against these undesirable responses (Gupta et al 24
2000 Selvendiran et al 2003 Sabina et al 2011) 25
Eventually anti-inflammatory activities of black pepper are reported for the first time 26
some two decades ago Mujumdar et al (1990) indicated that piperine mitigate the acute 27
inflammatory process through stimulating the pituitary adrenal axis Later Bang et al 28
(2009) strengthened the anti-inflammatory activities of piperine (20 amp 100 mgkgday) 29
through some in vitro trials They postulated that inhibition of interlukon (IL6) matrix 30
metalloproteinase (MMPs) prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) and activator protein 1 are 31
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possible routes for their said properties Recently Sabina et al (2011) reported that 1
piperine (50100ugml) suppressed the level of β-glucuronidase and lactate 2
dehydrogenase in dose-dependent manner Piperine along with some other 3
components can inhibit the expression of enzymes like 5-lipoxygenase and COX-1 that 4
are responsible for leukotriene and prostaglandin biosynthesis These effects 5
collectively are valuable to prevent degenerative disorders like rheumatoid arthritis too 6
(Stohr et al 2001 Lee et al 2008) 7
Overall the anti-inflammatory perspectives of black pepper and its active ingredients 8
should be tested in disease prevention and control associated with inflammation 9
C Antimicrobial Potential of Black Pepper 10
If we turn the pages of history we can see that since long plants were employed as 11
antimicrobial agents (Irkin and Korukluoglu 2009) Utilization of natural products 12
especially spices as antimicrobials is allied with dual benefits ie prevention of 13
infectious disorder and improving health Phytochemicals present in these products 14
hold antimicrobial potential and extensively explored in the recent epoch Amongst 15
phenolics possess well-documented antimicrobial potential (Weerakkody et al 2010) 16
Black pepper and piperine hold antimicrobial properties and can remarkably limit the 17
growth of Staphylococcus aureus (Sangwan et al 2008) S epidermidis and Salmonella typhi 18
(Arora and Kaur 1999) Additionally Singh et al (2005) further strengthened the notion 19
by the proof against Bacillus cereus and B subtilis Recently Weerakkody et al (2010) 20
enumerated the significant antimicrobial potential of black pepper Some extracts of 21
black pepper displayed excellent growth inhibition of bacteria like Staphylococcus 22
Bacillus and Streptococcus with minimum inhibitory concentrations (MIC) of 125 250 and 23
500ppm respectively (Karsha and Lakshmi 2010) Likewise pseudomonas was more 24
susceptible to black pepper followed by Escherichia coli Klebsiella and Salmonella (625 25
125 and 250ppm MIC respectively) 26
In this regard Mc-Mahon et al (1995) also reported the anti-parasitic behavior of black 27
pepperrsquos alkaloids against Giardia and Entamoeba species Similar studies by various 28
other scientists concluded their potential against trypanosomes and plasmodia One of the 29
interesting roles of black pepper is related to repellent potential against various insects 30
and rodent Scott et al (2002) observed that black pepper and other freshly ground 31
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peppers are sprinkled to repel many mammals It is also reported to be effective against 1
houseflies along with its ability to depress egg-laying (MacKinno et al 1997) The 2
extracted essential oil from black pepper can also be applied to protect grains from 3
insect damage and control worm infestations (Dorman and Deans 2000) Some 4
bioactive molecules of black pepper find their application in allelopathic control of 5
insect-pests owing to their efficacy (Gbewonyo et al 1993) Black Pepper oil also 6
demonstrated significant antimicrobial activity against animal pathogens (Bonjar 2004) 7
Overall black pepper holds substantial antimicrobial activity against various 8
microorganisms and can find different applications ranging from preserving foods to 9
prevent infections 10
D Gastrointestinal health and nutrient absorption 11
Black pepper and its active ingredients are commonly employed as traditional remedies 12
against gastric disturbances from time immemorial It is widely accepted that black 13
pepper is instrumental to prevent and cure gastrointestinal problems The black pepper 14
enhances the production of hydrochloric acid from stomach thus improving digestion 15
through stimulation of histamine H2 receptors In addition black pepper has 16
diaphoretic (promotes sweating) and diuretic (promotes urination) properties (Johri et 17
al 1992 Ononiwu et al 2002) 18
As far absorption of piperine is concerned it is absorbed from mucosal side (44-63) 19
that could be traced in intestinal tissue and serosal fluids (Suresh and Srinivasan 2007) 20
Piperine improves the functionality of gastrointestinal tract The mechanisms of action 21
include enhanced absorption of nutrients improved enzymes synthesis and perk-up 22
defense capabilities The examples include enhanced intestinal absorption of 23
methionine amp calcium ions trace elements (selenium) vitamins B and β-carotene 24
(Badmaev et al 2000 Capasso et al 2002) The amplified nutrient absorption is 25
dependent upon the positive changes in permeability of intestinal cells membranes 26
(Srinivasan 2007) Moreover it protects intestinal membranes from gastric secretions 27
and ROS damage owing to antioxidant potential Moreover black pepper significantly 28
enhanced the activities of antioxidant enzymes ie SOD catalase GR and GST These 29
mechanisms collectively lead to balanced mucosal health to provide gastro-protection 30
(Irani 2005 Chaudhry and Tariq 2006 Prakash and Srinivasan 2010) In addition to 31
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above black pepper and its active ingredients improve expression of some digestive 1
enzymes along with increase in the secretion of saliva These collectively lead to 2
facilitated digestion with reduced transit time in gastrointestinal tract (Kumoro et al 3
2009 Bang et al 2009 Kaefera and Milne 2008) 4
Recently Okumura et al (2010) presented the hypothesis that piperine intake may 5
decrease body weight and visceral fat accumulation through increased expression of 6
thermogenic protein uncoupling protein-1 in the mice Badmaev et al (1999) showed 7
that black pepper could speed the metabolic procedures that generate energy in the 8
human body Although the same process is responsible for sustaining weight loss but 9
recognized as playing an essential role in modulating nutrients absorption from diet 10
Moreover piperine increases the oxygen uptake when administered to perfuse hind 11
limbs of experimental rats (Srinivasan 2007 Eldershaw et al 1994) Pepper juice 12
amplifies intestinal absorption of different nutrients and piperine dose-dependently 13
restrained fatty acid oxidation in rat liver microsomes (Platel et al 2003 14
Tachakittirungrod et al 2007) 15
Black pepper along with its bioactive molecules can be used in constipation and 16
diarrhea The mode of action of black pepper and its bioactive molecules involves 17
concentration-dependent amp atropine-sensitive stimulant effect spontaneous 18
contractions similar to loperamide and nifedipine inhibition of naloxone-sensitive 19
effect Ca(2+) channel blocking (CCB) activity relaxant effect K+ (80 mM)-induced 20
contractions These mechanisms collectively leads to spasmodic (cholinergic) and 21
antispasmodic (opioid agonist and Ca (2+) antagonist) effects as narrated by Lambert et 22
al (2004) and Mehmood and Gilani (2010) Overall the results are quire conclusive to 23
warrant the utilization of black pepper and its ingredients to prevent and cure various 24
gastro-intestinal disorders 25
E Improvement in drugs amp phytochemicals delivery 26
The phytochemicals and nutrients are important to maintain the human health but issue 27
of their bioavailability needs researcherrsquos attention Some bioactive molecules work 28
synergistically to improve the absorption of each other Black pepper and piperine 29
improved the bioavailability of some phytochemicals like curcumin catechins etc The 30
mechanisms for claimed effects include 1) ability to promote the rapid absorption 2) 31
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protection from chemical reactions in the gastrointestinal tract and 3) protection against 1
oxidative damage (Agbor et al 2010 Singletary 2010) 2
The black pepper and piperine improve the bioavailability of many drugs In this 3
regard piperine enhances the oral bioavailability of carbamazepine and phenytoin 4
(drugs used to cure epilepsy) by improving their absorption (Pattanaik et al 2009) 5
Previously Pattanaik et al (2006) provided evidences for synergistic effects of piperine 6
(20mg) administered with phenytoin Likewise supplementation of 120 mg coenzyme 7
Q10 with piperine for 21 days produced a statistically significant (p = 00348) greater 8
area under the plasma curve (30) as compared to coenzyme Q10 alone (Badmaev et 9
al 2000) The results of efficacy studies conducted by Jin and Han (2010) suggest that 10
piperine significantly augments the oral exposure of fexofenadine in rats probably due 11
to the inhibition of P-glycoprotein-mediated cellular efflux during the intestinal 12
absorption (Lee et al 2006) In some studies utilization of black pepper or its active 13
ingredients including piperine increased the bioavailability of nimesulide (anti-14
inflammatory drug) Acute toxicity studies on mice revealed a reduction in lethal dose 15
(LD50) of the combination (980 mg kg-1) as compared to nimesulide (1500 mg kg-1) alone 16
(Gupta et al 2000) Likewise drugs like ampicillin and Norfloxacin mediate variety of 17
bacterial infections and co-administration of 20 mgkg of piperine can enhance their 18
effectiveness (Janakiraman and Manavalan 2008) 19
Piperine also boosts the bioavailability of important phytochemicals contained in other 20
foods eg bioactive components present in curcumin and green tea (Selvendiran et al 21
2003) Curcumin has been widely used as food additive and herbal medicine 22
throughout Asia The combination of piperine (25 mgkg ip 21 days) with curcumin 23
(20 and 40 mgkg ip 21 days) showed improved anti-immobility neurotransmitter 24
enhancing and monoamine oxidase inhibitory (MAO-A) effects of curcumin (Bhutani et 25
al 2009 Suresh and Srinivasan 2010) The combination of curcumin and piperine is 26
most likely to inhibit CYP3A CYP2C9 UGT and SULT metabolism within the 27
intestinal mucosa (Volak et al 2008) 28
Conclusively addition of black pepper or piperine to recipes amp meals can improve the 29
restorative worth of various spices and other foodstuffs (Nakatani et al 1986 30
Selvendiran et al 2003) Black pepper can enable us to reap optimum benefits from the 31
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medicinal phytochemicals found in other dietary spices Its bioavailability enhancing 1
properties makes black pepper one of the most important spices 2
F Neuroprotective potential of black pepper 3
Globally statistics are alarming regarding the mental and brain ailments According to 4
estimate more than 450 million people suffer from some nervous problems (Gupta et 5
al 2000) Amongst depression is leading source of distress and discomfort for more 6
than 20 of global population (Kessler et al 1994) Humans in a bid to find the way out 7
to these conditions have devised many possible methods yet are not so successful in this 8
arena (Dorman et al 2000 Fu et al 2010) 9
The neuroprotective role of functional foods has been highlighted in the recent past to 10
cure number of ailments In this regard antioxidant potential of black pepper and its 11
bioactive molecules is of considerable importance to improve brain function 12
(Wattanathorn et al 2008) Furthermore the supplementation of piperine (5 10 and 13
20mgkg bodyday) provides neuro-protection including improved cognitive function 14
(Hanumanthachar and Miland 2005 Lee et al 2005) Li et al (2007) previously 15
investigated the antidepressant-like effect of piperine (25 5 and 10 mgkg) Their 16
results revealed that piperine ameliorated the chronic mild stress due to changes in 17
sucrose consumption plasma corticosterone level and open field activity They 18
commented that up-regulation of the progenitor cell proliferation of hippocampus and 19
cytoprotective activities are responsible for antidepressant-like effect of piperine Later 20
Li et al (2007) added that piperine treatment up-regulated brain-derived neurotrophic 21
factor (BDNF) and mRNA expression Additionally Hu et al (2009) indicated that 22
piperine (10 amp 20 mgkg) improved the depression through reduction in ACTH and 23
CRH levels thus ultimately leading to modulating hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal 24
(HPA) axis Recently Bhutani et al (2009) suggested to use piperine in combination 25
with curcumin for the treatment of depressive disorders The behavioral studies using 26
forced swimming test (FST) and tail suspension test (TST) revealed that piperine is 27
potent anti-depressant agent 10 amp 20 mgkg (Lee et al 2005 Mohit et al 2009 Liao 28
et al 2009) 29
Currently the number of patients suffering from Alzheimerrsquos disease is one of the 30
biggest challenges being faced by mankind (Filley 1995 Zarotsky et al 2003 Liston et 31
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al 2004) The scientists over the globe attempted to isolate some natural products 1
suitable against such disorders (Galli et al 2002 Youdim et al 2002 Jabeen et al 2007) 2
In one such study Chonpathompikunlert et al (2010) studied the effects of piperine in 3
rat modeling and observed that piperine (5 10 and 20 mgkg BW) significantly 4
improved memory impairment and neurodegeneration in hippocampus Piperine and 5
its analog (methyl piperate) have ability to restrain the monoamine oxidases (MAO) (Li 6
et al 2007 Naseri and Yahyavi 2008) that is one of suitable strategy to prevent 7
neurodegenerative problems such as Alzheimerrsquos and Parkinsonrsquos (Kong et al 2004 8
Edmondson et al 2007 Lee et al 2008) However the effects of piperine on 9
neurogenesis are not well demonstrated in human subjects but modes of actions could 10
possible be reduced extent of lipid peroxidation and acetylcholinesterase enzyme 11
(Youdim et al 2002) 12
Black pepper and its active ingredients can be supportive in treating various disorders 13
related to nervous systems that include depression Alzheimer epilepsy etc However 14
its pharmaceutical application cannot be warranted now owing to less number of 15
scientific investigations in human subjects Therefore as earlier stated that controlled 16
randomized trials should be conducted keeping in mind the above discussion to bring 17
meticulousness of the issues 18
G Black pepper against cancer 19
According to an estimate the prevalence of cancer can be reduced (30 to 40) with the 20
dietary habits (Anto et al 2002 Zhou et al 2003) Some population-based studies also 21
indicated that consumption of foods rich in bioactive molecules can decrease the risk of 22
various ailments especially cancer In this regard consumption of spices is positively 23
correlated with reduced risks of cancer incidence in Asian and Mediterranean regions 24
(Mohandes et al 1999) Even the higher risk of malignancies in developing economies 25
can be linked with the reduced intake of spices (Fleischauer et al 2000 Sloan 2005 26
Selvendiran et al 2005) 27
The anticancer perspectives of black pepper include modulation of phase-I phase-II 28
detoxification systems inhibition of lipid peroxidation and indeed improvement in 29
antioxidants status (Selvendiran and Sakthisekaran 2004) In this regard Zhou et al 30
(2003) presented the evidences that the positive anticancer effects of piperine against 31
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benzo-pyrene induced lung carcinogenesis in mice model are due to its ability to 1
interaction with cytochrome P450 enzyme syste Later Selvendiran et al (2004) 2
explicated that piperine exhibited in vitro and in vivo dose-dependent inhibition of 3
phase-I detoxification system (Bhardwaj et al 2002) Moreover piperine modulated the 4
mitochondrial tricarboxylic acid cycle and glutathione-metabolizing enzymes in animal 5
model lung carcinogenesis (Thirunavukkarasu et al 2001 Vijayakumar et al 2004 6
Suresh and Srinivasan 2006) Later Vellaichamy et al (2009) examined the 7
chemopreventive potential of piperine (50mgkg) against 712-8
dimethylbenz[a]anthracene (DMBA)-induced skin carcinogenesis Piperine modulated 9
the phase I amp II detoxification system effectively thus ameliorating lipid peroxidation 10
In addition to aforementioned effects the improvements in antioxidants status to 11
normal are of significant importance for health care Likewise Krishnakumar et al 12
(2009) observed similar results in oral cancer bearing animals Earlier Nalini et al 13
(1998) observed that black pepper may protect the colon cancer by decreasing the 14
activity of β-glucuronidase and mucinase Pellitorine (terpinoids present in black 15
pepper) showed strong cytotoxic activities against HL60 and MCT-7 cell lines (Ee et al 16
2010) Black pepper also counteracts cancer development directly (Selvendiran et al 17
2004) through modification in enzyme kinetics to control the protein level in blood 18
(Polovka and Suhaj 2010) In another study Bogomolny et al (2008) supported some 19
earlier studies that piperine owing to its potent antioxidant property can reduce protein 20
expression thus modulating cell proliferation and transformation (Selvendiran et al 21
2006) Research has revealed that pepper exerts a free-radical scavenging activity that 22
assists in controlling the progression of some cancers In some conditions the same 23
property can be useful in reducing the growth of cancer cells (Yadav and Bhatnagar 24
2007) More recently Liu et al (2010) postulated that nearly all bioactive molecules of 25
black pepper can suppress TNF-induced NF-kappaB activation The extracts of black 26
pepper at 200 microgmL and its compounds at 25 microgmL inhibited lipid peroxidation 27
by 45-85 COX enzymes by 31-80 and cancer cells proliferation by 35-868 28
Piperine when used in combination with curcumin yielded some promising results as 29
their combination restored the status of lipid peroxidation antioxidants and detoxifying 30
agents in DMBA-induced bone marrow cancer (Manoharan et al 2009) Furthermore 31
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black pepper and cardamom extracts collectively enhance the cytotoxic activity of 1
natural killer cells that indicate their potential anti-cancer effects (Majdalawieh and 2
Carr 2010) 3
The black pepper and its components are also effective in reducing the extent of toxicity 4
of certain components The drastic effects of some toxic compounds like DMBA carbon 5
tetrachloride tert-butyl hydroperoxide dioxin and AFB1 are mediated by black pepper 6
and piperine (60 microM) as elaborated by some scientists (Reen et al 1997 Koul and Kapil 7
1993 Amakura et al 2003 Han et al 2008) The undesirable effects of aforementioned 8
toxic metabolites are of serious concern for human amp animal health as they enter 9
through food chain and cause reproductive toxicity teratogenicity immune 10
dysfunction hepatotoxicity and endocrine changes (Schecter et al 2006 Ishida et al 11
2008) Researchers hypothesized that piperine may hinder hydrolysis of glucuronide 12
conjugates causing toxins and mucinase to be degraded (Kobayashi et al 2003 Nalini 13
et al 1998 Srinivasan 2007) The black pepper and its bioactive molecules hold 14
potential to prevent cancerous growth and are of important for their anti-genotoxicity 15
perspectives 16
H Other Health Benefits 17
The hypocholesterolemic and antioxidant property of black pepper has far-reaching 18
nutraceutical worth (Tachakittirungrod et al 2007) The increased levels of 19
triglycerides total amp low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol are major risk factors for 20
cardiovascular disorders Some dietary strategies can prevent prevalence and 21
pathogenesis of CVDrsquos The improvement in peroxisome proliferators-activated 22
receptor (PPAR)-α is one possible route to improve the lipid profile The piperine 23
exerted the highest trans-activational activities with EC (50) values of 84thinspmicroM and 49thinspmicroM 24
respectively (Mueller et al 2011) Earlier Taqvi et al (2008) explored underlying 25
mechanism behind cardiovascular effects of piperine (1 to 10 mgkg) It caused a dose-26
dependent decrease in mean arterial pressure (MAP) through inhibition of K+ (80 mM) 27
precontractions amp phenylephrine (PE) and Ca2+ channel blockade Piperine (20 28
mgkgday) decreased the blood pressure caused by the blockage of voltage-29
dependent calcium channels (Hlavackova et al 2010) 30
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One of the main common ailments in the world diabetes mellitus enforces a fabulous 1
health and social burden (McDonnell and Archbold 1996) The pathogenesis of diabetes 2
is dependent on many factors and glycation of the various proteins in the body is of 3
considerable importance The glycation of albumins and allied protein might lead to 4
change in nature structure and their biochemical activity Black pepper has inhibitory 5
effects on albumin glycation reaction (Dearlove et al 2008 Singletary 2010) Likewise 6
Saraswat et al (2009) reported inhibition of 40 to 90 (piperine 10 mgml) in the 7
formation of advanced glycation end-products (AGE) to lens proteins Black pepper 8
(IC50 02mgmL) showed excellent selectivity towards aldose reductase inhibition The 9
aforementioned discussion portrayed the message that inclusion of black pepper in 10
dietary strategies can be beneficial in management of diabetes and its complications 11
(Vijayakumar et al 2004 Saraswat et al 2008) However there is still needs for some 12
community-based trials for meticulousness 13
Black pepper extract has been studied by (Venkatasamy et al 2004) to treat skin 14
disorders ie vitilago that is characterized by lesions of depigmentation Ebihara et al 15
(2006) suggested that black pepper excavate and its main alkaloid piperine endorse 16
stimulatory effects on melanocyte proliferation and dendricity thus it can be used for 17
the treatment of vitiligo (Soumyanath et al 2006 Lin et al 2007) In humans black 18
pepper oil is one the strongest appetizer inhalation stimulates the swallowing in post 19
stroke patients with dysphagia Some other studies are also available regarding health 20
promoting potentials of black pepper However many of them are limited in their 21
applications owing to lack of animal studies 22
Conclusion 23
In the recent epoch much focus has been paid to functional and nutraceutical food The 24
health promoting prospective of such products is ought to bioactive components 25
present in them Black pepper owing to functional ingredients like piperine oleoresins 26
and essential oil is helpful in regulating gastrointestinal functionality It is also helpful 27
in mediating inflammation Black pepper can provide neuro-protection thus defending 28
the body from depression and Alzheimerrsquos The synergistic effect of black pepper in 29
enhancing the bioavailability of nutrients and drugs is of considerable importance 30
Overall the nutraceutical perspective of black pepper is of key importance for health 31
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care consultants However researcher concentration is immediately required to asses its 1
health promoting potential through controlled randomized trials (CRTrsquos) and cohort 2
studies Additional efforts are also required to asses its proper utilization in different 3
products and results of such studies would bring meticulousness of the concerns 4
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inhibitor Drug Metab Dispos 36 1594-1605 26
Wattanathorn J Chonpathompikunlert P Muchimapura S Priprem A and 27
Tankamnerdthai O (2008) Piperine the potential functional food for mood and 28
cognitive disorders Food Chem Toxicol 46 3106-3110 29
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Weerakkody N S Caffin N Turner M S and Dykes G A (2010) In vitro 1
antimicrobial activity of less-utilized spice and herb extracts against selected 2
food-borne bacteria Food Control 21 1408-1414 3
Wood A B Barrow M L and James D J (1988) Piperine determination in pepper 4
Piper Nigrum L and its oleoresins A reversed phase high performance liquid 5
chromatographic method J Flavour Frag 3 55-64 6
Yadav A S and Bhatnagar D (2007) Modulatory effect of spice extracts on iron-7
induced lipid peroxidation in rat liver Biofactors 29 147-157 8
Youdim K A Spencer J P Schroeter H and Rice-Evans C (2002) Dietary 9
flavonoids as potential neuroprotectants Biol Chem 383 503ndash519 10
Zachariah T J and Parthasarathy V A (2008) Black pepper In Chemistry of Spices 11
pp 21-40 Parthasarathy V A Chempakam B and Zachariah T J Eds CABI 12
UK 13
Zachariah T J Safeer A L Jayarajan K Leela N K Vipin T M Saji K V Shiva K 14
N Parthasarathy V A and Mammootty K P (2010) Correlation of 15
metabolites in the leaf and berries of selected black pepper varieties Sci Horti 16
123 418-422 17
Zarotsky V Sramek J J and Cutler N R (2003) Galantamine hydrobromide an 18
agent for Alzheimerrsquos disease Am J Health Syst Pharm 60 446ndash452 19
Zhou S Gao Y Jiang W Huang M Xu A and Paxton J W (2003) Interactions of 20
herbs with cytochrome Drug Metab Rev 35 35ndash98 21
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Table-1 Botanical Classification of black pepper Groups Name
Kingdom Plantae
Subkingdom Tracheobionta
Superdivision Spermatophyta
Division Magnoliophyta
Class Magnoliopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Family Piperales
Order Piperaceae
Genus Piper L
Specie Piper nigrum L Source USDA NRCS 2010 The PLANTS Database (httpplants usdagov 9 May 2010)
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Table 2 Rich phytochemistry of the black pepper Sr No Researcher Chemical Components Percentage
1 Lee et al (2004) Singletary (2010)
Essential oil Piperine Chavicine Piperidine Fatty oils Resin Starch
1-25 5-9 1 8 6-8 0-5 22-42
2 Ravindran and Johny (2001)
Essential oil Piperine Starch Oleoresin
04 to 70 20 to 74 15-45 35-12
3 Murthy and Bhattacharya (2008)
Essential oil (limonene β-caryophyllene sabinene and β-pinene)
4 Singh et al (2005) Acetone extract Piperine Piperolein Piper amide Guineensine
335 137 34 323
5 Utpala et al (2008) Phenol contents 03 to 08 mgg
6 Orav et al (2004) Musenga et al (2007)
Essential oil
β-caryophyllene Limonene β-pinene ∆-3-carene Sabinene α-pinene Eugenol Terpinen-4-ol Hedycaryol β-eudesmol Caryophyllene oxide α-phellandrene
14-704 29-384 07-256 17-190 0-122 03-104 01-410 0-132 0-91 0-97 01-72 NA
7 Jirovetz et al (2002) Elemol Germacrene-D Limonene Β-pinene α-pinene β-ocimine β-pinene α-phellandrene αhumulene ∆-carene Βphellandrene T-muurolol
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Table 3 Functional amp Nutraceuticals Effect of Bioactive Compounds of Black Pepper
Bioactive compounds
Functional amp Nutraceuticals Role Researchers
Piperine
1 Bio-absorption of vitamins and trace elements 2 Effective against acute inflammatory process 3 Antimicrobial properties 4 Improved functionality of gastrointestinal tract 5 Decreased body weight and visceral fat accumulation 6 Improved bioavailability of curcumin and catechins 7 Enhanced bioavailability of many drugs 8 Piperine ameliorate the chronic mild stress 9 Reduce risk of cancer 10 reducing the extent of toxicity of certain components
Kumoro et al 2009 Capasso et al 2002 Bang et al 2009 Sangwan et al 2008 Badmaev et al 2000 Okumura et al 2010 Singletary 2010 Pattanaik et al 2009 Li et al 2007 Vellaichamy et al 2009 Han et al 2008
Essential oil
1 Contributes aroma 2 Control worm infestations
Zachariah et al 2010 Dorman and Deans 2000
Phenolics 1 Reduce oxidation process 2 Ameliorating oxidative stress
Renjie et al 2010 Saxena et al 2007
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Journal Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition Manuscript ID BFSN-2011-0286 Manuscript Title BLACK PEPPER AND HEALTH CLAIMS A COMPREHENSIVE
TREATISE
Dear Editor I have seen the reviewerrsquos comments eagerly and made the following changes in the article as per desired Query 1 The some text in the article should be written again as language should be
simple and lucid for the readers and researchers The use of same
sentencesconcepts aspects at multiple places should be avoided
Answer 1 Corrections have been made Now appropriate words are used for
specific purpose
Query 2 Health benefits should be checked again and each aspect should be
discussed only at one place I would suggest the authors to add up one or
two table regarding the health promoting potential of the black pepper
Answer 2 Every aspect related to health endorsing effects of black pepper has been
discussed separately only at one place Table regarding health benefits of
black pepper has now been added in the manuscript
Query 3 Finally yet importantly grammatical errors should be removed
Answer 3 All grammatical errors have been eliminated from the text
Query 4 The first line of the abstract should be as ldquoFor millennia spices have been
an integral part of human diets and commerce Recently the widespread
recognition of diet-health linkages bolsters the dietary importance of
spices and herbsrdquo
Answer 4 It has been changed according to reviewerrsquos comments
Query 5 The words selection should be appropriate especially in the abstract
section eg ldquoholdrdquo is used twice that should be avoided
Answer 5 Proper and suitable words has been incorporated in text especially
abstract portion and duplication has been removed
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Query 6 Page 1 Line 24 The sentence use should ldquoBlack pepper (Piper nigrum L)
is an important healthy food owing to its antioxidant amp antimicrobial
potential and gastro-protective modulesrdquo
Answer 6 Now sentence is according to reviewerrsquos suggestions
Query 7 From abstract ldquoMore recently cell-culture studies and animal modeling
predicted the role of black pepper against number of maladiesrdquo can be
omitted as its duplication of same concepts mentioned earlier
Answer 7 We all authors have discussed and suggested that this sentence has
different meanings and not considered as duplication
Query 8 Page 1 Line 37 Component should be replaced with components in the
abstract Accordingly the complete sentence should be re-written
Answer 8 The word ldquocomponentsrdquo has remained same as it means different
components of piper nigrum
Query 9 Meta-analysis represents single expression or experiment so it should be
changed to meta-analyses
Answer 9 Changes has been incorporated according to reviewerrsquos comments
Query 10 First and second paragraph can be combined into one I think following
could be one possibility ldquoIn the recent era efforts have been directed to
establish scientific rationale for health improving potential of functional
and nutraceuticals foods Amongst prevention of cardiovascular
disorders (CVD) cancer insurgence diabetes mellitus Alzheimerrsquos
disease and variety of inflammatory ailments through dietary modules is
of prime consideration Moreover emerging findings in the nutrigenomics
and proteomics further reflected their importance in a deeper sense
(Chonpathompikunlert et al 2010) The list of healthy foods marketed
with distinct health claims is long enough However spices and their
bioactive components are more promising candidates for their inclusion in
diet-based regimens to improve human health (Geoffrey 2006 Butt et al
2009) Their different parts including dried seed bark fruit root and
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flower are in use as food adjuncts that impart flavor aroma and color to
foods (Srinivasan 2008 Singletary 2010)rdquo
Answer 10 First and second paragraph of manuscript has now been combined
Query 11 Chonpathompikunlert et al 2010 should be checked again Is paper
published in 2010 or 2009 as two references are given in reference section
Answer 11 Chonpathompikunlert et al 2010 has been published in 2010
Query 12 Why authors written these sentence eg ldquoBeing the sole reason for many
of the attacks in the ancient ages still considered instrumental in the
economies of many nations across the globe (Srinivasan 2005)rdquo and
ldquoDuring the era of industrialization and globalization these commodities
were traded in the western countries that led to wide bloom in their
productionrdquo as they must be deleted I would suggest authors to look into
introduction again and reduce its length to 34th Moreover the sentences
should be linked with each in the same paragraphs
Answer 12 The Correction has been and these sentences were deleted from the text
Query 13 Page 3 Line 1 Human subject should be replaced with human subjects
Answer 13 It has been done according to suggestions
Query 14 The last two paragraphs can also be merged up into one
Answer 14 Both paragraphs has been combined
Query 15 Functional uses can be replaced with applications
Answer 15 Changes has been incorporated according to comment
Query 16 The first paragraph should be re-written again Last sentence can be
deleted The authors should delete the reference ldquoDM 2009rdquo
Answer 16 Changes have been made in first paragraph Reference has also been
deleted
Query 17 The authors should be specific is use of unit systems as molminus1 is not right
as it should be molminus1 Please check the manuscript again
Answer 17 Unit has been written properly All manuscript has now been carefully
written
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Query 18 ldquoPiperine and its allied components like piperidine and chavicine are
responsible for pungent properties of black pepper (Badmaev et al 2000
Bhattacharjee and Sengupta 2009)rdquo should be adjusted at the end of first
paragraph of heading ldquopiperinerdquo
Answer 18 Correction has been made accordingly
Query 19 Page 6 Line 17 ldquoBlack pepper essential oil contributes towards the aroma
oleoresin contributes towards the overall taste and the alkaloid piperine
imparts pungency (Zachariah et al 2010)rdquo should be adjusted in the first
paragraph of the main heading
Answer 19 All has been incorporated according to reviewerrsquos suggestion
Query 20 The section of essential oil amp phenolics should be re-written
Answer 20 This portion has now been re-written again
Query 21 The introduction of each aspectsub-heading should be deleted It will
reduce the length of the article considerably The same point is valid for
some other parts of the manuscript too eg Page 7 (Line 13-19) Page 10
(Line 4-10) Page 14 Line 7-21) Page 18 (Line 28-30) etc The text should
be reduced in all these cases
Answer 21 All sub headings has been deleted from the text
Query 22 Humanity should be replaced with mankind as humanity is property not
noun
Answer 22 Humanity has now been replaced with mankind
Query 23 ldquousing different assays ie thiobarbituric acid value (TBA) DPPH radical
scavenging and total antioxidant activity (FTC method)rdquo can be deleted
Answer 23 It has been done according to reviewerrsquos comments
Query 24 ldquoIn addition the inhibitory action as observed through FTC method
strengthened the claims for strong antioxidant activities of essential oil
and oleoresinsrdquo can also be deleted
Answer 24 It has been done according to reviewerrsquos comments
Query 25 Page 8 Line 18 Paragraph needs re-phrasing to make it lucid
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Answer 25 Paragraph has been re-phrased
Query 26 ldquoSpices and herbs are traditional remedies to cure some maladies and
diseased conditions in South Asian territoriesrdquo is duplication thus should
be removed
Answer 26 All duplicate sentences have been removed from the text
Query 27 Re-arrange the section ldquoAnti-inflammatory Potentialrdquo to make it lucid and
introductory details should be avoided eg ldquoThey postulated that
inhibition of interlukon (IL6) matrix metalloproteinase (MMPs)
prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) and activator protein 1rdquo need further clarity
Answer 27 The paragraph has been re-arranged and cleared completely
Query 28 C Antimicrobial Potential of Black Pepper Reference support is limited
Answer 28 More references has now been added in this portion
Query 29 Gastrointestinal health and nutrient absorption needs revision in first and
last paragraph to clear the evidences presented
Answer 29 The literature regarding gastrointestinal health and nutrient absorption
has been revised properly
Query 30 Page 13 Line 5-21 Can data be presented in Tabular form
Answer 30 The details are mentioned in the text Therefore its tabular presentation
would be only duplication of findings not else
Query 31 ldquoSeveral research interventions resulted in finalizing the assumption that
the depressed state is result of many factors that act into play of which
patho-physiological changes of depression includes the increased
glucocorticoid secretion followed by decreased level of brain derived
neurotrophic factor in the hippocampusrdquo can be deleted
Answer 31 The section has been deletec
Query 32 ldquoThe combination of all these parameters can lead to the state where
reduction of hippocampal volume occurs thus resulting in depression and
allied discrepanciesrdquo can also be deleted
Answer 32 The section has been deletec
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Query 33 ldquoChronic stress procedure (CSP) induction in rats is suitable model used
worldwide to assess the potential of dietary components and drugs
against depressionrdquo can also be deleted
Answer 33 The section has been deletec
Query 34 ldquoThe efficacy of drugs is limited as they are effective in the initial stages
but unable to stop the cascade of events going on the central nervous
systemrdquo can not be claimed as most of ailments are treated with the
pharmaceuticals
Answer 34 The section has been deleted and suggestion has been incorporated
Query 35 Last paragraph at Page 15 should be re-written
Answer 35 The last paragraph has been skipped as it was carrying information
supported by only one or two references
Query 36 First paragraph at ldquoBlack pepper against cancerrdquo should be revised
Answer 36 The paragraph is revised and its now writes as ldquoAccording to an estimate
the prevalence of cancer can be reduced (30 to 40) with the dietary habits
(Anto et al 2002 Zhou et al 2003) Some population-based studies also
indicated that consumption of foods rich in bioactive molecules can
decrease the risk of various ailments especially cancer In this regard
consumption of spices is positively correlated with reduced risks of cancer
incidence in Asian and Mediterranean regions (Mohandes et al 1999)
Even the higher risk of malignancies in developing economies can be
linked with the reduced intake of spices (Fleischauer et al 2000 Sloan
2005 Selvendiran et al 2005)rdquo
Query 37 The citations like ldquoZhou et al (2003)rdquo Vellaichamy et al (2009) and
Krishnakumar et al (2009) needs little elaboration regarding their findings
and mechanisms of action Its looks only addition of references as their
results is not properly elaborated
Answer 37 The results of researchers suggested above are mentioned in the text
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Query 38 The section ldquoOther Health Benefitsrdquo needs some greater considerations as
authors just piled up information and literature rather made conclusive
discussion The section can be completely omitted However if authors
want to retain the text than a Tablefigure can be more useful
Answer 38 The section is reviewed again and duplications and unnecessary details
are now skipped from the text
Query 39 Paragraph starting from Vanilloid receptor (TRPV1) should be completely
omitted ass its just contains three studies and no clear links are discussed
with special reference to nutrition point of view
Answer 39 The complete paragraph has been deleted
Query 40 In my view ldquoSome other studies are also available regarding health
promoting potentials of black pepper However many of them are limited
in their applications owing to lack of animal studiesrdquo should be added at
the end of heading ldquoOther health benefitsrdquo
Answer 40 The answer is same as to mentioned in Suggestion 35
Query 41 Authors should check references section again for style and etc Some
references needs to be cited in the text and vice versa
Answer 41 The references style has been checked again and mistakes observed are
corrected
I would like accept that mistakes removed from the article considerably and indeed I am looking forward for better write-up and presentation skills in the future Lastly I would like to request to kindly accept the manuscript as it has been considerably improved Corresponding authors M Tauseef Sultan Assistant Professor Bahauddin Zakariya University Multan Email tauseefsultanhotmailcom
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I Introduction 1
In the recent era efforts have been directed to establish scientific rationale for health 2
improving potential of functional and nutraceuticals foods Innovations in the 3
nutrigenomics and proteomics further reflected the importance of dietary interventions 4
to prevent and cure various maladies In this regard prevention of cardiovascular 5
disorders (CVD) cancer insurgence diabetes mellitus Alzheimerrsquos disease and variety 6
of inflammatory ailments through dietary modules is of prime consideration 7
(Chonpathompikunlert et al 2010) The list of healthy foods marketed with distinct 8
health claims is long enough However spices and their bioactive components are more 9
promising candidates for their inclusion in diet-based regimens to improve human 10
health (Butt et al 2009)Their different parts including dried seed bark fruit root and 11
flower are in use as food adjuncts that impart flavor aroma and color to foods 12
(Srinivasan 2008 Singletary 2010) 13
The demarcation line between culinary and therapeutic use of spices has been a bit hazy 14
from ancient times to the present era (Srinivasan 2005a) The health promoting 15
potential of these foods are numerous but improving digestive system mediating 16
inflammation antimicrobial chemo-protective and neuroprotective tasks are of greater 17
significance (Duessel et al 2008) Recently well-documented evidence supported their 18
ability to prevent cancer insurgence (Christine and Kaefer 2008 Butt and Sultan 2010) 19
However the claims are based on animal studies thus there is a need to study their 20
health claims in human subject in order to warrant their pharmaceutical application to 21
cure various maladies 22
Of the various spices black pepper (Piper Nigrum L) holds a prominent position and is 23
acknowledged as ldquoKing of Spicesrdquo (Nisha et al 2009) It has manifold functional uses in 24
the traditional food formulations kitchens perfumery traditional medicine and even 25
in beauty care (De-Souza et al 2005 Srinivasan et al 2004) Black pepperrsquos pungency 26
and flavor is due to presence of alkaloid piperine volatile oil and oleoresins (Zachariah 27
et al 2010) In Indian folklore medicine it is mainly used as an immune enhancer (Bang 28
et al 2009) and to treat against diarrhea asthma chronic indigestion gastric ailments 29
colic insomnia and epilepsy (Chaudhry and Tariq 2006 Agbor et al 2006 Fu et al 30
2010) The review is an effort to present the comprehensive treatise regarding the 31
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botanical classification and rich phytochemistry of black pepper The health promoting 1
potentials associated with its consumptions are the limelight of the manuscript The 2
details are described in their respective heading herein 3
II Botanical classification and phytochemistry 4
Black pepper belongs to Piperaceae family that comprises over one thousand species 5
with tropical and subtropical distribution (Table 1) It is commonly known as 6
peppermint black pepper kaali-mirch and black gold The coastal areas of India are its 7
prime origin but nowadays its plantation is extended to other parts of the globe too like 8
Vietnam Ceylon Malaysia Indonesia and Brazil (Thanuja et al 2002 Srinivasan 2008 9
Polovka and Suhaj 2010) 10
Place Table 1 here 11
Black pepper is dried form of un-ripened green berries and heat provided during 12
cooking aids in sudden burst of the cell walls The process further boosts enzymatic 13
reactions resulting in greater color changes leading to blackish tonality Black pepper 14
dried fruit is frequently refers as peppercorns (approximately 5 mm in size) The 15
peppercorns are rich in vitamin A and K in addition to dietary fiber calcium 16
magnesium potassium manganese phosphorous and β-carotene Some other products 17
from black pepper are ground pepper oleoresin and pepper oil (Utpala et al 2008 18
Zachariah et al 2010) 19
Black pepper with piperine as an active ingredient contains volatile oil oleoresins and 20
alkaloids Major alkaloids present in black pepper are piperine chavicine piperidine 21
and piperetine (Shaikh et al 2006) The terpenes steroids lignans flavones and 22
alkamides are other primary constituents (Musenga et al 2007 Murthy and 23
Bhattacharya 2008) Black pepper essential oil contributes towards the aroma oleoresin 24
contributes towards the overall taste and the alkaloid piperine imparts pungency 25
(Zachariah et al 2010) The briefs about the phytochemistry of the black pepper are 26
presented in Table 2 The detailed description of major components is discussed herein 27
Place Table 2 here 28
A Piperine 29
In 1820 Danish chemist Hans Christian Orstedt isolated piperine for the first time The 30
relative m-olecular mass of piperine (C17H19O3N) ([1-[5-[1 3-benzodioxol-5-yl]-1-oxo-2 31
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4 pentadienyl piperidine) is 28533 g molminus1 and it contains 7155 carbon 1682 1
oxygen 491 nitrogen and 671 hydrogen It is yellow crystalline substance having a 2
melting point of 128ndash130degC (McNamara et al 2005) It is insoluble in water and acts as 3
weak base which on hydrolysis with nitric acid or aqueous alkali succumb to volatile 4
base piperidine (C5H11N) In contrary the acidic product of hydrolysis is piperine acid 5
(C12H19O4 mp 216ndash217degC) that further exists in four isomeric forms (Parmar et al 6
1997) 7
Piperine is tasteless due to the three isomers which are weakly pungent but its 8
stereoisomer ldquochavicinerdquo imparts characteristic pungency to the black pepper as stated 9
earlier (Bandhopadhyay et al 1990) Piperine is highly sensitive to light so solution 10
should not be exposed to direct light Piperine and its allied components like piperidine 11
and chavicine are responsible for pungent properties of black pepper (Badmaev et al 12
2000 Kaefera and Milne 2008) 13
Solvent extraction systems using ethanol as solvent are employed for the extraction of 14
piperine from black pepper (Naseri and Yahyavi 2008) The reverse phase high-15
performance liquid chromatography (R-HPLC) and spectrophotometer can be used for 16
its estimation The spectrophotometeric method invariably yields elevated results thus 17
HPLC method is more reliable (Wood et al 1988 Sowbhagya et al 1990) 18
The piperine is important for its health provoking potential described in later section of 19
the aritlce Briefly it facilitates the digestion and reduces the food passage time in 20
intestine by improving the digestive enzyme stimulation and saliva secretion In 21
addition to gastric protective functions piperine extends its services in liver protection 22
and bio-absorption of micronutrients vitamins and trace elements It helps increasing 23
the bioavailability of many types of drugs and phytochemicals thus act as nutrient 24
enhancer (Snyman et al 2001 Capasso et al 2002 Kumoro et al 2009) 25
B Essential oil 26
The essential oil of Black pepper (about 1ndash3) appears as a colorless to greenish liquid 27
with spicy (peppery) aroma It has characteristic odor reminiscent with flashpoint of 28
54degC specific gravity (0860 - 0884) and refractive index (1478 - 1488) at 20degC The 29
optical rotation (-1deg to -23deg) of black pepper oil is levorotatory (George et al 1988 30
Shankaracharya et al 1997) The extraction of essential oil can be carried out using 31
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various methods ie liquid carbon dioxide steam distillation and solid-phase micro 1
extraction (SPME) The nutrient and volatile components can be estimated through 2
column chromatography gas chromatography (GC) and gas-chromatography mass 3
spectrometer (Tipsrisukond et al 1998 Ferreira and Meireles 2002) 4
Until now 46 compounds are discovered The major components included are (E)-5
ocimene guaiene (Z) (E)-farnesol guaiol and cadinol Sabinene carophyllene and 6
terpinen-4-ol are present in appreciable quantities Other imperative sesquiterpene 7
hydrocarbons are bisabolene cadinenes calamenene copaene cubebenes ar-8
curcumene elemenes farnesene guaiene humulenes isocaryophyllene muurolene 9
santalene selinenes ledene sesquisabinene and zingiberene (Ao et al 1998 Zachariah 10
and Parthasarathy 2008 Renjie et al 2010) 11
C Phenolic compounds 12
The black pepper is rich in potent phenolic acids and antioxidants It is therefore 13
important spice for ameliorating oxidative stress The phenolic components of black 14
pepper are mixture of the glycosides of phenolic acids and flavonol glycosides (Renjie et 15
al 2010) Previously Parmar et al (1997) listed the flavonol constituents from black 16
pepper ie isoquercetin quercetin 3-β-D-rutinoside isorhamnetin kaempferol-3-o-β-17
galactoside kaempferol 3-arabinoside and quercetin-3-o-β-D rutinoside Overall the 18
black pepper contains the appreciable quantities of certain bioactive molecules that are 19
helpful in reducing the extent of various maladies 20
III Nutraceutical and Functional Scenario 21
The black pepper is used in conventional medicines as food adjunct to improve 22
digestive system through various modules ie better appetite amp absorption and 23
controlling dyspepsia amp fleshiness However the existing health problems that concern 24
mankind primarily include cardiovascular disorders diabetes mellitus inflammatory 25
disease and cancer insurgence (Chonpathompikunlert et al 2010) Several animal 26
studies explicated the role of black Pepper as preventive agent against these maladies 27
(Szallasi 2005 Politeo et al 2006) Some highlights of the health promoting potential of 28
bioactive molecules present in black pepper are presented in Table 3 However the 29
details of its potential health promoting benefits are described herein 30
Place Table 3 here 31
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A Antioxidant Potential 1
Oxidation is an inevitable process observed in body cells coupled with some 2
undesirable responses that include production of reactive oxygen species (ROS) ROS 3
are widely accepted as the causative agent responsible for various ailments ie cancer 4
inflammation atherosclerosis and aging (Butt et al 2009) Excessive production of ROS 5
outplays the defense capabilities of body resulting in oxidative stress (Seifried et al 6
2007) A considerable number of spices and aromatic herbs are known to possess 7
antioxidant potential ought to the presence of bioactive molecules in them (Liu and Ng 8
2000) 9
In this regard Saxena et al (2007) established positive correlation between antioxidant 10
activity (AOA) and phenolic contents (PC) present in plants (r=-047) However 11
coefficient of correlation and determination is higher for spices (r=-086 and R2 =74 12
respectively) Black pepper holds significant antioxidant activity as 50 inhibition of 13
free radicals can be achieved with 043mg In some earlier studies conducted by Gulccedilin 14
(2005) it was observed that water and ethanol extracts (75 microgml) of black pepper show 15
955 and 933 inhibition of lipid-peroxidation respectively The inhibition ought to 16
total phenolics content ie 543 and 428microgmg respectively Saxena et al (2007) 17
reported higher quantities of polypheols ie 191mg100g Determination of antioxidant 18
activity through some In vitro trials generated some conclusive evidences In this 19
regard (Kapoor et al 2009) observed high antioxidant activities of black pepper 20
essential oil and oleoresins as compared to synthetic antioxidants Likewise Su et al 21
(2007) indicated that black pepper is a potential dietary source of natural antioxidants 22
Therefore presence of these functional ingredients in black pepper makes it a strong 23
candidate to ameliorate oxidative stress (Mittal and Gupta 2000) Gulccedilin (2005) 24
attributed these actions to its strong hydrogen-donating ability metal chelating and 25
effectiveness to scavenge free radicals Additionally synergistic effects of piperine with 26
some other antioxidants like curcumin also assign valuable position to black pepper in 27
disease prevention strategies related to ROS and allied species (Aggarwal 2010) 28
The animal modeling using high-fat diets can be utilized to assess the antioxidant 29
activities of plants In this regard the production of thiobarbituric acid reactive 30
substances (TBARS) and conjugated dienes (CD) is used as indices of oxidative damage 31
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Whilst imbalance in activities of antioxidant enzymes including superoxide dismutase 1
(SOD) catalase (CAT) glutathione-S-transferase (GST) glutathione peroxidase (GPx) 2
and glutathione contents are indices of reduced antioxidant status of the body 3
(Ramasamy and Namasivayam 2006) Vijayakumar et al (2004) reported that 4
supplementation of black pepperpiperine lowered oxidative damage and modulated 5
the enzyme systems functioning in the body (Vijayakumar and Nalini 2006) Rauscher 6
et al (2007) used diabetes mellitus induction as a model of oxidative damage and 7
application of piperine 10mgkgday ip reversed the diabetes mediated changes in 8
Sprague Dawley rats The effects are attributed to presence of antioxidants that further 9
results in reduced LDL-oxidation via modulation of prostaglandins and leukotrienes 10
synthesis (Srinivasan 2005b) 11
In the nutshell black pepper holds antioxidant potential but needs further testing 12
through controlled randomized trials (CRTrsquos) The results from such studies would 13
guarantee utilization of black pepper and its bioactive molecules as natural antioxidant 14
in food chain and diet based strategies to prevent various maladies 15
B Anti-inflammatory Potential 16
The process of inflammation can lead to the development of various ailments that 17
include arthritis Alzheimerrsquos Parkinsonrsquos disease and even cancer insurgence is also 18
linked with inflammatory burst The mechanism to cope with the inflammation 19
comprises of many pathways that also include inhibition of enzymes responsible for 20
inflammatory cascade (Mueller et al 2011) Diets containing functional ingredients 21
hold anti-inflammatory potential (Monika et al 2010) Recent pharmacological studies 22
conducted at animals and cell levels have shown that black pepper and its active 23
ingredients piperine might be useful against these undesirable responses (Gupta et al 24
2000 Selvendiran et al 2003 Sabina et al 2011) 25
Eventually anti-inflammatory activities of black pepper are reported for the first time 26
some two decades ago Mujumdar et al (1990) indicated that piperine mitigate the acute 27
inflammatory process through stimulating the pituitary adrenal axis Later Bang et al 28
(2009) strengthened the anti-inflammatory activities of piperine (20 amp 100 mgkgday) 29
through some in vitro trials They postulated that inhibition of interlukon (IL6) matrix 30
metalloproteinase (MMPs) prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) and activator protein 1 are 31
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possible routes for their said properties Recently Sabina et al (2011) reported that 1
piperine (50100ugml) suppressed the level of β-glucuronidase and lactate 2
dehydrogenase in dose-dependent manner Piperine along with some other 3
components can inhibit the expression of enzymes like 5-lipoxygenase and COX-1 that 4
are responsible for leukotriene and prostaglandin biosynthesis These effects 5
collectively are valuable to prevent degenerative disorders like rheumatoid arthritis too 6
(Stohr et al 2001 Lee et al 2008) 7
Overall the anti-inflammatory perspectives of black pepper and its active ingredients 8
should be tested in disease prevention and control associated with inflammation 9
C Antimicrobial Potential of Black Pepper 10
If we turn the pages of history we can see that since long plants were employed as 11
antimicrobial agents (Irkin and Korukluoglu 2009) Utilization of natural products 12
especially spices as antimicrobials is allied with dual benefits ie prevention of 13
infectious disorder and improving health Phytochemicals present in these products 14
hold antimicrobial potential and extensively explored in the recent epoch Amongst 15
phenolics possess well-documented antimicrobial potential (Weerakkody et al 2010) 16
Black pepper and piperine hold antimicrobial properties and can remarkably limit the 17
growth of Staphylococcus aureus (Sangwan et al 2008) S epidermidis and Salmonella typhi 18
(Arora and Kaur 1999) Additionally Singh et al (2005) further strengthened the notion 19
by the proof against Bacillus cereus and B subtilis Recently Weerakkody et al (2010) 20
enumerated the significant antimicrobial potential of black pepper Some extracts of 21
black pepper displayed excellent growth inhibition of bacteria like Staphylococcus 22
Bacillus and Streptococcus with minimum inhibitory concentrations (MIC) of 125 250 and 23
500ppm respectively (Karsha and Lakshmi 2010) Likewise pseudomonas was more 24
susceptible to black pepper followed by Escherichia coli Klebsiella and Salmonella (625 25
125 and 250ppm MIC respectively) 26
In this regard Mc-Mahon et al (1995) also reported the anti-parasitic behavior of black 27
pepperrsquos alkaloids against Giardia and Entamoeba species Similar studies by various 28
other scientists concluded their potential against trypanosomes and plasmodia One of the 29
interesting roles of black pepper is related to repellent potential against various insects 30
and rodent Scott et al (2002) observed that black pepper and other freshly ground 31
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peppers are sprinkled to repel many mammals It is also reported to be effective against 1
houseflies along with its ability to depress egg-laying (MacKinno et al 1997) The 2
extracted essential oil from black pepper can also be applied to protect grains from 3
insect damage and control worm infestations (Dorman and Deans 2000) Some 4
bioactive molecules of black pepper find their application in allelopathic control of 5
insect-pests owing to their efficacy (Gbewonyo et al 1993) Black Pepper oil also 6
demonstrated significant antimicrobial activity against animal pathogens (Bonjar 2004) 7
Overall black pepper holds substantial antimicrobial activity against various 8
microorganisms and can find different applications ranging from preserving foods to 9
prevent infections 10
D Gastrointestinal health and nutrient absorption 11
Black pepper and its active ingredients are commonly employed as traditional remedies 12
against gastric disturbances from time immemorial It is widely accepted that black 13
pepper is instrumental to prevent and cure gastrointestinal problems The black pepper 14
enhances the production of hydrochloric acid from stomach thus improving digestion 15
through stimulation of histamine H2 receptors In addition black pepper has 16
diaphoretic (promotes sweating) and diuretic (promotes urination) properties (Johri et 17
al 1992 Ononiwu et al 2002) 18
As far absorption of piperine is concerned it is absorbed from mucosal side (44-63) 19
that could be traced in intestinal tissue and serosal fluids (Suresh and Srinivasan 2007) 20
Piperine improves the functionality of gastrointestinal tract The mechanisms of action 21
include enhanced absorption of nutrients improved enzymes synthesis and perk-up 22
defense capabilities The examples include enhanced intestinal absorption of 23
methionine amp calcium ions trace elements (selenium) vitamins B and β-carotene 24
(Badmaev et al 2000 Capasso et al 2002) The amplified nutrient absorption is 25
dependent upon the positive changes in permeability of intestinal cells membranes 26
(Srinivasan 2007) Moreover it protects intestinal membranes from gastric secretions 27
and ROS damage owing to antioxidant potential Moreover black pepper significantly 28
enhanced the activities of antioxidant enzymes ie SOD catalase GR and GST These 29
mechanisms collectively lead to balanced mucosal health to provide gastro-protection 30
(Irani 2005 Chaudhry and Tariq 2006 Prakash and Srinivasan 2010) In addition to 31
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above black pepper and its active ingredients improve expression of some digestive 1
enzymes along with increase in the secretion of saliva These collectively lead to 2
facilitated digestion with reduced transit time in gastrointestinal tract (Kumoro et al 3
2009 Bang et al 2009 Kaefera and Milne 2008) 4
Recently Okumura et al (2010) presented the hypothesis that piperine intake may 5
decrease body weight and visceral fat accumulation through increased expression of 6
thermogenic protein uncoupling protein-1 in the mice Badmaev et al (1999) showed 7
that black pepper could speed the metabolic procedures that generate energy in the 8
human body Although the same process is responsible for sustaining weight loss but 9
recognized as playing an essential role in modulating nutrients absorption from diet 10
Moreover piperine increases the oxygen uptake when administered to perfuse hind 11
limbs of experimental rats (Srinivasan 2007 Eldershaw et al 1994) Pepper juice 12
amplifies intestinal absorption of different nutrients and piperine dose-dependently 13
restrained fatty acid oxidation in rat liver microsomes (Platel et al 2003 14
Tachakittirungrod et al 2007) 15
Black pepper along with its bioactive molecules can be used in constipation and 16
diarrhea The mode of action of black pepper and its bioactive molecules involves 17
concentration-dependent amp atropine-sensitive stimulant effect spontaneous 18
contractions similar to loperamide and nifedipine inhibition of naloxone-sensitive 19
effect Ca(2+) channel blocking (CCB) activity relaxant effect K+ (80 mM)-induced 20
contractions These mechanisms collectively leads to spasmodic (cholinergic) and 21
antispasmodic (opioid agonist and Ca (2+) antagonist) effects as narrated by Lambert et 22
al (2004) and Mehmood and Gilani (2010) Overall the results are quire conclusive to 23
warrant the utilization of black pepper and its ingredients to prevent and cure various 24
gastro-intestinal disorders 25
E Improvement in drugs amp phytochemicals delivery 26
The phytochemicals and nutrients are important to maintain the human health but issue 27
of their bioavailability needs researcherrsquos attention Some bioactive molecules work 28
synergistically to improve the absorption of each other Black pepper and piperine 29
improved the bioavailability of some phytochemicals like curcumin catechins etc The 30
mechanisms for claimed effects include 1) ability to promote the rapid absorption 2) 31
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protection from chemical reactions in the gastrointestinal tract and 3) protection against 1
oxidative damage (Agbor et al 2010 Singletary 2010) 2
The black pepper and piperine improve the bioavailability of many drugs In this 3
regard piperine enhances the oral bioavailability of carbamazepine and phenytoin 4
(drugs used to cure epilepsy) by improving their absorption (Pattanaik et al 2009) 5
Previously Pattanaik et al (2006) provided evidences for synergistic effects of piperine 6
(20mg) administered with phenytoin Likewise supplementation of 120 mg coenzyme 7
Q10 with piperine for 21 days produced a statistically significant (p = 00348) greater 8
area under the plasma curve (30) as compared to coenzyme Q10 alone (Badmaev et 9
al 2000) The results of efficacy studies conducted by Jin and Han (2010) suggest that 10
piperine significantly augments the oral exposure of fexofenadine in rats probably due 11
to the inhibition of P-glycoprotein-mediated cellular efflux during the intestinal 12
absorption (Lee et al 2006) In some studies utilization of black pepper or its active 13
ingredients including piperine increased the bioavailability of nimesulide (anti-14
inflammatory drug) Acute toxicity studies on mice revealed a reduction in lethal dose 15
(LD50) of the combination (980 mg kg-1) as compared to nimesulide (1500 mg kg-1) alone 16
(Gupta et al 2000) Likewise drugs like ampicillin and Norfloxacin mediate variety of 17
bacterial infections and co-administration of 20 mgkg of piperine can enhance their 18
effectiveness (Janakiraman and Manavalan 2008) 19
Piperine also boosts the bioavailability of important phytochemicals contained in other 20
foods eg bioactive components present in curcumin and green tea (Selvendiran et al 21
2003) Curcumin has been widely used as food additive and herbal medicine 22
throughout Asia The combination of piperine (25 mgkg ip 21 days) with curcumin 23
(20 and 40 mgkg ip 21 days) showed improved anti-immobility neurotransmitter 24
enhancing and monoamine oxidase inhibitory (MAO-A) effects of curcumin (Bhutani et 25
al 2009 Suresh and Srinivasan 2010) The combination of curcumin and piperine is 26
most likely to inhibit CYP3A CYP2C9 UGT and SULT metabolism within the 27
intestinal mucosa (Volak et al 2008) 28
Conclusively addition of black pepper or piperine to recipes amp meals can improve the 29
restorative worth of various spices and other foodstuffs (Nakatani et al 1986 30
Selvendiran et al 2003) Black pepper can enable us to reap optimum benefits from the 31
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medicinal phytochemicals found in other dietary spices Its bioavailability enhancing 1
properties makes black pepper one of the most important spices 2
F Neuroprotective potential of black pepper 3
Globally statistics are alarming regarding the mental and brain ailments According to 4
estimate more than 450 million people suffer from some nervous problems (Gupta et 5
al 2000) Amongst depression is leading source of distress and discomfort for more 6
than 20 of global population (Kessler et al 1994) Humans in a bid to find the way out 7
to these conditions have devised many possible methods yet are not so successful in this 8
arena (Dorman et al 2000 Fu et al 2010) 9
The neuroprotective role of functional foods has been highlighted in the recent past to 10
cure number of ailments In this regard antioxidant potential of black pepper and its 11
bioactive molecules is of considerable importance to improve brain function 12
(Wattanathorn et al 2008) Furthermore the supplementation of piperine (5 10 and 13
20mgkg bodyday) provides neuro-protection including improved cognitive function 14
(Hanumanthachar and Miland 2005 Lee et al 2005) Li et al (2007) previously 15
investigated the antidepressant-like effect of piperine (25 5 and 10 mgkg) Their 16
results revealed that piperine ameliorated the chronic mild stress due to changes in 17
sucrose consumption plasma corticosterone level and open field activity They 18
commented that up-regulation of the progenitor cell proliferation of hippocampus and 19
cytoprotective activities are responsible for antidepressant-like effect of piperine Later 20
Li et al (2007) added that piperine treatment up-regulated brain-derived neurotrophic 21
factor (BDNF) and mRNA expression Additionally Hu et al (2009) indicated that 22
piperine (10 amp 20 mgkg) improved the depression through reduction in ACTH and 23
CRH levels thus ultimately leading to modulating hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal 24
(HPA) axis Recently Bhutani et al (2009) suggested to use piperine in combination 25
with curcumin for the treatment of depressive disorders The behavioral studies using 26
forced swimming test (FST) and tail suspension test (TST) revealed that piperine is 27
potent anti-depressant agent 10 amp 20 mgkg (Lee et al 2005 Mohit et al 2009 Liao 28
et al 2009) 29
Currently the number of patients suffering from Alzheimerrsquos disease is one of the 30
biggest challenges being faced by mankind (Filley 1995 Zarotsky et al 2003 Liston et 31
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al 2004) The scientists over the globe attempted to isolate some natural products 1
suitable against such disorders (Galli et al 2002 Youdim et al 2002 Jabeen et al 2007) 2
In one such study Chonpathompikunlert et al (2010) studied the effects of piperine in 3
rat modeling and observed that piperine (5 10 and 20 mgkg BW) significantly 4
improved memory impairment and neurodegeneration in hippocampus Piperine and 5
its analog (methyl piperate) have ability to restrain the monoamine oxidases (MAO) (Li 6
et al 2007 Naseri and Yahyavi 2008) that is one of suitable strategy to prevent 7
neurodegenerative problems such as Alzheimerrsquos and Parkinsonrsquos (Kong et al 2004 8
Edmondson et al 2007 Lee et al 2008) However the effects of piperine on 9
neurogenesis are not well demonstrated in human subjects but modes of actions could 10
possible be reduced extent of lipid peroxidation and acetylcholinesterase enzyme 11
(Youdim et al 2002) 12
Black pepper and its active ingredients can be supportive in treating various disorders 13
related to nervous systems that include depression Alzheimer epilepsy etc However 14
its pharmaceutical application cannot be warranted now owing to less number of 15
scientific investigations in human subjects Therefore as earlier stated that controlled 16
randomized trials should be conducted keeping in mind the above discussion to bring 17
meticulousness of the issues 18
G Black pepper against cancer 19
According to an estimate the prevalence of cancer can be reduced (30 to 40) with the 20
dietary habits (Anto et al 2002 Zhou et al 2003) Some population-based studies also 21
indicated that consumption of foods rich in bioactive molecules can decrease the risk of 22
various ailments especially cancer In this regard consumption of spices is positively 23
correlated with reduced risks of cancer incidence in Asian and Mediterranean regions 24
(Mohandes et al 1999) Even the higher risk of malignancies in developing economies 25
can be linked with the reduced intake of spices (Fleischauer et al 2000 Sloan 2005 26
Selvendiran et al 2005) 27
The anticancer perspectives of black pepper include modulation of phase-I phase-II 28
detoxification systems inhibition of lipid peroxidation and indeed improvement in 29
antioxidants status (Selvendiran and Sakthisekaran 2004) In this regard Zhou et al 30
(2003) presented the evidences that the positive anticancer effects of piperine against 31
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benzo-pyrene induced lung carcinogenesis in mice model are due to its ability to 1
interaction with cytochrome P450 enzyme syste Later Selvendiran et al (2004) 2
explicated that piperine exhibited in vitro and in vivo dose-dependent inhibition of 3
phase-I detoxification system (Bhardwaj et al 2002) Moreover piperine modulated the 4
mitochondrial tricarboxylic acid cycle and glutathione-metabolizing enzymes in animal 5
model lung carcinogenesis (Thirunavukkarasu et al 2001 Vijayakumar et al 2004 6
Suresh and Srinivasan 2006) Later Vellaichamy et al (2009) examined the 7
chemopreventive potential of piperine (50mgkg) against 712-8
dimethylbenz[a]anthracene (DMBA)-induced skin carcinogenesis Piperine modulated 9
the phase I amp II detoxification system effectively thus ameliorating lipid peroxidation 10
In addition to aforementioned effects the improvements in antioxidants status to 11
normal are of significant importance for health care Likewise Krishnakumar et al 12
(2009) observed similar results in oral cancer bearing animals Earlier Nalini et al 13
(1998) observed that black pepper may protect the colon cancer by decreasing the 14
activity of β-glucuronidase and mucinase Pellitorine (terpinoids present in black 15
pepper) showed strong cytotoxic activities against HL60 and MCT-7 cell lines (Ee et al 16
2010) Black pepper also counteracts cancer development directly (Selvendiran et al 17
2004) through modification in enzyme kinetics to control the protein level in blood 18
(Polovka and Suhaj 2010) In another study Bogomolny et al (2008) supported some 19
earlier studies that piperine owing to its potent antioxidant property can reduce protein 20
expression thus modulating cell proliferation and transformation (Selvendiran et al 21
2006) Research has revealed that pepper exerts a free-radical scavenging activity that 22
assists in controlling the progression of some cancers In some conditions the same 23
property can be useful in reducing the growth of cancer cells (Yadav and Bhatnagar 24
2007) More recently Liu et al (2010) postulated that nearly all bioactive molecules of 25
black pepper can suppress TNF-induced NF-kappaB activation The extracts of black 26
pepper at 200 microgmL and its compounds at 25 microgmL inhibited lipid peroxidation 27
by 45-85 COX enzymes by 31-80 and cancer cells proliferation by 35-868 28
Piperine when used in combination with curcumin yielded some promising results as 29
their combination restored the status of lipid peroxidation antioxidants and detoxifying 30
agents in DMBA-induced bone marrow cancer (Manoharan et al 2009) Furthermore 31
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black pepper and cardamom extracts collectively enhance the cytotoxic activity of 1
natural killer cells that indicate their potential anti-cancer effects (Majdalawieh and 2
Carr 2010) 3
The black pepper and its components are also effective in reducing the extent of toxicity 4
of certain components The drastic effects of some toxic compounds like DMBA carbon 5
tetrachloride tert-butyl hydroperoxide dioxin and AFB1 are mediated by black pepper 6
and piperine (60 microM) as elaborated by some scientists (Reen et al 1997 Koul and Kapil 7
1993 Amakura et al 2003 Han et al 2008) The undesirable effects of aforementioned 8
toxic metabolites are of serious concern for human amp animal health as they enter 9
through food chain and cause reproductive toxicity teratogenicity immune 10
dysfunction hepatotoxicity and endocrine changes (Schecter et al 2006 Ishida et al 11
2008) Researchers hypothesized that piperine may hinder hydrolysis of glucuronide 12
conjugates causing toxins and mucinase to be degraded (Kobayashi et al 2003 Nalini 13
et al 1998 Srinivasan 2007) The black pepper and its bioactive molecules hold 14
potential to prevent cancerous growth and are of important for their anti-genotoxicity 15
perspectives 16
H Other Health Benefits 17
The hypocholesterolemic and antioxidant property of black pepper has far-reaching 18
nutraceutical worth (Tachakittirungrod et al 2007) The increased levels of 19
triglycerides total amp low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol are major risk factors for 20
cardiovascular disorders Some dietary strategies can prevent prevalence and 21
pathogenesis of CVDrsquos The improvement in peroxisome proliferators-activated 22
receptor (PPAR)-α is one possible route to improve the lipid profile The piperine 23
exerted the highest trans-activational activities with EC (50) values of 84thinspmicroM and 49thinspmicroM 24
respectively (Mueller et al 2011) Earlier Taqvi et al (2008) explored underlying 25
mechanism behind cardiovascular effects of piperine (1 to 10 mgkg) It caused a dose-26
dependent decrease in mean arterial pressure (MAP) through inhibition of K+ (80 mM) 27
precontractions amp phenylephrine (PE) and Ca2+ channel blockade Piperine (20 28
mgkgday) decreased the blood pressure caused by the blockage of voltage-29
dependent calcium channels (Hlavackova et al 2010) 30
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One of the main common ailments in the world diabetes mellitus enforces a fabulous 1
health and social burden (McDonnell and Archbold 1996) The pathogenesis of diabetes 2
is dependent on many factors and glycation of the various proteins in the body is of 3
considerable importance The glycation of albumins and allied protein might lead to 4
change in nature structure and their biochemical activity Black pepper has inhibitory 5
effects on albumin glycation reaction (Dearlove et al 2008 Singletary 2010) Likewise 6
Saraswat et al (2009) reported inhibition of 40 to 90 (piperine 10 mgml) in the 7
formation of advanced glycation end-products (AGE) to lens proteins Black pepper 8
(IC50 02mgmL) showed excellent selectivity towards aldose reductase inhibition The 9
aforementioned discussion portrayed the message that inclusion of black pepper in 10
dietary strategies can be beneficial in management of diabetes and its complications 11
(Vijayakumar et al 2004 Saraswat et al 2008) However there is still needs for some 12
community-based trials for meticulousness 13
Black pepper extract has been studied by (Venkatasamy et al 2004) to treat skin 14
disorders ie vitilago that is characterized by lesions of depigmentation Ebihara et al 15
(2006) suggested that black pepper excavate and its main alkaloid piperine endorse 16
stimulatory effects on melanocyte proliferation and dendricity thus it can be used for 17
the treatment of vitiligo (Soumyanath et al 2006 Lin et al 2007) In humans black 18
pepper oil is one the strongest appetizer inhalation stimulates the swallowing in post 19
stroke patients with dysphagia Some other studies are also available regarding health 20
promoting potentials of black pepper However many of them are limited in their 21
applications owing to lack of animal studies 22
Conclusion 23
In the recent epoch much focus has been paid to functional and nutraceutical food The 24
health promoting prospective of such products is ought to bioactive components 25
present in them Black pepper owing to functional ingredients like piperine oleoresins 26
and essential oil is helpful in regulating gastrointestinal functionality It is also helpful 27
in mediating inflammation Black pepper can provide neuro-protection thus defending 28
the body from depression and Alzheimerrsquos The synergistic effect of black pepper in 29
enhancing the bioavailability of nutrients and drugs is of considerable importance 30
Overall the nutraceutical perspective of black pepper is of key importance for health 31
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care consultants However researcher concentration is immediately required to asses its 1
health promoting potential through controlled randomized trials (CRTrsquos) and cohort 2
studies Additional efforts are also required to asses its proper utilization in different 3
products and results of such studies would bring meticulousness of the concerns 4
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Szallasi A (2005) Piperine Researchers Discover New Flavor in an Ancient Spice 22
Trends Pharmacol Sci 26 437-439 23
Tachakittirungrod S Okonogi S and Chowwanapoonpoh S (2007) Study on 24
antioxidant activity of certain plants in thailand mechanism of antioxidant 25
action of guava leaf extract Food Chem 103 381-388 26
Taqvi S I Shah A J and Gilani A H (2008) Blood pressure lowering and 27
vasomodulator effects of piperine J Cardiovasc Pharmacol 52 452-458 28
Thanuja T V Hedge R V Sreenivasa M N (2002) Induction of rooting and root 29
growth in black pepper cuttings (Piper Nigrum L) with inoculation of arbuscular 30
mycorrhizae Sci Hort 92 339-346 31
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Thirunavukkarasu C Singh J P V Selvendiran K and Sakthisekaran D (2001) 1
Chemopreventive efficacy of selenium against N-nitrosodiethylamine-induced 2
hepatoma in albino rats Cell Biochem Funct 19 265-271 3
Tipsrisukond N Fernando L N and Clarke A D (1998) Antioxidant effects of 4
essential oil and oleoresin of black pepper from supercritical carbon dioxide 5
extractions in ground pork J Agric Food Chem 46 4329-4333 6
Utpala P Asish G R Zachariah T J Saji K V Johnson K G and Mathew P A 7
(2008b) Spatial influence on the important biochemical properties of Piper 8
Nigrum linn leaves Nat Prod Radiance 7 444-447 9
Vellaichamy L Balakrishnan S Panjamurthy K Manoharan S Alias L M (2009) 10
Chemopreventive potential of piperine in 712-dimethylbenz[a]anthracene 11
induced skin carcinogenesis in Swiss albino mice Environ Toxicol Pharmacol 28 12
11ndash18 13
Venkatasamy R Faas L Young A R Raman A and Hider R C (2004) Effects of 14
piperine analogues on stimulation of melanocytes proliferation and melanocyte 15
differentiation Bioorganic Med Chem 12 1905ndash1920 16
Vijayakumar R S and Nalini N (2006) Efficacy of piperine an alkaloidal constituent 17
from Piper Nigrum on erythrocyte antioxidant status in high fat diet and 18
antithyroid drug induced hyperlipidemic rats Cell Biochem Function 24 491ndash498 19
Vijayakumar R S Surya D and Nalini N (2004) Antioxidant efficacy of black 20
pepper (Piper Nigrum L ) and piperine in rats with high fat diet induced 21
oxidative stress Redox Rep 9 105-110 22
Volak L P Ghirmai S Cashman J R and Court M H (2008) Curcuminoids inhibit 23
multiple human cytochromes P450 UDP-glucuronosyltransferase and 24
sulfotransferase enzymes whereas piperine is a relatively selective CYP3A4 25
inhibitor Drug Metab Dispos 36 1594-1605 26
Wattanathorn J Chonpathompikunlert P Muchimapura S Priprem A and 27
Tankamnerdthai O (2008) Piperine the potential functional food for mood and 28
cognitive disorders Food Chem Toxicol 46 3106-3110 29
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Weerakkody N S Caffin N Turner M S and Dykes G A (2010) In vitro 1
antimicrobial activity of less-utilized spice and herb extracts against selected 2
food-borne bacteria Food Control 21 1408-1414 3
Wood A B Barrow M L and James D J (1988) Piperine determination in pepper 4
Piper Nigrum L and its oleoresins A reversed phase high performance liquid 5
chromatographic method J Flavour Frag 3 55-64 6
Yadav A S and Bhatnagar D (2007) Modulatory effect of spice extracts on iron-7
induced lipid peroxidation in rat liver Biofactors 29 147-157 8
Youdim K A Spencer J P Schroeter H and Rice-Evans C (2002) Dietary 9
flavonoids as potential neuroprotectants Biol Chem 383 503ndash519 10
Zachariah T J and Parthasarathy V A (2008) Black pepper In Chemistry of Spices 11
pp 21-40 Parthasarathy V A Chempakam B and Zachariah T J Eds CABI 12
UK 13
Zachariah T J Safeer A L Jayarajan K Leela N K Vipin T M Saji K V Shiva K 14
N Parthasarathy V A and Mammootty K P (2010) Correlation of 15
metabolites in the leaf and berries of selected black pepper varieties Sci Horti 16
123 418-422 17
Zarotsky V Sramek J J and Cutler N R (2003) Galantamine hydrobromide an 18
agent for Alzheimerrsquos disease Am J Health Syst Pharm 60 446ndash452 19
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herbs with cytochrome Drug Metab Rev 35 35ndash98 21
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Table-1 Botanical Classification of black pepper Groups Name
Kingdom Plantae
Subkingdom Tracheobionta
Superdivision Spermatophyta
Division Magnoliophyta
Class Magnoliopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Family Piperales
Order Piperaceae
Genus Piper L
Specie Piper nigrum L Source USDA NRCS 2010 The PLANTS Database (httpplants usdagov 9 May 2010)
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Table 2 Rich phytochemistry of the black pepper Sr No Researcher Chemical Components Percentage
1 Lee et al (2004) Singletary (2010)
Essential oil Piperine Chavicine Piperidine Fatty oils Resin Starch
1-25 5-9 1 8 6-8 0-5 22-42
2 Ravindran and Johny (2001)
Essential oil Piperine Starch Oleoresin
04 to 70 20 to 74 15-45 35-12
3 Murthy and Bhattacharya (2008)
Essential oil (limonene β-caryophyllene sabinene and β-pinene)
4 Singh et al (2005) Acetone extract Piperine Piperolein Piper amide Guineensine
335 137 34 323
5 Utpala et al (2008) Phenol contents 03 to 08 mgg
6 Orav et al (2004) Musenga et al (2007)
Essential oil
β-caryophyllene Limonene β-pinene ∆-3-carene Sabinene α-pinene Eugenol Terpinen-4-ol Hedycaryol β-eudesmol Caryophyllene oxide α-phellandrene
14-704 29-384 07-256 17-190 0-122 03-104 01-410 0-132 0-91 0-97 01-72 NA
7 Jirovetz et al (2002) Elemol Germacrene-D Limonene Β-pinene α-pinene β-ocimine β-pinene α-phellandrene αhumulene ∆-carene Βphellandrene T-muurolol
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Table 3 Functional amp Nutraceuticals Effect of Bioactive Compounds of Black Pepper
Bioactive compounds
Functional amp Nutraceuticals Role Researchers
Piperine
1 Bio-absorption of vitamins and trace elements 2 Effective against acute inflammatory process 3 Antimicrobial properties 4 Improved functionality of gastrointestinal tract 5 Decreased body weight and visceral fat accumulation 6 Improved bioavailability of curcumin and catechins 7 Enhanced bioavailability of many drugs 8 Piperine ameliorate the chronic mild stress 9 Reduce risk of cancer 10 reducing the extent of toxicity of certain components
Kumoro et al 2009 Capasso et al 2002 Bang et al 2009 Sangwan et al 2008 Badmaev et al 2000 Okumura et al 2010 Singletary 2010 Pattanaik et al 2009 Li et al 2007 Vellaichamy et al 2009 Han et al 2008
Essential oil
1 Contributes aroma 2 Control worm infestations
Zachariah et al 2010 Dorman and Deans 2000
Phenolics 1 Reduce oxidation process 2 Ameliorating oxidative stress
Renjie et al 2010 Saxena et al 2007
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Journal Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition Manuscript ID BFSN-2011-0286 Manuscript Title BLACK PEPPER AND HEALTH CLAIMS A COMPREHENSIVE
TREATISE
Dear Editor I have seen the reviewerrsquos comments eagerly and made the following changes in the article as per desired Query 1 The some text in the article should be written again as language should be
simple and lucid for the readers and researchers The use of same
sentencesconcepts aspects at multiple places should be avoided
Answer 1 Corrections have been made Now appropriate words are used for
specific purpose
Query 2 Health benefits should be checked again and each aspect should be
discussed only at one place I would suggest the authors to add up one or
two table regarding the health promoting potential of the black pepper
Answer 2 Every aspect related to health endorsing effects of black pepper has been
discussed separately only at one place Table regarding health benefits of
black pepper has now been added in the manuscript
Query 3 Finally yet importantly grammatical errors should be removed
Answer 3 All grammatical errors have been eliminated from the text
Query 4 The first line of the abstract should be as ldquoFor millennia spices have been
an integral part of human diets and commerce Recently the widespread
recognition of diet-health linkages bolsters the dietary importance of
spices and herbsrdquo
Answer 4 It has been changed according to reviewerrsquos comments
Query 5 The words selection should be appropriate especially in the abstract
section eg ldquoholdrdquo is used twice that should be avoided
Answer 5 Proper and suitable words has been incorporated in text especially
abstract portion and duplication has been removed
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Query 6 Page 1 Line 24 The sentence use should ldquoBlack pepper (Piper nigrum L)
is an important healthy food owing to its antioxidant amp antimicrobial
potential and gastro-protective modulesrdquo
Answer 6 Now sentence is according to reviewerrsquos suggestions
Query 7 From abstract ldquoMore recently cell-culture studies and animal modeling
predicted the role of black pepper against number of maladiesrdquo can be
omitted as its duplication of same concepts mentioned earlier
Answer 7 We all authors have discussed and suggested that this sentence has
different meanings and not considered as duplication
Query 8 Page 1 Line 37 Component should be replaced with components in the
abstract Accordingly the complete sentence should be re-written
Answer 8 The word ldquocomponentsrdquo has remained same as it means different
components of piper nigrum
Query 9 Meta-analysis represents single expression or experiment so it should be
changed to meta-analyses
Answer 9 Changes has been incorporated according to reviewerrsquos comments
Query 10 First and second paragraph can be combined into one I think following
could be one possibility ldquoIn the recent era efforts have been directed to
establish scientific rationale for health improving potential of functional
and nutraceuticals foods Amongst prevention of cardiovascular
disorders (CVD) cancer insurgence diabetes mellitus Alzheimerrsquos
disease and variety of inflammatory ailments through dietary modules is
of prime consideration Moreover emerging findings in the nutrigenomics
and proteomics further reflected their importance in a deeper sense
(Chonpathompikunlert et al 2010) The list of healthy foods marketed
with distinct health claims is long enough However spices and their
bioactive components are more promising candidates for their inclusion in
diet-based regimens to improve human health (Geoffrey 2006 Butt et al
2009) Their different parts including dried seed bark fruit root and
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flower are in use as food adjuncts that impart flavor aroma and color to
foods (Srinivasan 2008 Singletary 2010)rdquo
Answer 10 First and second paragraph of manuscript has now been combined
Query 11 Chonpathompikunlert et al 2010 should be checked again Is paper
published in 2010 or 2009 as two references are given in reference section
Answer 11 Chonpathompikunlert et al 2010 has been published in 2010
Query 12 Why authors written these sentence eg ldquoBeing the sole reason for many
of the attacks in the ancient ages still considered instrumental in the
economies of many nations across the globe (Srinivasan 2005)rdquo and
ldquoDuring the era of industrialization and globalization these commodities
were traded in the western countries that led to wide bloom in their
productionrdquo as they must be deleted I would suggest authors to look into
introduction again and reduce its length to 34th Moreover the sentences
should be linked with each in the same paragraphs
Answer 12 The Correction has been and these sentences were deleted from the text
Query 13 Page 3 Line 1 Human subject should be replaced with human subjects
Answer 13 It has been done according to suggestions
Query 14 The last two paragraphs can also be merged up into one
Answer 14 Both paragraphs has been combined
Query 15 Functional uses can be replaced with applications
Answer 15 Changes has been incorporated according to comment
Query 16 The first paragraph should be re-written again Last sentence can be
deleted The authors should delete the reference ldquoDM 2009rdquo
Answer 16 Changes have been made in first paragraph Reference has also been
deleted
Query 17 The authors should be specific is use of unit systems as molminus1 is not right
as it should be molminus1 Please check the manuscript again
Answer 17 Unit has been written properly All manuscript has now been carefully
written
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Query 18 ldquoPiperine and its allied components like piperidine and chavicine are
responsible for pungent properties of black pepper (Badmaev et al 2000
Bhattacharjee and Sengupta 2009)rdquo should be adjusted at the end of first
paragraph of heading ldquopiperinerdquo
Answer 18 Correction has been made accordingly
Query 19 Page 6 Line 17 ldquoBlack pepper essential oil contributes towards the aroma
oleoresin contributes towards the overall taste and the alkaloid piperine
imparts pungency (Zachariah et al 2010)rdquo should be adjusted in the first
paragraph of the main heading
Answer 19 All has been incorporated according to reviewerrsquos suggestion
Query 20 The section of essential oil amp phenolics should be re-written
Answer 20 This portion has now been re-written again
Query 21 The introduction of each aspectsub-heading should be deleted It will
reduce the length of the article considerably The same point is valid for
some other parts of the manuscript too eg Page 7 (Line 13-19) Page 10
(Line 4-10) Page 14 Line 7-21) Page 18 (Line 28-30) etc The text should
be reduced in all these cases
Answer 21 All sub headings has been deleted from the text
Query 22 Humanity should be replaced with mankind as humanity is property not
noun
Answer 22 Humanity has now been replaced with mankind
Query 23 ldquousing different assays ie thiobarbituric acid value (TBA) DPPH radical
scavenging and total antioxidant activity (FTC method)rdquo can be deleted
Answer 23 It has been done according to reviewerrsquos comments
Query 24 ldquoIn addition the inhibitory action as observed through FTC method
strengthened the claims for strong antioxidant activities of essential oil
and oleoresinsrdquo can also be deleted
Answer 24 It has been done according to reviewerrsquos comments
Query 25 Page 8 Line 18 Paragraph needs re-phrasing to make it lucid
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Answer 25 Paragraph has been re-phrased
Query 26 ldquoSpices and herbs are traditional remedies to cure some maladies and
diseased conditions in South Asian territoriesrdquo is duplication thus should
be removed
Answer 26 All duplicate sentences have been removed from the text
Query 27 Re-arrange the section ldquoAnti-inflammatory Potentialrdquo to make it lucid and
introductory details should be avoided eg ldquoThey postulated that
inhibition of interlukon (IL6) matrix metalloproteinase (MMPs)
prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) and activator protein 1rdquo need further clarity
Answer 27 The paragraph has been re-arranged and cleared completely
Query 28 C Antimicrobial Potential of Black Pepper Reference support is limited
Answer 28 More references has now been added in this portion
Query 29 Gastrointestinal health and nutrient absorption needs revision in first and
last paragraph to clear the evidences presented
Answer 29 The literature regarding gastrointestinal health and nutrient absorption
has been revised properly
Query 30 Page 13 Line 5-21 Can data be presented in Tabular form
Answer 30 The details are mentioned in the text Therefore its tabular presentation
would be only duplication of findings not else
Query 31 ldquoSeveral research interventions resulted in finalizing the assumption that
the depressed state is result of many factors that act into play of which
patho-physiological changes of depression includes the increased
glucocorticoid secretion followed by decreased level of brain derived
neurotrophic factor in the hippocampusrdquo can be deleted
Answer 31 The section has been deletec
Query 32 ldquoThe combination of all these parameters can lead to the state where
reduction of hippocampal volume occurs thus resulting in depression and
allied discrepanciesrdquo can also be deleted
Answer 32 The section has been deletec
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Query 33 ldquoChronic stress procedure (CSP) induction in rats is suitable model used
worldwide to assess the potential of dietary components and drugs
against depressionrdquo can also be deleted
Answer 33 The section has been deletec
Query 34 ldquoThe efficacy of drugs is limited as they are effective in the initial stages
but unable to stop the cascade of events going on the central nervous
systemrdquo can not be claimed as most of ailments are treated with the
pharmaceuticals
Answer 34 The section has been deleted and suggestion has been incorporated
Query 35 Last paragraph at Page 15 should be re-written
Answer 35 The last paragraph has been skipped as it was carrying information
supported by only one or two references
Query 36 First paragraph at ldquoBlack pepper against cancerrdquo should be revised
Answer 36 The paragraph is revised and its now writes as ldquoAccording to an estimate
the prevalence of cancer can be reduced (30 to 40) with the dietary habits
(Anto et al 2002 Zhou et al 2003) Some population-based studies also
indicated that consumption of foods rich in bioactive molecules can
decrease the risk of various ailments especially cancer In this regard
consumption of spices is positively correlated with reduced risks of cancer
incidence in Asian and Mediterranean regions (Mohandes et al 1999)
Even the higher risk of malignancies in developing economies can be
linked with the reduced intake of spices (Fleischauer et al 2000 Sloan
2005 Selvendiran et al 2005)rdquo
Query 37 The citations like ldquoZhou et al (2003)rdquo Vellaichamy et al (2009) and
Krishnakumar et al (2009) needs little elaboration regarding their findings
and mechanisms of action Its looks only addition of references as their
results is not properly elaborated
Answer 37 The results of researchers suggested above are mentioned in the text
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Query 38 The section ldquoOther Health Benefitsrdquo needs some greater considerations as
authors just piled up information and literature rather made conclusive
discussion The section can be completely omitted However if authors
want to retain the text than a Tablefigure can be more useful
Answer 38 The section is reviewed again and duplications and unnecessary details
are now skipped from the text
Query 39 Paragraph starting from Vanilloid receptor (TRPV1) should be completely
omitted ass its just contains three studies and no clear links are discussed
with special reference to nutrition point of view
Answer 39 The complete paragraph has been deleted
Query 40 In my view ldquoSome other studies are also available regarding health
promoting potentials of black pepper However many of them are limited
in their applications owing to lack of animal studiesrdquo should be added at
the end of heading ldquoOther health benefitsrdquo
Answer 40 The answer is same as to mentioned in Suggestion 35
Query 41 Authors should check references section again for style and etc Some
references needs to be cited in the text and vice versa
Answer 41 The references style has been checked again and mistakes observed are
corrected
I would like accept that mistakes removed from the article considerably and indeed I am looking forward for better write-up and presentation skills in the future Lastly I would like to request to kindly accept the manuscript as it has been considerably improved Corresponding authors M Tauseef Sultan Assistant Professor Bahauddin Zakariya University Multan Email tauseefsultanhotmailcom
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botanical classification and rich phytochemistry of black pepper The health promoting 1
potentials associated with its consumptions are the limelight of the manuscript The 2
details are described in their respective heading herein 3
II Botanical classification and phytochemistry 4
Black pepper belongs to Piperaceae family that comprises over one thousand species 5
with tropical and subtropical distribution (Table 1) It is commonly known as 6
peppermint black pepper kaali-mirch and black gold The coastal areas of India are its 7
prime origin but nowadays its plantation is extended to other parts of the globe too like 8
Vietnam Ceylon Malaysia Indonesia and Brazil (Thanuja et al 2002 Srinivasan 2008 9
Polovka and Suhaj 2010) 10
Place Table 1 here 11
Black pepper is dried form of un-ripened green berries and heat provided during 12
cooking aids in sudden burst of the cell walls The process further boosts enzymatic 13
reactions resulting in greater color changes leading to blackish tonality Black pepper 14
dried fruit is frequently refers as peppercorns (approximately 5 mm in size) The 15
peppercorns are rich in vitamin A and K in addition to dietary fiber calcium 16
magnesium potassium manganese phosphorous and β-carotene Some other products 17
from black pepper are ground pepper oleoresin and pepper oil (Utpala et al 2008 18
Zachariah et al 2010) 19
Black pepper with piperine as an active ingredient contains volatile oil oleoresins and 20
alkaloids Major alkaloids present in black pepper are piperine chavicine piperidine 21
and piperetine (Shaikh et al 2006) The terpenes steroids lignans flavones and 22
alkamides are other primary constituents (Musenga et al 2007 Murthy and 23
Bhattacharya 2008) Black pepper essential oil contributes towards the aroma oleoresin 24
contributes towards the overall taste and the alkaloid piperine imparts pungency 25
(Zachariah et al 2010) The briefs about the phytochemistry of the black pepper are 26
presented in Table 2 The detailed description of major components is discussed herein 27
Place Table 2 here 28
A Piperine 29
In 1820 Danish chemist Hans Christian Orstedt isolated piperine for the first time The 30
relative m-olecular mass of piperine (C17H19O3N) ([1-[5-[1 3-benzodioxol-5-yl]-1-oxo-2 31
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4 pentadienyl piperidine) is 28533 g molminus1 and it contains 7155 carbon 1682 1
oxygen 491 nitrogen and 671 hydrogen It is yellow crystalline substance having a 2
melting point of 128ndash130degC (McNamara et al 2005) It is insoluble in water and acts as 3
weak base which on hydrolysis with nitric acid or aqueous alkali succumb to volatile 4
base piperidine (C5H11N) In contrary the acidic product of hydrolysis is piperine acid 5
(C12H19O4 mp 216ndash217degC) that further exists in four isomeric forms (Parmar et al 6
1997) 7
Piperine is tasteless due to the three isomers which are weakly pungent but its 8
stereoisomer ldquochavicinerdquo imparts characteristic pungency to the black pepper as stated 9
earlier (Bandhopadhyay et al 1990) Piperine is highly sensitive to light so solution 10
should not be exposed to direct light Piperine and its allied components like piperidine 11
and chavicine are responsible for pungent properties of black pepper (Badmaev et al 12
2000 Kaefera and Milne 2008) 13
Solvent extraction systems using ethanol as solvent are employed for the extraction of 14
piperine from black pepper (Naseri and Yahyavi 2008) The reverse phase high-15
performance liquid chromatography (R-HPLC) and spectrophotometer can be used for 16
its estimation The spectrophotometeric method invariably yields elevated results thus 17
HPLC method is more reliable (Wood et al 1988 Sowbhagya et al 1990) 18
The piperine is important for its health provoking potential described in later section of 19
the aritlce Briefly it facilitates the digestion and reduces the food passage time in 20
intestine by improving the digestive enzyme stimulation and saliva secretion In 21
addition to gastric protective functions piperine extends its services in liver protection 22
and bio-absorption of micronutrients vitamins and trace elements It helps increasing 23
the bioavailability of many types of drugs and phytochemicals thus act as nutrient 24
enhancer (Snyman et al 2001 Capasso et al 2002 Kumoro et al 2009) 25
B Essential oil 26
The essential oil of Black pepper (about 1ndash3) appears as a colorless to greenish liquid 27
with spicy (peppery) aroma It has characteristic odor reminiscent with flashpoint of 28
54degC specific gravity (0860 - 0884) and refractive index (1478 - 1488) at 20degC The 29
optical rotation (-1deg to -23deg) of black pepper oil is levorotatory (George et al 1988 30
Shankaracharya et al 1997) The extraction of essential oil can be carried out using 31
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various methods ie liquid carbon dioxide steam distillation and solid-phase micro 1
extraction (SPME) The nutrient and volatile components can be estimated through 2
column chromatography gas chromatography (GC) and gas-chromatography mass 3
spectrometer (Tipsrisukond et al 1998 Ferreira and Meireles 2002) 4
Until now 46 compounds are discovered The major components included are (E)-5
ocimene guaiene (Z) (E)-farnesol guaiol and cadinol Sabinene carophyllene and 6
terpinen-4-ol are present in appreciable quantities Other imperative sesquiterpene 7
hydrocarbons are bisabolene cadinenes calamenene copaene cubebenes ar-8
curcumene elemenes farnesene guaiene humulenes isocaryophyllene muurolene 9
santalene selinenes ledene sesquisabinene and zingiberene (Ao et al 1998 Zachariah 10
and Parthasarathy 2008 Renjie et al 2010) 11
C Phenolic compounds 12
The black pepper is rich in potent phenolic acids and antioxidants It is therefore 13
important spice for ameliorating oxidative stress The phenolic components of black 14
pepper are mixture of the glycosides of phenolic acids and flavonol glycosides (Renjie et 15
al 2010) Previously Parmar et al (1997) listed the flavonol constituents from black 16
pepper ie isoquercetin quercetin 3-β-D-rutinoside isorhamnetin kaempferol-3-o-β-17
galactoside kaempferol 3-arabinoside and quercetin-3-o-β-D rutinoside Overall the 18
black pepper contains the appreciable quantities of certain bioactive molecules that are 19
helpful in reducing the extent of various maladies 20
III Nutraceutical and Functional Scenario 21
The black pepper is used in conventional medicines as food adjunct to improve 22
digestive system through various modules ie better appetite amp absorption and 23
controlling dyspepsia amp fleshiness However the existing health problems that concern 24
mankind primarily include cardiovascular disorders diabetes mellitus inflammatory 25
disease and cancer insurgence (Chonpathompikunlert et al 2010) Several animal 26
studies explicated the role of black Pepper as preventive agent against these maladies 27
(Szallasi 2005 Politeo et al 2006) Some highlights of the health promoting potential of 28
bioactive molecules present in black pepper are presented in Table 3 However the 29
details of its potential health promoting benefits are described herein 30
Place Table 3 here 31
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A Antioxidant Potential 1
Oxidation is an inevitable process observed in body cells coupled with some 2
undesirable responses that include production of reactive oxygen species (ROS) ROS 3
are widely accepted as the causative agent responsible for various ailments ie cancer 4
inflammation atherosclerosis and aging (Butt et al 2009) Excessive production of ROS 5
outplays the defense capabilities of body resulting in oxidative stress (Seifried et al 6
2007) A considerable number of spices and aromatic herbs are known to possess 7
antioxidant potential ought to the presence of bioactive molecules in them (Liu and Ng 8
2000) 9
In this regard Saxena et al (2007) established positive correlation between antioxidant 10
activity (AOA) and phenolic contents (PC) present in plants (r=-047) However 11
coefficient of correlation and determination is higher for spices (r=-086 and R2 =74 12
respectively) Black pepper holds significant antioxidant activity as 50 inhibition of 13
free radicals can be achieved with 043mg In some earlier studies conducted by Gulccedilin 14
(2005) it was observed that water and ethanol extracts (75 microgml) of black pepper show 15
955 and 933 inhibition of lipid-peroxidation respectively The inhibition ought to 16
total phenolics content ie 543 and 428microgmg respectively Saxena et al (2007) 17
reported higher quantities of polypheols ie 191mg100g Determination of antioxidant 18
activity through some In vitro trials generated some conclusive evidences In this 19
regard (Kapoor et al 2009) observed high antioxidant activities of black pepper 20
essential oil and oleoresins as compared to synthetic antioxidants Likewise Su et al 21
(2007) indicated that black pepper is a potential dietary source of natural antioxidants 22
Therefore presence of these functional ingredients in black pepper makes it a strong 23
candidate to ameliorate oxidative stress (Mittal and Gupta 2000) Gulccedilin (2005) 24
attributed these actions to its strong hydrogen-donating ability metal chelating and 25
effectiveness to scavenge free radicals Additionally synergistic effects of piperine with 26
some other antioxidants like curcumin also assign valuable position to black pepper in 27
disease prevention strategies related to ROS and allied species (Aggarwal 2010) 28
The animal modeling using high-fat diets can be utilized to assess the antioxidant 29
activities of plants In this regard the production of thiobarbituric acid reactive 30
substances (TBARS) and conjugated dienes (CD) is used as indices of oxidative damage 31
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Whilst imbalance in activities of antioxidant enzymes including superoxide dismutase 1
(SOD) catalase (CAT) glutathione-S-transferase (GST) glutathione peroxidase (GPx) 2
and glutathione contents are indices of reduced antioxidant status of the body 3
(Ramasamy and Namasivayam 2006) Vijayakumar et al (2004) reported that 4
supplementation of black pepperpiperine lowered oxidative damage and modulated 5
the enzyme systems functioning in the body (Vijayakumar and Nalini 2006) Rauscher 6
et al (2007) used diabetes mellitus induction as a model of oxidative damage and 7
application of piperine 10mgkgday ip reversed the diabetes mediated changes in 8
Sprague Dawley rats The effects are attributed to presence of antioxidants that further 9
results in reduced LDL-oxidation via modulation of prostaglandins and leukotrienes 10
synthesis (Srinivasan 2005b) 11
In the nutshell black pepper holds antioxidant potential but needs further testing 12
through controlled randomized trials (CRTrsquos) The results from such studies would 13
guarantee utilization of black pepper and its bioactive molecules as natural antioxidant 14
in food chain and diet based strategies to prevent various maladies 15
B Anti-inflammatory Potential 16
The process of inflammation can lead to the development of various ailments that 17
include arthritis Alzheimerrsquos Parkinsonrsquos disease and even cancer insurgence is also 18
linked with inflammatory burst The mechanism to cope with the inflammation 19
comprises of many pathways that also include inhibition of enzymes responsible for 20
inflammatory cascade (Mueller et al 2011) Diets containing functional ingredients 21
hold anti-inflammatory potential (Monika et al 2010) Recent pharmacological studies 22
conducted at animals and cell levels have shown that black pepper and its active 23
ingredients piperine might be useful against these undesirable responses (Gupta et al 24
2000 Selvendiran et al 2003 Sabina et al 2011) 25
Eventually anti-inflammatory activities of black pepper are reported for the first time 26
some two decades ago Mujumdar et al (1990) indicated that piperine mitigate the acute 27
inflammatory process through stimulating the pituitary adrenal axis Later Bang et al 28
(2009) strengthened the anti-inflammatory activities of piperine (20 amp 100 mgkgday) 29
through some in vitro trials They postulated that inhibition of interlukon (IL6) matrix 30
metalloproteinase (MMPs) prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) and activator protein 1 are 31
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possible routes for their said properties Recently Sabina et al (2011) reported that 1
piperine (50100ugml) suppressed the level of β-glucuronidase and lactate 2
dehydrogenase in dose-dependent manner Piperine along with some other 3
components can inhibit the expression of enzymes like 5-lipoxygenase and COX-1 that 4
are responsible for leukotriene and prostaglandin biosynthesis These effects 5
collectively are valuable to prevent degenerative disorders like rheumatoid arthritis too 6
(Stohr et al 2001 Lee et al 2008) 7
Overall the anti-inflammatory perspectives of black pepper and its active ingredients 8
should be tested in disease prevention and control associated with inflammation 9
C Antimicrobial Potential of Black Pepper 10
If we turn the pages of history we can see that since long plants were employed as 11
antimicrobial agents (Irkin and Korukluoglu 2009) Utilization of natural products 12
especially spices as antimicrobials is allied with dual benefits ie prevention of 13
infectious disorder and improving health Phytochemicals present in these products 14
hold antimicrobial potential and extensively explored in the recent epoch Amongst 15
phenolics possess well-documented antimicrobial potential (Weerakkody et al 2010) 16
Black pepper and piperine hold antimicrobial properties and can remarkably limit the 17
growth of Staphylococcus aureus (Sangwan et al 2008) S epidermidis and Salmonella typhi 18
(Arora and Kaur 1999) Additionally Singh et al (2005) further strengthened the notion 19
by the proof against Bacillus cereus and B subtilis Recently Weerakkody et al (2010) 20
enumerated the significant antimicrobial potential of black pepper Some extracts of 21
black pepper displayed excellent growth inhibition of bacteria like Staphylococcus 22
Bacillus and Streptococcus with minimum inhibitory concentrations (MIC) of 125 250 and 23
500ppm respectively (Karsha and Lakshmi 2010) Likewise pseudomonas was more 24
susceptible to black pepper followed by Escherichia coli Klebsiella and Salmonella (625 25
125 and 250ppm MIC respectively) 26
In this regard Mc-Mahon et al (1995) also reported the anti-parasitic behavior of black 27
pepperrsquos alkaloids against Giardia and Entamoeba species Similar studies by various 28
other scientists concluded their potential against trypanosomes and plasmodia One of the 29
interesting roles of black pepper is related to repellent potential against various insects 30
and rodent Scott et al (2002) observed that black pepper and other freshly ground 31
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peppers are sprinkled to repel many mammals It is also reported to be effective against 1
houseflies along with its ability to depress egg-laying (MacKinno et al 1997) The 2
extracted essential oil from black pepper can also be applied to protect grains from 3
insect damage and control worm infestations (Dorman and Deans 2000) Some 4
bioactive molecules of black pepper find their application in allelopathic control of 5
insect-pests owing to their efficacy (Gbewonyo et al 1993) Black Pepper oil also 6
demonstrated significant antimicrobial activity against animal pathogens (Bonjar 2004) 7
Overall black pepper holds substantial antimicrobial activity against various 8
microorganisms and can find different applications ranging from preserving foods to 9
prevent infections 10
D Gastrointestinal health and nutrient absorption 11
Black pepper and its active ingredients are commonly employed as traditional remedies 12
against gastric disturbances from time immemorial It is widely accepted that black 13
pepper is instrumental to prevent and cure gastrointestinal problems The black pepper 14
enhances the production of hydrochloric acid from stomach thus improving digestion 15
through stimulation of histamine H2 receptors In addition black pepper has 16
diaphoretic (promotes sweating) and diuretic (promotes urination) properties (Johri et 17
al 1992 Ononiwu et al 2002) 18
As far absorption of piperine is concerned it is absorbed from mucosal side (44-63) 19
that could be traced in intestinal tissue and serosal fluids (Suresh and Srinivasan 2007) 20
Piperine improves the functionality of gastrointestinal tract The mechanisms of action 21
include enhanced absorption of nutrients improved enzymes synthesis and perk-up 22
defense capabilities The examples include enhanced intestinal absorption of 23
methionine amp calcium ions trace elements (selenium) vitamins B and β-carotene 24
(Badmaev et al 2000 Capasso et al 2002) The amplified nutrient absorption is 25
dependent upon the positive changes in permeability of intestinal cells membranes 26
(Srinivasan 2007) Moreover it protects intestinal membranes from gastric secretions 27
and ROS damage owing to antioxidant potential Moreover black pepper significantly 28
enhanced the activities of antioxidant enzymes ie SOD catalase GR and GST These 29
mechanisms collectively lead to balanced mucosal health to provide gastro-protection 30
(Irani 2005 Chaudhry and Tariq 2006 Prakash and Srinivasan 2010) In addition to 31
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above black pepper and its active ingredients improve expression of some digestive 1
enzymes along with increase in the secretion of saliva These collectively lead to 2
facilitated digestion with reduced transit time in gastrointestinal tract (Kumoro et al 3
2009 Bang et al 2009 Kaefera and Milne 2008) 4
Recently Okumura et al (2010) presented the hypothesis that piperine intake may 5
decrease body weight and visceral fat accumulation through increased expression of 6
thermogenic protein uncoupling protein-1 in the mice Badmaev et al (1999) showed 7
that black pepper could speed the metabolic procedures that generate energy in the 8
human body Although the same process is responsible for sustaining weight loss but 9
recognized as playing an essential role in modulating nutrients absorption from diet 10
Moreover piperine increases the oxygen uptake when administered to perfuse hind 11
limbs of experimental rats (Srinivasan 2007 Eldershaw et al 1994) Pepper juice 12
amplifies intestinal absorption of different nutrients and piperine dose-dependently 13
restrained fatty acid oxidation in rat liver microsomes (Platel et al 2003 14
Tachakittirungrod et al 2007) 15
Black pepper along with its bioactive molecules can be used in constipation and 16
diarrhea The mode of action of black pepper and its bioactive molecules involves 17
concentration-dependent amp atropine-sensitive stimulant effect spontaneous 18
contractions similar to loperamide and nifedipine inhibition of naloxone-sensitive 19
effect Ca(2+) channel blocking (CCB) activity relaxant effect K+ (80 mM)-induced 20
contractions These mechanisms collectively leads to spasmodic (cholinergic) and 21
antispasmodic (opioid agonist and Ca (2+) antagonist) effects as narrated by Lambert et 22
al (2004) and Mehmood and Gilani (2010) Overall the results are quire conclusive to 23
warrant the utilization of black pepper and its ingredients to prevent and cure various 24
gastro-intestinal disorders 25
E Improvement in drugs amp phytochemicals delivery 26
The phytochemicals and nutrients are important to maintain the human health but issue 27
of their bioavailability needs researcherrsquos attention Some bioactive molecules work 28
synergistically to improve the absorption of each other Black pepper and piperine 29
improved the bioavailability of some phytochemicals like curcumin catechins etc The 30
mechanisms for claimed effects include 1) ability to promote the rapid absorption 2) 31
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protection from chemical reactions in the gastrointestinal tract and 3) protection against 1
oxidative damage (Agbor et al 2010 Singletary 2010) 2
The black pepper and piperine improve the bioavailability of many drugs In this 3
regard piperine enhances the oral bioavailability of carbamazepine and phenytoin 4
(drugs used to cure epilepsy) by improving their absorption (Pattanaik et al 2009) 5
Previously Pattanaik et al (2006) provided evidences for synergistic effects of piperine 6
(20mg) administered with phenytoin Likewise supplementation of 120 mg coenzyme 7
Q10 with piperine for 21 days produced a statistically significant (p = 00348) greater 8
area under the plasma curve (30) as compared to coenzyme Q10 alone (Badmaev et 9
al 2000) The results of efficacy studies conducted by Jin and Han (2010) suggest that 10
piperine significantly augments the oral exposure of fexofenadine in rats probably due 11
to the inhibition of P-glycoprotein-mediated cellular efflux during the intestinal 12
absorption (Lee et al 2006) In some studies utilization of black pepper or its active 13
ingredients including piperine increased the bioavailability of nimesulide (anti-14
inflammatory drug) Acute toxicity studies on mice revealed a reduction in lethal dose 15
(LD50) of the combination (980 mg kg-1) as compared to nimesulide (1500 mg kg-1) alone 16
(Gupta et al 2000) Likewise drugs like ampicillin and Norfloxacin mediate variety of 17
bacterial infections and co-administration of 20 mgkg of piperine can enhance their 18
effectiveness (Janakiraman and Manavalan 2008) 19
Piperine also boosts the bioavailability of important phytochemicals contained in other 20
foods eg bioactive components present in curcumin and green tea (Selvendiran et al 21
2003) Curcumin has been widely used as food additive and herbal medicine 22
throughout Asia The combination of piperine (25 mgkg ip 21 days) with curcumin 23
(20 and 40 mgkg ip 21 days) showed improved anti-immobility neurotransmitter 24
enhancing and monoamine oxidase inhibitory (MAO-A) effects of curcumin (Bhutani et 25
al 2009 Suresh and Srinivasan 2010) The combination of curcumin and piperine is 26
most likely to inhibit CYP3A CYP2C9 UGT and SULT metabolism within the 27
intestinal mucosa (Volak et al 2008) 28
Conclusively addition of black pepper or piperine to recipes amp meals can improve the 29
restorative worth of various spices and other foodstuffs (Nakatani et al 1986 30
Selvendiran et al 2003) Black pepper can enable us to reap optimum benefits from the 31
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medicinal phytochemicals found in other dietary spices Its bioavailability enhancing 1
properties makes black pepper one of the most important spices 2
F Neuroprotective potential of black pepper 3
Globally statistics are alarming regarding the mental and brain ailments According to 4
estimate more than 450 million people suffer from some nervous problems (Gupta et 5
al 2000) Amongst depression is leading source of distress and discomfort for more 6
than 20 of global population (Kessler et al 1994) Humans in a bid to find the way out 7
to these conditions have devised many possible methods yet are not so successful in this 8
arena (Dorman et al 2000 Fu et al 2010) 9
The neuroprotective role of functional foods has been highlighted in the recent past to 10
cure number of ailments In this regard antioxidant potential of black pepper and its 11
bioactive molecules is of considerable importance to improve brain function 12
(Wattanathorn et al 2008) Furthermore the supplementation of piperine (5 10 and 13
20mgkg bodyday) provides neuro-protection including improved cognitive function 14
(Hanumanthachar and Miland 2005 Lee et al 2005) Li et al (2007) previously 15
investigated the antidepressant-like effect of piperine (25 5 and 10 mgkg) Their 16
results revealed that piperine ameliorated the chronic mild stress due to changes in 17
sucrose consumption plasma corticosterone level and open field activity They 18
commented that up-regulation of the progenitor cell proliferation of hippocampus and 19
cytoprotective activities are responsible for antidepressant-like effect of piperine Later 20
Li et al (2007) added that piperine treatment up-regulated brain-derived neurotrophic 21
factor (BDNF) and mRNA expression Additionally Hu et al (2009) indicated that 22
piperine (10 amp 20 mgkg) improved the depression through reduction in ACTH and 23
CRH levels thus ultimately leading to modulating hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal 24
(HPA) axis Recently Bhutani et al (2009) suggested to use piperine in combination 25
with curcumin for the treatment of depressive disorders The behavioral studies using 26
forced swimming test (FST) and tail suspension test (TST) revealed that piperine is 27
potent anti-depressant agent 10 amp 20 mgkg (Lee et al 2005 Mohit et al 2009 Liao 28
et al 2009) 29
Currently the number of patients suffering from Alzheimerrsquos disease is one of the 30
biggest challenges being faced by mankind (Filley 1995 Zarotsky et al 2003 Liston et 31
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al 2004) The scientists over the globe attempted to isolate some natural products 1
suitable against such disorders (Galli et al 2002 Youdim et al 2002 Jabeen et al 2007) 2
In one such study Chonpathompikunlert et al (2010) studied the effects of piperine in 3
rat modeling and observed that piperine (5 10 and 20 mgkg BW) significantly 4
improved memory impairment and neurodegeneration in hippocampus Piperine and 5
its analog (methyl piperate) have ability to restrain the monoamine oxidases (MAO) (Li 6
et al 2007 Naseri and Yahyavi 2008) that is one of suitable strategy to prevent 7
neurodegenerative problems such as Alzheimerrsquos and Parkinsonrsquos (Kong et al 2004 8
Edmondson et al 2007 Lee et al 2008) However the effects of piperine on 9
neurogenesis are not well demonstrated in human subjects but modes of actions could 10
possible be reduced extent of lipid peroxidation and acetylcholinesterase enzyme 11
(Youdim et al 2002) 12
Black pepper and its active ingredients can be supportive in treating various disorders 13
related to nervous systems that include depression Alzheimer epilepsy etc However 14
its pharmaceutical application cannot be warranted now owing to less number of 15
scientific investigations in human subjects Therefore as earlier stated that controlled 16
randomized trials should be conducted keeping in mind the above discussion to bring 17
meticulousness of the issues 18
G Black pepper against cancer 19
According to an estimate the prevalence of cancer can be reduced (30 to 40) with the 20
dietary habits (Anto et al 2002 Zhou et al 2003) Some population-based studies also 21
indicated that consumption of foods rich in bioactive molecules can decrease the risk of 22
various ailments especially cancer In this regard consumption of spices is positively 23
correlated with reduced risks of cancer incidence in Asian and Mediterranean regions 24
(Mohandes et al 1999) Even the higher risk of malignancies in developing economies 25
can be linked with the reduced intake of spices (Fleischauer et al 2000 Sloan 2005 26
Selvendiran et al 2005) 27
The anticancer perspectives of black pepper include modulation of phase-I phase-II 28
detoxification systems inhibition of lipid peroxidation and indeed improvement in 29
antioxidants status (Selvendiran and Sakthisekaran 2004) In this regard Zhou et al 30
(2003) presented the evidences that the positive anticancer effects of piperine against 31
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benzo-pyrene induced lung carcinogenesis in mice model are due to its ability to 1
interaction with cytochrome P450 enzyme syste Later Selvendiran et al (2004) 2
explicated that piperine exhibited in vitro and in vivo dose-dependent inhibition of 3
phase-I detoxification system (Bhardwaj et al 2002) Moreover piperine modulated the 4
mitochondrial tricarboxylic acid cycle and glutathione-metabolizing enzymes in animal 5
model lung carcinogenesis (Thirunavukkarasu et al 2001 Vijayakumar et al 2004 6
Suresh and Srinivasan 2006) Later Vellaichamy et al (2009) examined the 7
chemopreventive potential of piperine (50mgkg) against 712-8
dimethylbenz[a]anthracene (DMBA)-induced skin carcinogenesis Piperine modulated 9
the phase I amp II detoxification system effectively thus ameliorating lipid peroxidation 10
In addition to aforementioned effects the improvements in antioxidants status to 11
normal are of significant importance for health care Likewise Krishnakumar et al 12
(2009) observed similar results in oral cancer bearing animals Earlier Nalini et al 13
(1998) observed that black pepper may protect the colon cancer by decreasing the 14
activity of β-glucuronidase and mucinase Pellitorine (terpinoids present in black 15
pepper) showed strong cytotoxic activities against HL60 and MCT-7 cell lines (Ee et al 16
2010) Black pepper also counteracts cancer development directly (Selvendiran et al 17
2004) through modification in enzyme kinetics to control the protein level in blood 18
(Polovka and Suhaj 2010) In another study Bogomolny et al (2008) supported some 19
earlier studies that piperine owing to its potent antioxidant property can reduce protein 20
expression thus modulating cell proliferation and transformation (Selvendiran et al 21
2006) Research has revealed that pepper exerts a free-radical scavenging activity that 22
assists in controlling the progression of some cancers In some conditions the same 23
property can be useful in reducing the growth of cancer cells (Yadav and Bhatnagar 24
2007) More recently Liu et al (2010) postulated that nearly all bioactive molecules of 25
black pepper can suppress TNF-induced NF-kappaB activation The extracts of black 26
pepper at 200 microgmL and its compounds at 25 microgmL inhibited lipid peroxidation 27
by 45-85 COX enzymes by 31-80 and cancer cells proliferation by 35-868 28
Piperine when used in combination with curcumin yielded some promising results as 29
their combination restored the status of lipid peroxidation antioxidants and detoxifying 30
agents in DMBA-induced bone marrow cancer (Manoharan et al 2009) Furthermore 31
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black pepper and cardamom extracts collectively enhance the cytotoxic activity of 1
natural killer cells that indicate their potential anti-cancer effects (Majdalawieh and 2
Carr 2010) 3
The black pepper and its components are also effective in reducing the extent of toxicity 4
of certain components The drastic effects of some toxic compounds like DMBA carbon 5
tetrachloride tert-butyl hydroperoxide dioxin and AFB1 are mediated by black pepper 6
and piperine (60 microM) as elaborated by some scientists (Reen et al 1997 Koul and Kapil 7
1993 Amakura et al 2003 Han et al 2008) The undesirable effects of aforementioned 8
toxic metabolites are of serious concern for human amp animal health as they enter 9
through food chain and cause reproductive toxicity teratogenicity immune 10
dysfunction hepatotoxicity and endocrine changes (Schecter et al 2006 Ishida et al 11
2008) Researchers hypothesized that piperine may hinder hydrolysis of glucuronide 12
conjugates causing toxins and mucinase to be degraded (Kobayashi et al 2003 Nalini 13
et al 1998 Srinivasan 2007) The black pepper and its bioactive molecules hold 14
potential to prevent cancerous growth and are of important for their anti-genotoxicity 15
perspectives 16
H Other Health Benefits 17
The hypocholesterolemic and antioxidant property of black pepper has far-reaching 18
nutraceutical worth (Tachakittirungrod et al 2007) The increased levels of 19
triglycerides total amp low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol are major risk factors for 20
cardiovascular disorders Some dietary strategies can prevent prevalence and 21
pathogenesis of CVDrsquos The improvement in peroxisome proliferators-activated 22
receptor (PPAR)-α is one possible route to improve the lipid profile The piperine 23
exerted the highest trans-activational activities with EC (50) values of 84thinspmicroM and 49thinspmicroM 24
respectively (Mueller et al 2011) Earlier Taqvi et al (2008) explored underlying 25
mechanism behind cardiovascular effects of piperine (1 to 10 mgkg) It caused a dose-26
dependent decrease in mean arterial pressure (MAP) through inhibition of K+ (80 mM) 27
precontractions amp phenylephrine (PE) and Ca2+ channel blockade Piperine (20 28
mgkgday) decreased the blood pressure caused by the blockage of voltage-29
dependent calcium channels (Hlavackova et al 2010) 30
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One of the main common ailments in the world diabetes mellitus enforces a fabulous 1
health and social burden (McDonnell and Archbold 1996) The pathogenesis of diabetes 2
is dependent on many factors and glycation of the various proteins in the body is of 3
considerable importance The glycation of albumins and allied protein might lead to 4
change in nature structure and their biochemical activity Black pepper has inhibitory 5
effects on albumin glycation reaction (Dearlove et al 2008 Singletary 2010) Likewise 6
Saraswat et al (2009) reported inhibition of 40 to 90 (piperine 10 mgml) in the 7
formation of advanced glycation end-products (AGE) to lens proteins Black pepper 8
(IC50 02mgmL) showed excellent selectivity towards aldose reductase inhibition The 9
aforementioned discussion portrayed the message that inclusion of black pepper in 10
dietary strategies can be beneficial in management of diabetes and its complications 11
(Vijayakumar et al 2004 Saraswat et al 2008) However there is still needs for some 12
community-based trials for meticulousness 13
Black pepper extract has been studied by (Venkatasamy et al 2004) to treat skin 14
disorders ie vitilago that is characterized by lesions of depigmentation Ebihara et al 15
(2006) suggested that black pepper excavate and its main alkaloid piperine endorse 16
stimulatory effects on melanocyte proliferation and dendricity thus it can be used for 17
the treatment of vitiligo (Soumyanath et al 2006 Lin et al 2007) In humans black 18
pepper oil is one the strongest appetizer inhalation stimulates the swallowing in post 19
stroke patients with dysphagia Some other studies are also available regarding health 20
promoting potentials of black pepper However many of them are limited in their 21
applications owing to lack of animal studies 22
Conclusion 23
In the recent epoch much focus has been paid to functional and nutraceutical food The 24
health promoting prospective of such products is ought to bioactive components 25
present in them Black pepper owing to functional ingredients like piperine oleoresins 26
and essential oil is helpful in regulating gastrointestinal functionality It is also helpful 27
in mediating inflammation Black pepper can provide neuro-protection thus defending 28
the body from depression and Alzheimerrsquos The synergistic effect of black pepper in 29
enhancing the bioavailability of nutrients and drugs is of considerable importance 30
Overall the nutraceutical perspective of black pepper is of key importance for health 31
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care consultants However researcher concentration is immediately required to asses its 1
health promoting potential through controlled randomized trials (CRTrsquos) and cohort 2
studies Additional efforts are also required to asses its proper utilization in different 3
products and results of such studies would bring meticulousness of the concerns 4
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997 13
Suresh D and Srinivasan K (2007) Studies on the in vitro absorption of spice 14
principles--curcumin capsaicin and piperine in rat intestines Food Chem Toxicol 15
45 1437-1442 16
Suresh D and Srinivasan K (2010) Tissue distribution amp elimination of capsaicin 17
piperine amp curcumin following oral intake in rats Ind J Med Res 131 682-691 18
Suresh D Srinivasan K (2006) Influence of curcumin capsaicin and piperine on the 19
rat liver drug-metabolizing enzyme system in vivo and in vitro Can J Physiol 20
Pharmacol 84 1259-1265 21
Szallasi A (2005) Piperine Researchers Discover New Flavor in an Ancient Spice 22
Trends Pharmacol Sci 26 437-439 23
Tachakittirungrod S Okonogi S and Chowwanapoonpoh S (2007) Study on 24
antioxidant activity of certain plants in thailand mechanism of antioxidant 25
action of guava leaf extract Food Chem 103 381-388 26
Taqvi S I Shah A J and Gilani A H (2008) Blood pressure lowering and 27
vasomodulator effects of piperine J Cardiovasc Pharmacol 52 452-458 28
Thanuja T V Hedge R V Sreenivasa M N (2002) Induction of rooting and root 29
growth in black pepper cuttings (Piper Nigrum L) with inoculation of arbuscular 30
mycorrhizae Sci Hort 92 339-346 31
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Thirunavukkarasu C Singh J P V Selvendiran K and Sakthisekaran D (2001) 1
Chemopreventive efficacy of selenium against N-nitrosodiethylamine-induced 2
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Utpala P Asish G R Zachariah T J Saji K V Johnson K G and Mathew P A 7
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Nigrum linn leaves Nat Prod Radiance 7 444-447 9
Vellaichamy L Balakrishnan S Panjamurthy K Manoharan S Alias L M (2009) 10
Chemopreventive potential of piperine in 712-dimethylbenz[a]anthracene 11
induced skin carcinogenesis in Swiss albino mice Environ Toxicol Pharmacol 28 12
11ndash18 13
Venkatasamy R Faas L Young A R Raman A and Hider R C (2004) Effects of 14
piperine analogues on stimulation of melanocytes proliferation and melanocyte 15
differentiation Bioorganic Med Chem 12 1905ndash1920 16
Vijayakumar R S and Nalini N (2006) Efficacy of piperine an alkaloidal constituent 17
from Piper Nigrum on erythrocyte antioxidant status in high fat diet and 18
antithyroid drug induced hyperlipidemic rats Cell Biochem Function 24 491ndash498 19
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pepper (Piper Nigrum L ) and piperine in rats with high fat diet induced 21
oxidative stress Redox Rep 9 105-110 22
Volak L P Ghirmai S Cashman J R and Court M H (2008) Curcuminoids inhibit 23
multiple human cytochromes P450 UDP-glucuronosyltransferase and 24
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inhibitor Drug Metab Dispos 36 1594-1605 26
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Weerakkody N S Caffin N Turner M S and Dykes G A (2010) In vitro 1
antimicrobial activity of less-utilized spice and herb extracts against selected 2
food-borne bacteria Food Control 21 1408-1414 3
Wood A B Barrow M L and James D J (1988) Piperine determination in pepper 4
Piper Nigrum L and its oleoresins A reversed phase high performance liquid 5
chromatographic method J Flavour Frag 3 55-64 6
Yadav A S and Bhatnagar D (2007) Modulatory effect of spice extracts on iron-7
induced lipid peroxidation in rat liver Biofactors 29 147-157 8
Youdim K A Spencer J P Schroeter H and Rice-Evans C (2002) Dietary 9
flavonoids as potential neuroprotectants Biol Chem 383 503ndash519 10
Zachariah T J and Parthasarathy V A (2008) Black pepper In Chemistry of Spices 11
pp 21-40 Parthasarathy V A Chempakam B and Zachariah T J Eds CABI 12
UK 13
Zachariah T J Safeer A L Jayarajan K Leela N K Vipin T M Saji K V Shiva K 14
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metabolites in the leaf and berries of selected black pepper varieties Sci Horti 16
123 418-422 17
Zarotsky V Sramek J J and Cutler N R (2003) Galantamine hydrobromide an 18
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Table-1 Botanical Classification of black pepper Groups Name
Kingdom Plantae
Subkingdom Tracheobionta
Superdivision Spermatophyta
Division Magnoliophyta
Class Magnoliopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Family Piperales
Order Piperaceae
Genus Piper L
Specie Piper nigrum L Source USDA NRCS 2010 The PLANTS Database (httpplants usdagov 9 May 2010)
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Table 2 Rich phytochemistry of the black pepper Sr No Researcher Chemical Components Percentage
1 Lee et al (2004) Singletary (2010)
Essential oil Piperine Chavicine Piperidine Fatty oils Resin Starch
1-25 5-9 1 8 6-8 0-5 22-42
2 Ravindran and Johny (2001)
Essential oil Piperine Starch Oleoresin
04 to 70 20 to 74 15-45 35-12
3 Murthy and Bhattacharya (2008)
Essential oil (limonene β-caryophyllene sabinene and β-pinene)
4 Singh et al (2005) Acetone extract Piperine Piperolein Piper amide Guineensine
335 137 34 323
5 Utpala et al (2008) Phenol contents 03 to 08 mgg
6 Orav et al (2004) Musenga et al (2007)
Essential oil
β-caryophyllene Limonene β-pinene ∆-3-carene Sabinene α-pinene Eugenol Terpinen-4-ol Hedycaryol β-eudesmol Caryophyllene oxide α-phellandrene
14-704 29-384 07-256 17-190 0-122 03-104 01-410 0-132 0-91 0-97 01-72 NA
7 Jirovetz et al (2002) Elemol Germacrene-D Limonene Β-pinene α-pinene β-ocimine β-pinene α-phellandrene αhumulene ∆-carene Βphellandrene T-muurolol
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Table 3 Functional amp Nutraceuticals Effect of Bioactive Compounds of Black Pepper
Bioactive compounds
Functional amp Nutraceuticals Role Researchers
Piperine
1 Bio-absorption of vitamins and trace elements 2 Effective against acute inflammatory process 3 Antimicrobial properties 4 Improved functionality of gastrointestinal tract 5 Decreased body weight and visceral fat accumulation 6 Improved bioavailability of curcumin and catechins 7 Enhanced bioavailability of many drugs 8 Piperine ameliorate the chronic mild stress 9 Reduce risk of cancer 10 reducing the extent of toxicity of certain components
Kumoro et al 2009 Capasso et al 2002 Bang et al 2009 Sangwan et al 2008 Badmaev et al 2000 Okumura et al 2010 Singletary 2010 Pattanaik et al 2009 Li et al 2007 Vellaichamy et al 2009 Han et al 2008
Essential oil
1 Contributes aroma 2 Control worm infestations
Zachariah et al 2010 Dorman and Deans 2000
Phenolics 1 Reduce oxidation process 2 Ameliorating oxidative stress
Renjie et al 2010 Saxena et al 2007
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Journal Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition Manuscript ID BFSN-2011-0286 Manuscript Title BLACK PEPPER AND HEALTH CLAIMS A COMPREHENSIVE
TREATISE
Dear Editor I have seen the reviewerrsquos comments eagerly and made the following changes in the article as per desired Query 1 The some text in the article should be written again as language should be
simple and lucid for the readers and researchers The use of same
sentencesconcepts aspects at multiple places should be avoided
Answer 1 Corrections have been made Now appropriate words are used for
specific purpose
Query 2 Health benefits should be checked again and each aspect should be
discussed only at one place I would suggest the authors to add up one or
two table regarding the health promoting potential of the black pepper
Answer 2 Every aspect related to health endorsing effects of black pepper has been
discussed separately only at one place Table regarding health benefits of
black pepper has now been added in the manuscript
Query 3 Finally yet importantly grammatical errors should be removed
Answer 3 All grammatical errors have been eliminated from the text
Query 4 The first line of the abstract should be as ldquoFor millennia spices have been
an integral part of human diets and commerce Recently the widespread
recognition of diet-health linkages bolsters the dietary importance of
spices and herbsrdquo
Answer 4 It has been changed according to reviewerrsquos comments
Query 5 The words selection should be appropriate especially in the abstract
section eg ldquoholdrdquo is used twice that should be avoided
Answer 5 Proper and suitable words has been incorporated in text especially
abstract portion and duplication has been removed
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Query 6 Page 1 Line 24 The sentence use should ldquoBlack pepper (Piper nigrum L)
is an important healthy food owing to its antioxidant amp antimicrobial
potential and gastro-protective modulesrdquo
Answer 6 Now sentence is according to reviewerrsquos suggestions
Query 7 From abstract ldquoMore recently cell-culture studies and animal modeling
predicted the role of black pepper against number of maladiesrdquo can be
omitted as its duplication of same concepts mentioned earlier
Answer 7 We all authors have discussed and suggested that this sentence has
different meanings and not considered as duplication
Query 8 Page 1 Line 37 Component should be replaced with components in the
abstract Accordingly the complete sentence should be re-written
Answer 8 The word ldquocomponentsrdquo has remained same as it means different
components of piper nigrum
Query 9 Meta-analysis represents single expression or experiment so it should be
changed to meta-analyses
Answer 9 Changes has been incorporated according to reviewerrsquos comments
Query 10 First and second paragraph can be combined into one I think following
could be one possibility ldquoIn the recent era efforts have been directed to
establish scientific rationale for health improving potential of functional
and nutraceuticals foods Amongst prevention of cardiovascular
disorders (CVD) cancer insurgence diabetes mellitus Alzheimerrsquos
disease and variety of inflammatory ailments through dietary modules is
of prime consideration Moreover emerging findings in the nutrigenomics
and proteomics further reflected their importance in a deeper sense
(Chonpathompikunlert et al 2010) The list of healthy foods marketed
with distinct health claims is long enough However spices and their
bioactive components are more promising candidates for their inclusion in
diet-based regimens to improve human health (Geoffrey 2006 Butt et al
2009) Their different parts including dried seed bark fruit root and
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flower are in use as food adjuncts that impart flavor aroma and color to
foods (Srinivasan 2008 Singletary 2010)rdquo
Answer 10 First and second paragraph of manuscript has now been combined
Query 11 Chonpathompikunlert et al 2010 should be checked again Is paper
published in 2010 or 2009 as two references are given in reference section
Answer 11 Chonpathompikunlert et al 2010 has been published in 2010
Query 12 Why authors written these sentence eg ldquoBeing the sole reason for many
of the attacks in the ancient ages still considered instrumental in the
economies of many nations across the globe (Srinivasan 2005)rdquo and
ldquoDuring the era of industrialization and globalization these commodities
were traded in the western countries that led to wide bloom in their
productionrdquo as they must be deleted I would suggest authors to look into
introduction again and reduce its length to 34th Moreover the sentences
should be linked with each in the same paragraphs
Answer 12 The Correction has been and these sentences were deleted from the text
Query 13 Page 3 Line 1 Human subject should be replaced with human subjects
Answer 13 It has been done according to suggestions
Query 14 The last two paragraphs can also be merged up into one
Answer 14 Both paragraphs has been combined
Query 15 Functional uses can be replaced with applications
Answer 15 Changes has been incorporated according to comment
Query 16 The first paragraph should be re-written again Last sentence can be
deleted The authors should delete the reference ldquoDM 2009rdquo
Answer 16 Changes have been made in first paragraph Reference has also been
deleted
Query 17 The authors should be specific is use of unit systems as molminus1 is not right
as it should be molminus1 Please check the manuscript again
Answer 17 Unit has been written properly All manuscript has now been carefully
written
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Query 18 ldquoPiperine and its allied components like piperidine and chavicine are
responsible for pungent properties of black pepper (Badmaev et al 2000
Bhattacharjee and Sengupta 2009)rdquo should be adjusted at the end of first
paragraph of heading ldquopiperinerdquo
Answer 18 Correction has been made accordingly
Query 19 Page 6 Line 17 ldquoBlack pepper essential oil contributes towards the aroma
oleoresin contributes towards the overall taste and the alkaloid piperine
imparts pungency (Zachariah et al 2010)rdquo should be adjusted in the first
paragraph of the main heading
Answer 19 All has been incorporated according to reviewerrsquos suggestion
Query 20 The section of essential oil amp phenolics should be re-written
Answer 20 This portion has now been re-written again
Query 21 The introduction of each aspectsub-heading should be deleted It will
reduce the length of the article considerably The same point is valid for
some other parts of the manuscript too eg Page 7 (Line 13-19) Page 10
(Line 4-10) Page 14 Line 7-21) Page 18 (Line 28-30) etc The text should
be reduced in all these cases
Answer 21 All sub headings has been deleted from the text
Query 22 Humanity should be replaced with mankind as humanity is property not
noun
Answer 22 Humanity has now been replaced with mankind
Query 23 ldquousing different assays ie thiobarbituric acid value (TBA) DPPH radical
scavenging and total antioxidant activity (FTC method)rdquo can be deleted
Answer 23 It has been done according to reviewerrsquos comments
Query 24 ldquoIn addition the inhibitory action as observed through FTC method
strengthened the claims for strong antioxidant activities of essential oil
and oleoresinsrdquo can also be deleted
Answer 24 It has been done according to reviewerrsquos comments
Query 25 Page 8 Line 18 Paragraph needs re-phrasing to make it lucid
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Answer 25 Paragraph has been re-phrased
Query 26 ldquoSpices and herbs are traditional remedies to cure some maladies and
diseased conditions in South Asian territoriesrdquo is duplication thus should
be removed
Answer 26 All duplicate sentences have been removed from the text
Query 27 Re-arrange the section ldquoAnti-inflammatory Potentialrdquo to make it lucid and
introductory details should be avoided eg ldquoThey postulated that
inhibition of interlukon (IL6) matrix metalloproteinase (MMPs)
prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) and activator protein 1rdquo need further clarity
Answer 27 The paragraph has been re-arranged and cleared completely
Query 28 C Antimicrobial Potential of Black Pepper Reference support is limited
Answer 28 More references has now been added in this portion
Query 29 Gastrointestinal health and nutrient absorption needs revision in first and
last paragraph to clear the evidences presented
Answer 29 The literature regarding gastrointestinal health and nutrient absorption
has been revised properly
Query 30 Page 13 Line 5-21 Can data be presented in Tabular form
Answer 30 The details are mentioned in the text Therefore its tabular presentation
would be only duplication of findings not else
Query 31 ldquoSeveral research interventions resulted in finalizing the assumption that
the depressed state is result of many factors that act into play of which
patho-physiological changes of depression includes the increased
glucocorticoid secretion followed by decreased level of brain derived
neurotrophic factor in the hippocampusrdquo can be deleted
Answer 31 The section has been deletec
Query 32 ldquoThe combination of all these parameters can lead to the state where
reduction of hippocampal volume occurs thus resulting in depression and
allied discrepanciesrdquo can also be deleted
Answer 32 The section has been deletec
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Query 33 ldquoChronic stress procedure (CSP) induction in rats is suitable model used
worldwide to assess the potential of dietary components and drugs
against depressionrdquo can also be deleted
Answer 33 The section has been deletec
Query 34 ldquoThe efficacy of drugs is limited as they are effective in the initial stages
but unable to stop the cascade of events going on the central nervous
systemrdquo can not be claimed as most of ailments are treated with the
pharmaceuticals
Answer 34 The section has been deleted and suggestion has been incorporated
Query 35 Last paragraph at Page 15 should be re-written
Answer 35 The last paragraph has been skipped as it was carrying information
supported by only one or two references
Query 36 First paragraph at ldquoBlack pepper against cancerrdquo should be revised
Answer 36 The paragraph is revised and its now writes as ldquoAccording to an estimate
the prevalence of cancer can be reduced (30 to 40) with the dietary habits
(Anto et al 2002 Zhou et al 2003) Some population-based studies also
indicated that consumption of foods rich in bioactive molecules can
decrease the risk of various ailments especially cancer In this regard
consumption of spices is positively correlated with reduced risks of cancer
incidence in Asian and Mediterranean regions (Mohandes et al 1999)
Even the higher risk of malignancies in developing economies can be
linked with the reduced intake of spices (Fleischauer et al 2000 Sloan
2005 Selvendiran et al 2005)rdquo
Query 37 The citations like ldquoZhou et al (2003)rdquo Vellaichamy et al (2009) and
Krishnakumar et al (2009) needs little elaboration regarding their findings
and mechanisms of action Its looks only addition of references as their
results is not properly elaborated
Answer 37 The results of researchers suggested above are mentioned in the text
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Query 38 The section ldquoOther Health Benefitsrdquo needs some greater considerations as
authors just piled up information and literature rather made conclusive
discussion The section can be completely omitted However if authors
want to retain the text than a Tablefigure can be more useful
Answer 38 The section is reviewed again and duplications and unnecessary details
are now skipped from the text
Query 39 Paragraph starting from Vanilloid receptor (TRPV1) should be completely
omitted ass its just contains three studies and no clear links are discussed
with special reference to nutrition point of view
Answer 39 The complete paragraph has been deleted
Query 40 In my view ldquoSome other studies are also available regarding health
promoting potentials of black pepper However many of them are limited
in their applications owing to lack of animal studiesrdquo should be added at
the end of heading ldquoOther health benefitsrdquo
Answer 40 The answer is same as to mentioned in Suggestion 35
Query 41 Authors should check references section again for style and etc Some
references needs to be cited in the text and vice versa
Answer 41 The references style has been checked again and mistakes observed are
corrected
I would like accept that mistakes removed from the article considerably and indeed I am looking forward for better write-up and presentation skills in the future Lastly I would like to request to kindly accept the manuscript as it has been considerably improved Corresponding authors M Tauseef Sultan Assistant Professor Bahauddin Zakariya University Multan Email tauseefsultanhotmailcom
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4 pentadienyl piperidine) is 28533 g molminus1 and it contains 7155 carbon 1682 1
oxygen 491 nitrogen and 671 hydrogen It is yellow crystalline substance having a 2
melting point of 128ndash130degC (McNamara et al 2005) It is insoluble in water and acts as 3
weak base which on hydrolysis with nitric acid or aqueous alkali succumb to volatile 4
base piperidine (C5H11N) In contrary the acidic product of hydrolysis is piperine acid 5
(C12H19O4 mp 216ndash217degC) that further exists in four isomeric forms (Parmar et al 6
1997) 7
Piperine is tasteless due to the three isomers which are weakly pungent but its 8
stereoisomer ldquochavicinerdquo imparts characteristic pungency to the black pepper as stated 9
earlier (Bandhopadhyay et al 1990) Piperine is highly sensitive to light so solution 10
should not be exposed to direct light Piperine and its allied components like piperidine 11
and chavicine are responsible for pungent properties of black pepper (Badmaev et al 12
2000 Kaefera and Milne 2008) 13
Solvent extraction systems using ethanol as solvent are employed for the extraction of 14
piperine from black pepper (Naseri and Yahyavi 2008) The reverse phase high-15
performance liquid chromatography (R-HPLC) and spectrophotometer can be used for 16
its estimation The spectrophotometeric method invariably yields elevated results thus 17
HPLC method is more reliable (Wood et al 1988 Sowbhagya et al 1990) 18
The piperine is important for its health provoking potential described in later section of 19
the aritlce Briefly it facilitates the digestion and reduces the food passage time in 20
intestine by improving the digestive enzyme stimulation and saliva secretion In 21
addition to gastric protective functions piperine extends its services in liver protection 22
and bio-absorption of micronutrients vitamins and trace elements It helps increasing 23
the bioavailability of many types of drugs and phytochemicals thus act as nutrient 24
enhancer (Snyman et al 2001 Capasso et al 2002 Kumoro et al 2009) 25
B Essential oil 26
The essential oil of Black pepper (about 1ndash3) appears as a colorless to greenish liquid 27
with spicy (peppery) aroma It has characteristic odor reminiscent with flashpoint of 28
54degC specific gravity (0860 - 0884) and refractive index (1478 - 1488) at 20degC The 29
optical rotation (-1deg to -23deg) of black pepper oil is levorotatory (George et al 1988 30
Shankaracharya et al 1997) The extraction of essential oil can be carried out using 31
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various methods ie liquid carbon dioxide steam distillation and solid-phase micro 1
extraction (SPME) The nutrient and volatile components can be estimated through 2
column chromatography gas chromatography (GC) and gas-chromatography mass 3
spectrometer (Tipsrisukond et al 1998 Ferreira and Meireles 2002) 4
Until now 46 compounds are discovered The major components included are (E)-5
ocimene guaiene (Z) (E)-farnesol guaiol and cadinol Sabinene carophyllene and 6
terpinen-4-ol are present in appreciable quantities Other imperative sesquiterpene 7
hydrocarbons are bisabolene cadinenes calamenene copaene cubebenes ar-8
curcumene elemenes farnesene guaiene humulenes isocaryophyllene muurolene 9
santalene selinenes ledene sesquisabinene and zingiberene (Ao et al 1998 Zachariah 10
and Parthasarathy 2008 Renjie et al 2010) 11
C Phenolic compounds 12
The black pepper is rich in potent phenolic acids and antioxidants It is therefore 13
important spice for ameliorating oxidative stress The phenolic components of black 14
pepper are mixture of the glycosides of phenolic acids and flavonol glycosides (Renjie et 15
al 2010) Previously Parmar et al (1997) listed the flavonol constituents from black 16
pepper ie isoquercetin quercetin 3-β-D-rutinoside isorhamnetin kaempferol-3-o-β-17
galactoside kaempferol 3-arabinoside and quercetin-3-o-β-D rutinoside Overall the 18
black pepper contains the appreciable quantities of certain bioactive molecules that are 19
helpful in reducing the extent of various maladies 20
III Nutraceutical and Functional Scenario 21
The black pepper is used in conventional medicines as food adjunct to improve 22
digestive system through various modules ie better appetite amp absorption and 23
controlling dyspepsia amp fleshiness However the existing health problems that concern 24
mankind primarily include cardiovascular disorders diabetes mellitus inflammatory 25
disease and cancer insurgence (Chonpathompikunlert et al 2010) Several animal 26
studies explicated the role of black Pepper as preventive agent against these maladies 27
(Szallasi 2005 Politeo et al 2006) Some highlights of the health promoting potential of 28
bioactive molecules present in black pepper are presented in Table 3 However the 29
details of its potential health promoting benefits are described herein 30
Place Table 3 here 31
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A Antioxidant Potential 1
Oxidation is an inevitable process observed in body cells coupled with some 2
undesirable responses that include production of reactive oxygen species (ROS) ROS 3
are widely accepted as the causative agent responsible for various ailments ie cancer 4
inflammation atherosclerosis and aging (Butt et al 2009) Excessive production of ROS 5
outplays the defense capabilities of body resulting in oxidative stress (Seifried et al 6
2007) A considerable number of spices and aromatic herbs are known to possess 7
antioxidant potential ought to the presence of bioactive molecules in them (Liu and Ng 8
2000) 9
In this regard Saxena et al (2007) established positive correlation between antioxidant 10
activity (AOA) and phenolic contents (PC) present in plants (r=-047) However 11
coefficient of correlation and determination is higher for spices (r=-086 and R2 =74 12
respectively) Black pepper holds significant antioxidant activity as 50 inhibition of 13
free radicals can be achieved with 043mg In some earlier studies conducted by Gulccedilin 14
(2005) it was observed that water and ethanol extracts (75 microgml) of black pepper show 15
955 and 933 inhibition of lipid-peroxidation respectively The inhibition ought to 16
total phenolics content ie 543 and 428microgmg respectively Saxena et al (2007) 17
reported higher quantities of polypheols ie 191mg100g Determination of antioxidant 18
activity through some In vitro trials generated some conclusive evidences In this 19
regard (Kapoor et al 2009) observed high antioxidant activities of black pepper 20
essential oil and oleoresins as compared to synthetic antioxidants Likewise Su et al 21
(2007) indicated that black pepper is a potential dietary source of natural antioxidants 22
Therefore presence of these functional ingredients in black pepper makes it a strong 23
candidate to ameliorate oxidative stress (Mittal and Gupta 2000) Gulccedilin (2005) 24
attributed these actions to its strong hydrogen-donating ability metal chelating and 25
effectiveness to scavenge free radicals Additionally synergistic effects of piperine with 26
some other antioxidants like curcumin also assign valuable position to black pepper in 27
disease prevention strategies related to ROS and allied species (Aggarwal 2010) 28
The animal modeling using high-fat diets can be utilized to assess the antioxidant 29
activities of plants In this regard the production of thiobarbituric acid reactive 30
substances (TBARS) and conjugated dienes (CD) is used as indices of oxidative damage 31
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Whilst imbalance in activities of antioxidant enzymes including superoxide dismutase 1
(SOD) catalase (CAT) glutathione-S-transferase (GST) glutathione peroxidase (GPx) 2
and glutathione contents are indices of reduced antioxidant status of the body 3
(Ramasamy and Namasivayam 2006) Vijayakumar et al (2004) reported that 4
supplementation of black pepperpiperine lowered oxidative damage and modulated 5
the enzyme systems functioning in the body (Vijayakumar and Nalini 2006) Rauscher 6
et al (2007) used diabetes mellitus induction as a model of oxidative damage and 7
application of piperine 10mgkgday ip reversed the diabetes mediated changes in 8
Sprague Dawley rats The effects are attributed to presence of antioxidants that further 9
results in reduced LDL-oxidation via modulation of prostaglandins and leukotrienes 10
synthesis (Srinivasan 2005b) 11
In the nutshell black pepper holds antioxidant potential but needs further testing 12
through controlled randomized trials (CRTrsquos) The results from such studies would 13
guarantee utilization of black pepper and its bioactive molecules as natural antioxidant 14
in food chain and diet based strategies to prevent various maladies 15
B Anti-inflammatory Potential 16
The process of inflammation can lead to the development of various ailments that 17
include arthritis Alzheimerrsquos Parkinsonrsquos disease and even cancer insurgence is also 18
linked with inflammatory burst The mechanism to cope with the inflammation 19
comprises of many pathways that also include inhibition of enzymes responsible for 20
inflammatory cascade (Mueller et al 2011) Diets containing functional ingredients 21
hold anti-inflammatory potential (Monika et al 2010) Recent pharmacological studies 22
conducted at animals and cell levels have shown that black pepper and its active 23
ingredients piperine might be useful against these undesirable responses (Gupta et al 24
2000 Selvendiran et al 2003 Sabina et al 2011) 25
Eventually anti-inflammatory activities of black pepper are reported for the first time 26
some two decades ago Mujumdar et al (1990) indicated that piperine mitigate the acute 27
inflammatory process through stimulating the pituitary adrenal axis Later Bang et al 28
(2009) strengthened the anti-inflammatory activities of piperine (20 amp 100 mgkgday) 29
through some in vitro trials They postulated that inhibition of interlukon (IL6) matrix 30
metalloproteinase (MMPs) prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) and activator protein 1 are 31
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possible routes for their said properties Recently Sabina et al (2011) reported that 1
piperine (50100ugml) suppressed the level of β-glucuronidase and lactate 2
dehydrogenase in dose-dependent manner Piperine along with some other 3
components can inhibit the expression of enzymes like 5-lipoxygenase and COX-1 that 4
are responsible for leukotriene and prostaglandin biosynthesis These effects 5
collectively are valuable to prevent degenerative disorders like rheumatoid arthritis too 6
(Stohr et al 2001 Lee et al 2008) 7
Overall the anti-inflammatory perspectives of black pepper and its active ingredients 8
should be tested in disease prevention and control associated with inflammation 9
C Antimicrobial Potential of Black Pepper 10
If we turn the pages of history we can see that since long plants were employed as 11
antimicrobial agents (Irkin and Korukluoglu 2009) Utilization of natural products 12
especially spices as antimicrobials is allied with dual benefits ie prevention of 13
infectious disorder and improving health Phytochemicals present in these products 14
hold antimicrobial potential and extensively explored in the recent epoch Amongst 15
phenolics possess well-documented antimicrobial potential (Weerakkody et al 2010) 16
Black pepper and piperine hold antimicrobial properties and can remarkably limit the 17
growth of Staphylococcus aureus (Sangwan et al 2008) S epidermidis and Salmonella typhi 18
(Arora and Kaur 1999) Additionally Singh et al (2005) further strengthened the notion 19
by the proof against Bacillus cereus and B subtilis Recently Weerakkody et al (2010) 20
enumerated the significant antimicrobial potential of black pepper Some extracts of 21
black pepper displayed excellent growth inhibition of bacteria like Staphylococcus 22
Bacillus and Streptococcus with minimum inhibitory concentrations (MIC) of 125 250 and 23
500ppm respectively (Karsha and Lakshmi 2010) Likewise pseudomonas was more 24
susceptible to black pepper followed by Escherichia coli Klebsiella and Salmonella (625 25
125 and 250ppm MIC respectively) 26
In this regard Mc-Mahon et al (1995) also reported the anti-parasitic behavior of black 27
pepperrsquos alkaloids against Giardia and Entamoeba species Similar studies by various 28
other scientists concluded their potential against trypanosomes and plasmodia One of the 29
interesting roles of black pepper is related to repellent potential against various insects 30
and rodent Scott et al (2002) observed that black pepper and other freshly ground 31
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peppers are sprinkled to repel many mammals It is also reported to be effective against 1
houseflies along with its ability to depress egg-laying (MacKinno et al 1997) The 2
extracted essential oil from black pepper can also be applied to protect grains from 3
insect damage and control worm infestations (Dorman and Deans 2000) Some 4
bioactive molecules of black pepper find their application in allelopathic control of 5
insect-pests owing to their efficacy (Gbewonyo et al 1993) Black Pepper oil also 6
demonstrated significant antimicrobial activity against animal pathogens (Bonjar 2004) 7
Overall black pepper holds substantial antimicrobial activity against various 8
microorganisms and can find different applications ranging from preserving foods to 9
prevent infections 10
D Gastrointestinal health and nutrient absorption 11
Black pepper and its active ingredients are commonly employed as traditional remedies 12
against gastric disturbances from time immemorial It is widely accepted that black 13
pepper is instrumental to prevent and cure gastrointestinal problems The black pepper 14
enhances the production of hydrochloric acid from stomach thus improving digestion 15
through stimulation of histamine H2 receptors In addition black pepper has 16
diaphoretic (promotes sweating) and diuretic (promotes urination) properties (Johri et 17
al 1992 Ononiwu et al 2002) 18
As far absorption of piperine is concerned it is absorbed from mucosal side (44-63) 19
that could be traced in intestinal tissue and serosal fluids (Suresh and Srinivasan 2007) 20
Piperine improves the functionality of gastrointestinal tract The mechanisms of action 21
include enhanced absorption of nutrients improved enzymes synthesis and perk-up 22
defense capabilities The examples include enhanced intestinal absorption of 23
methionine amp calcium ions trace elements (selenium) vitamins B and β-carotene 24
(Badmaev et al 2000 Capasso et al 2002) The amplified nutrient absorption is 25
dependent upon the positive changes in permeability of intestinal cells membranes 26
(Srinivasan 2007) Moreover it protects intestinal membranes from gastric secretions 27
and ROS damage owing to antioxidant potential Moreover black pepper significantly 28
enhanced the activities of antioxidant enzymes ie SOD catalase GR and GST These 29
mechanisms collectively lead to balanced mucosal health to provide gastro-protection 30
(Irani 2005 Chaudhry and Tariq 2006 Prakash and Srinivasan 2010) In addition to 31
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above black pepper and its active ingredients improve expression of some digestive 1
enzymes along with increase in the secretion of saliva These collectively lead to 2
facilitated digestion with reduced transit time in gastrointestinal tract (Kumoro et al 3
2009 Bang et al 2009 Kaefera and Milne 2008) 4
Recently Okumura et al (2010) presented the hypothesis that piperine intake may 5
decrease body weight and visceral fat accumulation through increased expression of 6
thermogenic protein uncoupling protein-1 in the mice Badmaev et al (1999) showed 7
that black pepper could speed the metabolic procedures that generate energy in the 8
human body Although the same process is responsible for sustaining weight loss but 9
recognized as playing an essential role in modulating nutrients absorption from diet 10
Moreover piperine increases the oxygen uptake when administered to perfuse hind 11
limbs of experimental rats (Srinivasan 2007 Eldershaw et al 1994) Pepper juice 12
amplifies intestinal absorption of different nutrients and piperine dose-dependently 13
restrained fatty acid oxidation in rat liver microsomes (Platel et al 2003 14
Tachakittirungrod et al 2007) 15
Black pepper along with its bioactive molecules can be used in constipation and 16
diarrhea The mode of action of black pepper and its bioactive molecules involves 17
concentration-dependent amp atropine-sensitive stimulant effect spontaneous 18
contractions similar to loperamide and nifedipine inhibition of naloxone-sensitive 19
effect Ca(2+) channel blocking (CCB) activity relaxant effect K+ (80 mM)-induced 20
contractions These mechanisms collectively leads to spasmodic (cholinergic) and 21
antispasmodic (opioid agonist and Ca (2+) antagonist) effects as narrated by Lambert et 22
al (2004) and Mehmood and Gilani (2010) Overall the results are quire conclusive to 23
warrant the utilization of black pepper and its ingredients to prevent and cure various 24
gastro-intestinal disorders 25
E Improvement in drugs amp phytochemicals delivery 26
The phytochemicals and nutrients are important to maintain the human health but issue 27
of their bioavailability needs researcherrsquos attention Some bioactive molecules work 28
synergistically to improve the absorption of each other Black pepper and piperine 29
improved the bioavailability of some phytochemicals like curcumin catechins etc The 30
mechanisms for claimed effects include 1) ability to promote the rapid absorption 2) 31
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protection from chemical reactions in the gastrointestinal tract and 3) protection against 1
oxidative damage (Agbor et al 2010 Singletary 2010) 2
The black pepper and piperine improve the bioavailability of many drugs In this 3
regard piperine enhances the oral bioavailability of carbamazepine and phenytoin 4
(drugs used to cure epilepsy) by improving their absorption (Pattanaik et al 2009) 5
Previously Pattanaik et al (2006) provided evidences for synergistic effects of piperine 6
(20mg) administered with phenytoin Likewise supplementation of 120 mg coenzyme 7
Q10 with piperine for 21 days produced a statistically significant (p = 00348) greater 8
area under the plasma curve (30) as compared to coenzyme Q10 alone (Badmaev et 9
al 2000) The results of efficacy studies conducted by Jin and Han (2010) suggest that 10
piperine significantly augments the oral exposure of fexofenadine in rats probably due 11
to the inhibition of P-glycoprotein-mediated cellular efflux during the intestinal 12
absorption (Lee et al 2006) In some studies utilization of black pepper or its active 13
ingredients including piperine increased the bioavailability of nimesulide (anti-14
inflammatory drug) Acute toxicity studies on mice revealed a reduction in lethal dose 15
(LD50) of the combination (980 mg kg-1) as compared to nimesulide (1500 mg kg-1) alone 16
(Gupta et al 2000) Likewise drugs like ampicillin and Norfloxacin mediate variety of 17
bacterial infections and co-administration of 20 mgkg of piperine can enhance their 18
effectiveness (Janakiraman and Manavalan 2008) 19
Piperine also boosts the bioavailability of important phytochemicals contained in other 20
foods eg bioactive components present in curcumin and green tea (Selvendiran et al 21
2003) Curcumin has been widely used as food additive and herbal medicine 22
throughout Asia The combination of piperine (25 mgkg ip 21 days) with curcumin 23
(20 and 40 mgkg ip 21 days) showed improved anti-immobility neurotransmitter 24
enhancing and monoamine oxidase inhibitory (MAO-A) effects of curcumin (Bhutani et 25
al 2009 Suresh and Srinivasan 2010) The combination of curcumin and piperine is 26
most likely to inhibit CYP3A CYP2C9 UGT and SULT metabolism within the 27
intestinal mucosa (Volak et al 2008) 28
Conclusively addition of black pepper or piperine to recipes amp meals can improve the 29
restorative worth of various spices and other foodstuffs (Nakatani et al 1986 30
Selvendiran et al 2003) Black pepper can enable us to reap optimum benefits from the 31
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medicinal phytochemicals found in other dietary spices Its bioavailability enhancing 1
properties makes black pepper one of the most important spices 2
F Neuroprotective potential of black pepper 3
Globally statistics are alarming regarding the mental and brain ailments According to 4
estimate more than 450 million people suffer from some nervous problems (Gupta et 5
al 2000) Amongst depression is leading source of distress and discomfort for more 6
than 20 of global population (Kessler et al 1994) Humans in a bid to find the way out 7
to these conditions have devised many possible methods yet are not so successful in this 8
arena (Dorman et al 2000 Fu et al 2010) 9
The neuroprotective role of functional foods has been highlighted in the recent past to 10
cure number of ailments In this regard antioxidant potential of black pepper and its 11
bioactive molecules is of considerable importance to improve brain function 12
(Wattanathorn et al 2008) Furthermore the supplementation of piperine (5 10 and 13
20mgkg bodyday) provides neuro-protection including improved cognitive function 14
(Hanumanthachar and Miland 2005 Lee et al 2005) Li et al (2007) previously 15
investigated the antidepressant-like effect of piperine (25 5 and 10 mgkg) Their 16
results revealed that piperine ameliorated the chronic mild stress due to changes in 17
sucrose consumption plasma corticosterone level and open field activity They 18
commented that up-regulation of the progenitor cell proliferation of hippocampus and 19
cytoprotective activities are responsible for antidepressant-like effect of piperine Later 20
Li et al (2007) added that piperine treatment up-regulated brain-derived neurotrophic 21
factor (BDNF) and mRNA expression Additionally Hu et al (2009) indicated that 22
piperine (10 amp 20 mgkg) improved the depression through reduction in ACTH and 23
CRH levels thus ultimately leading to modulating hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal 24
(HPA) axis Recently Bhutani et al (2009) suggested to use piperine in combination 25
with curcumin for the treatment of depressive disorders The behavioral studies using 26
forced swimming test (FST) and tail suspension test (TST) revealed that piperine is 27
potent anti-depressant agent 10 amp 20 mgkg (Lee et al 2005 Mohit et al 2009 Liao 28
et al 2009) 29
Currently the number of patients suffering from Alzheimerrsquos disease is one of the 30
biggest challenges being faced by mankind (Filley 1995 Zarotsky et al 2003 Liston et 31
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al 2004) The scientists over the globe attempted to isolate some natural products 1
suitable against such disorders (Galli et al 2002 Youdim et al 2002 Jabeen et al 2007) 2
In one such study Chonpathompikunlert et al (2010) studied the effects of piperine in 3
rat modeling and observed that piperine (5 10 and 20 mgkg BW) significantly 4
improved memory impairment and neurodegeneration in hippocampus Piperine and 5
its analog (methyl piperate) have ability to restrain the monoamine oxidases (MAO) (Li 6
et al 2007 Naseri and Yahyavi 2008) that is one of suitable strategy to prevent 7
neurodegenerative problems such as Alzheimerrsquos and Parkinsonrsquos (Kong et al 2004 8
Edmondson et al 2007 Lee et al 2008) However the effects of piperine on 9
neurogenesis are not well demonstrated in human subjects but modes of actions could 10
possible be reduced extent of lipid peroxidation and acetylcholinesterase enzyme 11
(Youdim et al 2002) 12
Black pepper and its active ingredients can be supportive in treating various disorders 13
related to nervous systems that include depression Alzheimer epilepsy etc However 14
its pharmaceutical application cannot be warranted now owing to less number of 15
scientific investigations in human subjects Therefore as earlier stated that controlled 16
randomized trials should be conducted keeping in mind the above discussion to bring 17
meticulousness of the issues 18
G Black pepper against cancer 19
According to an estimate the prevalence of cancer can be reduced (30 to 40) with the 20
dietary habits (Anto et al 2002 Zhou et al 2003) Some population-based studies also 21
indicated that consumption of foods rich in bioactive molecules can decrease the risk of 22
various ailments especially cancer In this regard consumption of spices is positively 23
correlated with reduced risks of cancer incidence in Asian and Mediterranean regions 24
(Mohandes et al 1999) Even the higher risk of malignancies in developing economies 25
can be linked with the reduced intake of spices (Fleischauer et al 2000 Sloan 2005 26
Selvendiran et al 2005) 27
The anticancer perspectives of black pepper include modulation of phase-I phase-II 28
detoxification systems inhibition of lipid peroxidation and indeed improvement in 29
antioxidants status (Selvendiran and Sakthisekaran 2004) In this regard Zhou et al 30
(2003) presented the evidences that the positive anticancer effects of piperine against 31
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benzo-pyrene induced lung carcinogenesis in mice model are due to its ability to 1
interaction with cytochrome P450 enzyme syste Later Selvendiran et al (2004) 2
explicated that piperine exhibited in vitro and in vivo dose-dependent inhibition of 3
phase-I detoxification system (Bhardwaj et al 2002) Moreover piperine modulated the 4
mitochondrial tricarboxylic acid cycle and glutathione-metabolizing enzymes in animal 5
model lung carcinogenesis (Thirunavukkarasu et al 2001 Vijayakumar et al 2004 6
Suresh and Srinivasan 2006) Later Vellaichamy et al (2009) examined the 7
chemopreventive potential of piperine (50mgkg) against 712-8
dimethylbenz[a]anthracene (DMBA)-induced skin carcinogenesis Piperine modulated 9
the phase I amp II detoxification system effectively thus ameliorating lipid peroxidation 10
In addition to aforementioned effects the improvements in antioxidants status to 11
normal are of significant importance for health care Likewise Krishnakumar et al 12
(2009) observed similar results in oral cancer bearing animals Earlier Nalini et al 13
(1998) observed that black pepper may protect the colon cancer by decreasing the 14
activity of β-glucuronidase and mucinase Pellitorine (terpinoids present in black 15
pepper) showed strong cytotoxic activities against HL60 and MCT-7 cell lines (Ee et al 16
2010) Black pepper also counteracts cancer development directly (Selvendiran et al 17
2004) through modification in enzyme kinetics to control the protein level in blood 18
(Polovka and Suhaj 2010) In another study Bogomolny et al (2008) supported some 19
earlier studies that piperine owing to its potent antioxidant property can reduce protein 20
expression thus modulating cell proliferation and transformation (Selvendiran et al 21
2006) Research has revealed that pepper exerts a free-radical scavenging activity that 22
assists in controlling the progression of some cancers In some conditions the same 23
property can be useful in reducing the growth of cancer cells (Yadav and Bhatnagar 24
2007) More recently Liu et al (2010) postulated that nearly all bioactive molecules of 25
black pepper can suppress TNF-induced NF-kappaB activation The extracts of black 26
pepper at 200 microgmL and its compounds at 25 microgmL inhibited lipid peroxidation 27
by 45-85 COX enzymes by 31-80 and cancer cells proliferation by 35-868 28
Piperine when used in combination with curcumin yielded some promising results as 29
their combination restored the status of lipid peroxidation antioxidants and detoxifying 30
agents in DMBA-induced bone marrow cancer (Manoharan et al 2009) Furthermore 31
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black pepper and cardamom extracts collectively enhance the cytotoxic activity of 1
natural killer cells that indicate their potential anti-cancer effects (Majdalawieh and 2
Carr 2010) 3
The black pepper and its components are also effective in reducing the extent of toxicity 4
of certain components The drastic effects of some toxic compounds like DMBA carbon 5
tetrachloride tert-butyl hydroperoxide dioxin and AFB1 are mediated by black pepper 6
and piperine (60 microM) as elaborated by some scientists (Reen et al 1997 Koul and Kapil 7
1993 Amakura et al 2003 Han et al 2008) The undesirable effects of aforementioned 8
toxic metabolites are of serious concern for human amp animal health as they enter 9
through food chain and cause reproductive toxicity teratogenicity immune 10
dysfunction hepatotoxicity and endocrine changes (Schecter et al 2006 Ishida et al 11
2008) Researchers hypothesized that piperine may hinder hydrolysis of glucuronide 12
conjugates causing toxins and mucinase to be degraded (Kobayashi et al 2003 Nalini 13
et al 1998 Srinivasan 2007) The black pepper and its bioactive molecules hold 14
potential to prevent cancerous growth and are of important for their anti-genotoxicity 15
perspectives 16
H Other Health Benefits 17
The hypocholesterolemic and antioxidant property of black pepper has far-reaching 18
nutraceutical worth (Tachakittirungrod et al 2007) The increased levels of 19
triglycerides total amp low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol are major risk factors for 20
cardiovascular disorders Some dietary strategies can prevent prevalence and 21
pathogenesis of CVDrsquos The improvement in peroxisome proliferators-activated 22
receptor (PPAR)-α is one possible route to improve the lipid profile The piperine 23
exerted the highest trans-activational activities with EC (50) values of 84thinspmicroM and 49thinspmicroM 24
respectively (Mueller et al 2011) Earlier Taqvi et al (2008) explored underlying 25
mechanism behind cardiovascular effects of piperine (1 to 10 mgkg) It caused a dose-26
dependent decrease in mean arterial pressure (MAP) through inhibition of K+ (80 mM) 27
precontractions amp phenylephrine (PE) and Ca2+ channel blockade Piperine (20 28
mgkgday) decreased the blood pressure caused by the blockage of voltage-29
dependent calcium channels (Hlavackova et al 2010) 30
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One of the main common ailments in the world diabetes mellitus enforces a fabulous 1
health and social burden (McDonnell and Archbold 1996) The pathogenesis of diabetes 2
is dependent on many factors and glycation of the various proteins in the body is of 3
considerable importance The glycation of albumins and allied protein might lead to 4
change in nature structure and their biochemical activity Black pepper has inhibitory 5
effects on albumin glycation reaction (Dearlove et al 2008 Singletary 2010) Likewise 6
Saraswat et al (2009) reported inhibition of 40 to 90 (piperine 10 mgml) in the 7
formation of advanced glycation end-products (AGE) to lens proteins Black pepper 8
(IC50 02mgmL) showed excellent selectivity towards aldose reductase inhibition The 9
aforementioned discussion portrayed the message that inclusion of black pepper in 10
dietary strategies can be beneficial in management of diabetes and its complications 11
(Vijayakumar et al 2004 Saraswat et al 2008) However there is still needs for some 12
community-based trials for meticulousness 13
Black pepper extract has been studied by (Venkatasamy et al 2004) to treat skin 14
disorders ie vitilago that is characterized by lesions of depigmentation Ebihara et al 15
(2006) suggested that black pepper excavate and its main alkaloid piperine endorse 16
stimulatory effects on melanocyte proliferation and dendricity thus it can be used for 17
the treatment of vitiligo (Soumyanath et al 2006 Lin et al 2007) In humans black 18
pepper oil is one the strongest appetizer inhalation stimulates the swallowing in post 19
stroke patients with dysphagia Some other studies are also available regarding health 20
promoting potentials of black pepper However many of them are limited in their 21
applications owing to lack of animal studies 22
Conclusion 23
In the recent epoch much focus has been paid to functional and nutraceutical food The 24
health promoting prospective of such products is ought to bioactive components 25
present in them Black pepper owing to functional ingredients like piperine oleoresins 26
and essential oil is helpful in regulating gastrointestinal functionality It is also helpful 27
in mediating inflammation Black pepper can provide neuro-protection thus defending 28
the body from depression and Alzheimerrsquos The synergistic effect of black pepper in 29
enhancing the bioavailability of nutrients and drugs is of considerable importance 30
Overall the nutraceutical perspective of black pepper is of key importance for health 31
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care consultants However researcher concentration is immediately required to asses its 1
health promoting potential through controlled randomized trials (CRTrsquos) and cohort 2
studies Additional efforts are also required to asses its proper utilization in different 3
products and results of such studies would bring meticulousness of the concerns 4
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Tipsrisukond N Fernando L N and Clarke A D (1998) Antioxidant effects of 4
essential oil and oleoresin of black pepper from supercritical carbon dioxide 5
extractions in ground pork J Agric Food Chem 46 4329-4333 6
Utpala P Asish G R Zachariah T J Saji K V Johnson K G and Mathew P A 7
(2008b) Spatial influence on the important biochemical properties of Piper 8
Nigrum linn leaves Nat Prod Radiance 7 444-447 9
Vellaichamy L Balakrishnan S Panjamurthy K Manoharan S Alias L M (2009) 10
Chemopreventive potential of piperine in 712-dimethylbenz[a]anthracene 11
induced skin carcinogenesis in Swiss albino mice Environ Toxicol Pharmacol 28 12
11ndash18 13
Venkatasamy R Faas L Young A R Raman A and Hider R C (2004) Effects of 14
piperine analogues on stimulation of melanocytes proliferation and melanocyte 15
differentiation Bioorganic Med Chem 12 1905ndash1920 16
Vijayakumar R S and Nalini N (2006) Efficacy of piperine an alkaloidal constituent 17
from Piper Nigrum on erythrocyte antioxidant status in high fat diet and 18
antithyroid drug induced hyperlipidemic rats Cell Biochem Function 24 491ndash498 19
Vijayakumar R S Surya D and Nalini N (2004) Antioxidant efficacy of black 20
pepper (Piper Nigrum L ) and piperine in rats with high fat diet induced 21
oxidative stress Redox Rep 9 105-110 22
Volak L P Ghirmai S Cashman J R and Court M H (2008) Curcuminoids inhibit 23
multiple human cytochromes P450 UDP-glucuronosyltransferase and 24
sulfotransferase enzymes whereas piperine is a relatively selective CYP3A4 25
inhibitor Drug Metab Dispos 36 1594-1605 26
Wattanathorn J Chonpathompikunlert P Muchimapura S Priprem A and 27
Tankamnerdthai O (2008) Piperine the potential functional food for mood and 28
cognitive disorders Food Chem Toxicol 46 3106-3110 29
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Weerakkody N S Caffin N Turner M S and Dykes G A (2010) In vitro 1
antimicrobial activity of less-utilized spice and herb extracts against selected 2
food-borne bacteria Food Control 21 1408-1414 3
Wood A B Barrow M L and James D J (1988) Piperine determination in pepper 4
Piper Nigrum L and its oleoresins A reversed phase high performance liquid 5
chromatographic method J Flavour Frag 3 55-64 6
Yadav A S and Bhatnagar D (2007) Modulatory effect of spice extracts on iron-7
induced lipid peroxidation in rat liver Biofactors 29 147-157 8
Youdim K A Spencer J P Schroeter H and Rice-Evans C (2002) Dietary 9
flavonoids as potential neuroprotectants Biol Chem 383 503ndash519 10
Zachariah T J and Parthasarathy V A (2008) Black pepper In Chemistry of Spices 11
pp 21-40 Parthasarathy V A Chempakam B and Zachariah T J Eds CABI 12
UK 13
Zachariah T J Safeer A L Jayarajan K Leela N K Vipin T M Saji K V Shiva K 14
N Parthasarathy V A and Mammootty K P (2010) Correlation of 15
metabolites in the leaf and berries of selected black pepper varieties Sci Horti 16
123 418-422 17
Zarotsky V Sramek J J and Cutler N R (2003) Galantamine hydrobromide an 18
agent for Alzheimerrsquos disease Am J Health Syst Pharm 60 446ndash452 19
Zhou S Gao Y Jiang W Huang M Xu A and Paxton J W (2003) Interactions of 20
herbs with cytochrome Drug Metab Rev 35 35ndash98 21
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Table-1 Botanical Classification of black pepper Groups Name
Kingdom Plantae
Subkingdom Tracheobionta
Superdivision Spermatophyta
Division Magnoliophyta
Class Magnoliopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Family Piperales
Order Piperaceae
Genus Piper L
Specie Piper nigrum L Source USDA NRCS 2010 The PLANTS Database (httpplants usdagov 9 May 2010)
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Table 2 Rich phytochemistry of the black pepper Sr No Researcher Chemical Components Percentage
1 Lee et al (2004) Singletary (2010)
Essential oil Piperine Chavicine Piperidine Fatty oils Resin Starch
1-25 5-9 1 8 6-8 0-5 22-42
2 Ravindran and Johny (2001)
Essential oil Piperine Starch Oleoresin
04 to 70 20 to 74 15-45 35-12
3 Murthy and Bhattacharya (2008)
Essential oil (limonene β-caryophyllene sabinene and β-pinene)
4 Singh et al (2005) Acetone extract Piperine Piperolein Piper amide Guineensine
335 137 34 323
5 Utpala et al (2008) Phenol contents 03 to 08 mgg
6 Orav et al (2004) Musenga et al (2007)
Essential oil
β-caryophyllene Limonene β-pinene ∆-3-carene Sabinene α-pinene Eugenol Terpinen-4-ol Hedycaryol β-eudesmol Caryophyllene oxide α-phellandrene
14-704 29-384 07-256 17-190 0-122 03-104 01-410 0-132 0-91 0-97 01-72 NA
7 Jirovetz et al (2002) Elemol Germacrene-D Limonene Β-pinene α-pinene β-ocimine β-pinene α-phellandrene αhumulene ∆-carene Βphellandrene T-muurolol
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Table 3 Functional amp Nutraceuticals Effect of Bioactive Compounds of Black Pepper
Bioactive compounds
Functional amp Nutraceuticals Role Researchers
Piperine
1 Bio-absorption of vitamins and trace elements 2 Effective against acute inflammatory process 3 Antimicrobial properties 4 Improved functionality of gastrointestinal tract 5 Decreased body weight and visceral fat accumulation 6 Improved bioavailability of curcumin and catechins 7 Enhanced bioavailability of many drugs 8 Piperine ameliorate the chronic mild stress 9 Reduce risk of cancer 10 reducing the extent of toxicity of certain components
Kumoro et al 2009 Capasso et al 2002 Bang et al 2009 Sangwan et al 2008 Badmaev et al 2000 Okumura et al 2010 Singletary 2010 Pattanaik et al 2009 Li et al 2007 Vellaichamy et al 2009 Han et al 2008
Essential oil
1 Contributes aroma 2 Control worm infestations
Zachariah et al 2010 Dorman and Deans 2000
Phenolics 1 Reduce oxidation process 2 Ameliorating oxidative stress
Renjie et al 2010 Saxena et al 2007
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Journal Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition Manuscript ID BFSN-2011-0286 Manuscript Title BLACK PEPPER AND HEALTH CLAIMS A COMPREHENSIVE
TREATISE
Dear Editor I have seen the reviewerrsquos comments eagerly and made the following changes in the article as per desired Query 1 The some text in the article should be written again as language should be
simple and lucid for the readers and researchers The use of same
sentencesconcepts aspects at multiple places should be avoided
Answer 1 Corrections have been made Now appropriate words are used for
specific purpose
Query 2 Health benefits should be checked again and each aspect should be
discussed only at one place I would suggest the authors to add up one or
two table regarding the health promoting potential of the black pepper
Answer 2 Every aspect related to health endorsing effects of black pepper has been
discussed separately only at one place Table regarding health benefits of
black pepper has now been added in the manuscript
Query 3 Finally yet importantly grammatical errors should be removed
Answer 3 All grammatical errors have been eliminated from the text
Query 4 The first line of the abstract should be as ldquoFor millennia spices have been
an integral part of human diets and commerce Recently the widespread
recognition of diet-health linkages bolsters the dietary importance of
spices and herbsrdquo
Answer 4 It has been changed according to reviewerrsquos comments
Query 5 The words selection should be appropriate especially in the abstract
section eg ldquoholdrdquo is used twice that should be avoided
Answer 5 Proper and suitable words has been incorporated in text especially
abstract portion and duplication has been removed
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Query 6 Page 1 Line 24 The sentence use should ldquoBlack pepper (Piper nigrum L)
is an important healthy food owing to its antioxidant amp antimicrobial
potential and gastro-protective modulesrdquo
Answer 6 Now sentence is according to reviewerrsquos suggestions
Query 7 From abstract ldquoMore recently cell-culture studies and animal modeling
predicted the role of black pepper against number of maladiesrdquo can be
omitted as its duplication of same concepts mentioned earlier
Answer 7 We all authors have discussed and suggested that this sentence has
different meanings and not considered as duplication
Query 8 Page 1 Line 37 Component should be replaced with components in the
abstract Accordingly the complete sentence should be re-written
Answer 8 The word ldquocomponentsrdquo has remained same as it means different
components of piper nigrum
Query 9 Meta-analysis represents single expression or experiment so it should be
changed to meta-analyses
Answer 9 Changes has been incorporated according to reviewerrsquos comments
Query 10 First and second paragraph can be combined into one I think following
could be one possibility ldquoIn the recent era efforts have been directed to
establish scientific rationale for health improving potential of functional
and nutraceuticals foods Amongst prevention of cardiovascular
disorders (CVD) cancer insurgence diabetes mellitus Alzheimerrsquos
disease and variety of inflammatory ailments through dietary modules is
of prime consideration Moreover emerging findings in the nutrigenomics
and proteomics further reflected their importance in a deeper sense
(Chonpathompikunlert et al 2010) The list of healthy foods marketed
with distinct health claims is long enough However spices and their
bioactive components are more promising candidates for their inclusion in
diet-based regimens to improve human health (Geoffrey 2006 Butt et al
2009) Their different parts including dried seed bark fruit root and
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flower are in use as food adjuncts that impart flavor aroma and color to
foods (Srinivasan 2008 Singletary 2010)rdquo
Answer 10 First and second paragraph of manuscript has now been combined
Query 11 Chonpathompikunlert et al 2010 should be checked again Is paper
published in 2010 or 2009 as two references are given in reference section
Answer 11 Chonpathompikunlert et al 2010 has been published in 2010
Query 12 Why authors written these sentence eg ldquoBeing the sole reason for many
of the attacks in the ancient ages still considered instrumental in the
economies of many nations across the globe (Srinivasan 2005)rdquo and
ldquoDuring the era of industrialization and globalization these commodities
were traded in the western countries that led to wide bloom in their
productionrdquo as they must be deleted I would suggest authors to look into
introduction again and reduce its length to 34th Moreover the sentences
should be linked with each in the same paragraphs
Answer 12 The Correction has been and these sentences were deleted from the text
Query 13 Page 3 Line 1 Human subject should be replaced with human subjects
Answer 13 It has been done according to suggestions
Query 14 The last two paragraphs can also be merged up into one
Answer 14 Both paragraphs has been combined
Query 15 Functional uses can be replaced with applications
Answer 15 Changes has been incorporated according to comment
Query 16 The first paragraph should be re-written again Last sentence can be
deleted The authors should delete the reference ldquoDM 2009rdquo
Answer 16 Changes have been made in first paragraph Reference has also been
deleted
Query 17 The authors should be specific is use of unit systems as molminus1 is not right
as it should be molminus1 Please check the manuscript again
Answer 17 Unit has been written properly All manuscript has now been carefully
written
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Query 18 ldquoPiperine and its allied components like piperidine and chavicine are
responsible for pungent properties of black pepper (Badmaev et al 2000
Bhattacharjee and Sengupta 2009)rdquo should be adjusted at the end of first
paragraph of heading ldquopiperinerdquo
Answer 18 Correction has been made accordingly
Query 19 Page 6 Line 17 ldquoBlack pepper essential oil contributes towards the aroma
oleoresin contributes towards the overall taste and the alkaloid piperine
imparts pungency (Zachariah et al 2010)rdquo should be adjusted in the first
paragraph of the main heading
Answer 19 All has been incorporated according to reviewerrsquos suggestion
Query 20 The section of essential oil amp phenolics should be re-written
Answer 20 This portion has now been re-written again
Query 21 The introduction of each aspectsub-heading should be deleted It will
reduce the length of the article considerably The same point is valid for
some other parts of the manuscript too eg Page 7 (Line 13-19) Page 10
(Line 4-10) Page 14 Line 7-21) Page 18 (Line 28-30) etc The text should
be reduced in all these cases
Answer 21 All sub headings has been deleted from the text
Query 22 Humanity should be replaced with mankind as humanity is property not
noun
Answer 22 Humanity has now been replaced with mankind
Query 23 ldquousing different assays ie thiobarbituric acid value (TBA) DPPH radical
scavenging and total antioxidant activity (FTC method)rdquo can be deleted
Answer 23 It has been done according to reviewerrsquos comments
Query 24 ldquoIn addition the inhibitory action as observed through FTC method
strengthened the claims for strong antioxidant activities of essential oil
and oleoresinsrdquo can also be deleted
Answer 24 It has been done according to reviewerrsquos comments
Query 25 Page 8 Line 18 Paragraph needs re-phrasing to make it lucid
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Answer 25 Paragraph has been re-phrased
Query 26 ldquoSpices and herbs are traditional remedies to cure some maladies and
diseased conditions in South Asian territoriesrdquo is duplication thus should
be removed
Answer 26 All duplicate sentences have been removed from the text
Query 27 Re-arrange the section ldquoAnti-inflammatory Potentialrdquo to make it lucid and
introductory details should be avoided eg ldquoThey postulated that
inhibition of interlukon (IL6) matrix metalloproteinase (MMPs)
prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) and activator protein 1rdquo need further clarity
Answer 27 The paragraph has been re-arranged and cleared completely
Query 28 C Antimicrobial Potential of Black Pepper Reference support is limited
Answer 28 More references has now been added in this portion
Query 29 Gastrointestinal health and nutrient absorption needs revision in first and
last paragraph to clear the evidences presented
Answer 29 The literature regarding gastrointestinal health and nutrient absorption
has been revised properly
Query 30 Page 13 Line 5-21 Can data be presented in Tabular form
Answer 30 The details are mentioned in the text Therefore its tabular presentation
would be only duplication of findings not else
Query 31 ldquoSeveral research interventions resulted in finalizing the assumption that
the depressed state is result of many factors that act into play of which
patho-physiological changes of depression includes the increased
glucocorticoid secretion followed by decreased level of brain derived
neurotrophic factor in the hippocampusrdquo can be deleted
Answer 31 The section has been deletec
Query 32 ldquoThe combination of all these parameters can lead to the state where
reduction of hippocampal volume occurs thus resulting in depression and
allied discrepanciesrdquo can also be deleted
Answer 32 The section has been deletec
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Query 33 ldquoChronic stress procedure (CSP) induction in rats is suitable model used
worldwide to assess the potential of dietary components and drugs
against depressionrdquo can also be deleted
Answer 33 The section has been deletec
Query 34 ldquoThe efficacy of drugs is limited as they are effective in the initial stages
but unable to stop the cascade of events going on the central nervous
systemrdquo can not be claimed as most of ailments are treated with the
pharmaceuticals
Answer 34 The section has been deleted and suggestion has been incorporated
Query 35 Last paragraph at Page 15 should be re-written
Answer 35 The last paragraph has been skipped as it was carrying information
supported by only one or two references
Query 36 First paragraph at ldquoBlack pepper against cancerrdquo should be revised
Answer 36 The paragraph is revised and its now writes as ldquoAccording to an estimate
the prevalence of cancer can be reduced (30 to 40) with the dietary habits
(Anto et al 2002 Zhou et al 2003) Some population-based studies also
indicated that consumption of foods rich in bioactive molecules can
decrease the risk of various ailments especially cancer In this regard
consumption of spices is positively correlated with reduced risks of cancer
incidence in Asian and Mediterranean regions (Mohandes et al 1999)
Even the higher risk of malignancies in developing economies can be
linked with the reduced intake of spices (Fleischauer et al 2000 Sloan
2005 Selvendiran et al 2005)rdquo
Query 37 The citations like ldquoZhou et al (2003)rdquo Vellaichamy et al (2009) and
Krishnakumar et al (2009) needs little elaboration regarding their findings
and mechanisms of action Its looks only addition of references as their
results is not properly elaborated
Answer 37 The results of researchers suggested above are mentioned in the text
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Query 38 The section ldquoOther Health Benefitsrdquo needs some greater considerations as
authors just piled up information and literature rather made conclusive
discussion The section can be completely omitted However if authors
want to retain the text than a Tablefigure can be more useful
Answer 38 The section is reviewed again and duplications and unnecessary details
are now skipped from the text
Query 39 Paragraph starting from Vanilloid receptor (TRPV1) should be completely
omitted ass its just contains three studies and no clear links are discussed
with special reference to nutrition point of view
Answer 39 The complete paragraph has been deleted
Query 40 In my view ldquoSome other studies are also available regarding health
promoting potentials of black pepper However many of them are limited
in their applications owing to lack of animal studiesrdquo should be added at
the end of heading ldquoOther health benefitsrdquo
Answer 40 The answer is same as to mentioned in Suggestion 35
Query 41 Authors should check references section again for style and etc Some
references needs to be cited in the text and vice versa
Answer 41 The references style has been checked again and mistakes observed are
corrected
I would like accept that mistakes removed from the article considerably and indeed I am looking forward for better write-up and presentation skills in the future Lastly I would like to request to kindly accept the manuscript as it has been considerably improved Corresponding authors M Tauseef Sultan Assistant Professor Bahauddin Zakariya University Multan Email tauseefsultanhotmailcom
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various methods ie liquid carbon dioxide steam distillation and solid-phase micro 1
extraction (SPME) The nutrient and volatile components can be estimated through 2
column chromatography gas chromatography (GC) and gas-chromatography mass 3
spectrometer (Tipsrisukond et al 1998 Ferreira and Meireles 2002) 4
Until now 46 compounds are discovered The major components included are (E)-5
ocimene guaiene (Z) (E)-farnesol guaiol and cadinol Sabinene carophyllene and 6
terpinen-4-ol are present in appreciable quantities Other imperative sesquiterpene 7
hydrocarbons are bisabolene cadinenes calamenene copaene cubebenes ar-8
curcumene elemenes farnesene guaiene humulenes isocaryophyllene muurolene 9
santalene selinenes ledene sesquisabinene and zingiberene (Ao et al 1998 Zachariah 10
and Parthasarathy 2008 Renjie et al 2010) 11
C Phenolic compounds 12
The black pepper is rich in potent phenolic acids and antioxidants It is therefore 13
important spice for ameliorating oxidative stress The phenolic components of black 14
pepper are mixture of the glycosides of phenolic acids and flavonol glycosides (Renjie et 15
al 2010) Previously Parmar et al (1997) listed the flavonol constituents from black 16
pepper ie isoquercetin quercetin 3-β-D-rutinoside isorhamnetin kaempferol-3-o-β-17
galactoside kaempferol 3-arabinoside and quercetin-3-o-β-D rutinoside Overall the 18
black pepper contains the appreciable quantities of certain bioactive molecules that are 19
helpful in reducing the extent of various maladies 20
III Nutraceutical and Functional Scenario 21
The black pepper is used in conventional medicines as food adjunct to improve 22
digestive system through various modules ie better appetite amp absorption and 23
controlling dyspepsia amp fleshiness However the existing health problems that concern 24
mankind primarily include cardiovascular disorders diabetes mellitus inflammatory 25
disease and cancer insurgence (Chonpathompikunlert et al 2010) Several animal 26
studies explicated the role of black Pepper as preventive agent against these maladies 27
(Szallasi 2005 Politeo et al 2006) Some highlights of the health promoting potential of 28
bioactive molecules present in black pepper are presented in Table 3 However the 29
details of its potential health promoting benefits are described herein 30
Place Table 3 here 31
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A Antioxidant Potential 1
Oxidation is an inevitable process observed in body cells coupled with some 2
undesirable responses that include production of reactive oxygen species (ROS) ROS 3
are widely accepted as the causative agent responsible for various ailments ie cancer 4
inflammation atherosclerosis and aging (Butt et al 2009) Excessive production of ROS 5
outplays the defense capabilities of body resulting in oxidative stress (Seifried et al 6
2007) A considerable number of spices and aromatic herbs are known to possess 7
antioxidant potential ought to the presence of bioactive molecules in them (Liu and Ng 8
2000) 9
In this regard Saxena et al (2007) established positive correlation between antioxidant 10
activity (AOA) and phenolic contents (PC) present in plants (r=-047) However 11
coefficient of correlation and determination is higher for spices (r=-086 and R2 =74 12
respectively) Black pepper holds significant antioxidant activity as 50 inhibition of 13
free radicals can be achieved with 043mg In some earlier studies conducted by Gulccedilin 14
(2005) it was observed that water and ethanol extracts (75 microgml) of black pepper show 15
955 and 933 inhibition of lipid-peroxidation respectively The inhibition ought to 16
total phenolics content ie 543 and 428microgmg respectively Saxena et al (2007) 17
reported higher quantities of polypheols ie 191mg100g Determination of antioxidant 18
activity through some In vitro trials generated some conclusive evidences In this 19
regard (Kapoor et al 2009) observed high antioxidant activities of black pepper 20
essential oil and oleoresins as compared to synthetic antioxidants Likewise Su et al 21
(2007) indicated that black pepper is a potential dietary source of natural antioxidants 22
Therefore presence of these functional ingredients in black pepper makes it a strong 23
candidate to ameliorate oxidative stress (Mittal and Gupta 2000) Gulccedilin (2005) 24
attributed these actions to its strong hydrogen-donating ability metal chelating and 25
effectiveness to scavenge free radicals Additionally synergistic effects of piperine with 26
some other antioxidants like curcumin also assign valuable position to black pepper in 27
disease prevention strategies related to ROS and allied species (Aggarwal 2010) 28
The animal modeling using high-fat diets can be utilized to assess the antioxidant 29
activities of plants In this regard the production of thiobarbituric acid reactive 30
substances (TBARS) and conjugated dienes (CD) is used as indices of oxidative damage 31
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Whilst imbalance in activities of antioxidant enzymes including superoxide dismutase 1
(SOD) catalase (CAT) glutathione-S-transferase (GST) glutathione peroxidase (GPx) 2
and glutathione contents are indices of reduced antioxidant status of the body 3
(Ramasamy and Namasivayam 2006) Vijayakumar et al (2004) reported that 4
supplementation of black pepperpiperine lowered oxidative damage and modulated 5
the enzyme systems functioning in the body (Vijayakumar and Nalini 2006) Rauscher 6
et al (2007) used diabetes mellitus induction as a model of oxidative damage and 7
application of piperine 10mgkgday ip reversed the diabetes mediated changes in 8
Sprague Dawley rats The effects are attributed to presence of antioxidants that further 9
results in reduced LDL-oxidation via modulation of prostaglandins and leukotrienes 10
synthesis (Srinivasan 2005b) 11
In the nutshell black pepper holds antioxidant potential but needs further testing 12
through controlled randomized trials (CRTrsquos) The results from such studies would 13
guarantee utilization of black pepper and its bioactive molecules as natural antioxidant 14
in food chain and diet based strategies to prevent various maladies 15
B Anti-inflammatory Potential 16
The process of inflammation can lead to the development of various ailments that 17
include arthritis Alzheimerrsquos Parkinsonrsquos disease and even cancer insurgence is also 18
linked with inflammatory burst The mechanism to cope with the inflammation 19
comprises of many pathways that also include inhibition of enzymes responsible for 20
inflammatory cascade (Mueller et al 2011) Diets containing functional ingredients 21
hold anti-inflammatory potential (Monika et al 2010) Recent pharmacological studies 22
conducted at animals and cell levels have shown that black pepper and its active 23
ingredients piperine might be useful against these undesirable responses (Gupta et al 24
2000 Selvendiran et al 2003 Sabina et al 2011) 25
Eventually anti-inflammatory activities of black pepper are reported for the first time 26
some two decades ago Mujumdar et al (1990) indicated that piperine mitigate the acute 27
inflammatory process through stimulating the pituitary adrenal axis Later Bang et al 28
(2009) strengthened the anti-inflammatory activities of piperine (20 amp 100 mgkgday) 29
through some in vitro trials They postulated that inhibition of interlukon (IL6) matrix 30
metalloproteinase (MMPs) prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) and activator protein 1 are 31
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possible routes for their said properties Recently Sabina et al (2011) reported that 1
piperine (50100ugml) suppressed the level of β-glucuronidase and lactate 2
dehydrogenase in dose-dependent manner Piperine along with some other 3
components can inhibit the expression of enzymes like 5-lipoxygenase and COX-1 that 4
are responsible for leukotriene and prostaglandin biosynthesis These effects 5
collectively are valuable to prevent degenerative disorders like rheumatoid arthritis too 6
(Stohr et al 2001 Lee et al 2008) 7
Overall the anti-inflammatory perspectives of black pepper and its active ingredients 8
should be tested in disease prevention and control associated with inflammation 9
C Antimicrobial Potential of Black Pepper 10
If we turn the pages of history we can see that since long plants were employed as 11
antimicrobial agents (Irkin and Korukluoglu 2009) Utilization of natural products 12
especially spices as antimicrobials is allied with dual benefits ie prevention of 13
infectious disorder and improving health Phytochemicals present in these products 14
hold antimicrobial potential and extensively explored in the recent epoch Amongst 15
phenolics possess well-documented antimicrobial potential (Weerakkody et al 2010) 16
Black pepper and piperine hold antimicrobial properties and can remarkably limit the 17
growth of Staphylococcus aureus (Sangwan et al 2008) S epidermidis and Salmonella typhi 18
(Arora and Kaur 1999) Additionally Singh et al (2005) further strengthened the notion 19
by the proof against Bacillus cereus and B subtilis Recently Weerakkody et al (2010) 20
enumerated the significant antimicrobial potential of black pepper Some extracts of 21
black pepper displayed excellent growth inhibition of bacteria like Staphylococcus 22
Bacillus and Streptococcus with minimum inhibitory concentrations (MIC) of 125 250 and 23
500ppm respectively (Karsha and Lakshmi 2010) Likewise pseudomonas was more 24
susceptible to black pepper followed by Escherichia coli Klebsiella and Salmonella (625 25
125 and 250ppm MIC respectively) 26
In this regard Mc-Mahon et al (1995) also reported the anti-parasitic behavior of black 27
pepperrsquos alkaloids against Giardia and Entamoeba species Similar studies by various 28
other scientists concluded their potential against trypanosomes and plasmodia One of the 29
interesting roles of black pepper is related to repellent potential against various insects 30
and rodent Scott et al (2002) observed that black pepper and other freshly ground 31
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peppers are sprinkled to repel many mammals It is also reported to be effective against 1
houseflies along with its ability to depress egg-laying (MacKinno et al 1997) The 2
extracted essential oil from black pepper can also be applied to protect grains from 3
insect damage and control worm infestations (Dorman and Deans 2000) Some 4
bioactive molecules of black pepper find their application in allelopathic control of 5
insect-pests owing to their efficacy (Gbewonyo et al 1993) Black Pepper oil also 6
demonstrated significant antimicrobial activity against animal pathogens (Bonjar 2004) 7
Overall black pepper holds substantial antimicrobial activity against various 8
microorganisms and can find different applications ranging from preserving foods to 9
prevent infections 10
D Gastrointestinal health and nutrient absorption 11
Black pepper and its active ingredients are commonly employed as traditional remedies 12
against gastric disturbances from time immemorial It is widely accepted that black 13
pepper is instrumental to prevent and cure gastrointestinal problems The black pepper 14
enhances the production of hydrochloric acid from stomach thus improving digestion 15
through stimulation of histamine H2 receptors In addition black pepper has 16
diaphoretic (promotes sweating) and diuretic (promotes urination) properties (Johri et 17
al 1992 Ononiwu et al 2002) 18
As far absorption of piperine is concerned it is absorbed from mucosal side (44-63) 19
that could be traced in intestinal tissue and serosal fluids (Suresh and Srinivasan 2007) 20
Piperine improves the functionality of gastrointestinal tract The mechanisms of action 21
include enhanced absorption of nutrients improved enzymes synthesis and perk-up 22
defense capabilities The examples include enhanced intestinal absorption of 23
methionine amp calcium ions trace elements (selenium) vitamins B and β-carotene 24
(Badmaev et al 2000 Capasso et al 2002) The amplified nutrient absorption is 25
dependent upon the positive changes in permeability of intestinal cells membranes 26
(Srinivasan 2007) Moreover it protects intestinal membranes from gastric secretions 27
and ROS damage owing to antioxidant potential Moreover black pepper significantly 28
enhanced the activities of antioxidant enzymes ie SOD catalase GR and GST These 29
mechanisms collectively lead to balanced mucosal health to provide gastro-protection 30
(Irani 2005 Chaudhry and Tariq 2006 Prakash and Srinivasan 2010) In addition to 31
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above black pepper and its active ingredients improve expression of some digestive 1
enzymes along with increase in the secretion of saliva These collectively lead to 2
facilitated digestion with reduced transit time in gastrointestinal tract (Kumoro et al 3
2009 Bang et al 2009 Kaefera and Milne 2008) 4
Recently Okumura et al (2010) presented the hypothesis that piperine intake may 5
decrease body weight and visceral fat accumulation through increased expression of 6
thermogenic protein uncoupling protein-1 in the mice Badmaev et al (1999) showed 7
that black pepper could speed the metabolic procedures that generate energy in the 8
human body Although the same process is responsible for sustaining weight loss but 9
recognized as playing an essential role in modulating nutrients absorption from diet 10
Moreover piperine increases the oxygen uptake when administered to perfuse hind 11
limbs of experimental rats (Srinivasan 2007 Eldershaw et al 1994) Pepper juice 12
amplifies intestinal absorption of different nutrients and piperine dose-dependently 13
restrained fatty acid oxidation in rat liver microsomes (Platel et al 2003 14
Tachakittirungrod et al 2007) 15
Black pepper along with its bioactive molecules can be used in constipation and 16
diarrhea The mode of action of black pepper and its bioactive molecules involves 17
concentration-dependent amp atropine-sensitive stimulant effect spontaneous 18
contractions similar to loperamide and nifedipine inhibition of naloxone-sensitive 19
effect Ca(2+) channel blocking (CCB) activity relaxant effect K+ (80 mM)-induced 20
contractions These mechanisms collectively leads to spasmodic (cholinergic) and 21
antispasmodic (opioid agonist and Ca (2+) antagonist) effects as narrated by Lambert et 22
al (2004) and Mehmood and Gilani (2010) Overall the results are quire conclusive to 23
warrant the utilization of black pepper and its ingredients to prevent and cure various 24
gastro-intestinal disorders 25
E Improvement in drugs amp phytochemicals delivery 26
The phytochemicals and nutrients are important to maintain the human health but issue 27
of their bioavailability needs researcherrsquos attention Some bioactive molecules work 28
synergistically to improve the absorption of each other Black pepper and piperine 29
improved the bioavailability of some phytochemicals like curcumin catechins etc The 30
mechanisms for claimed effects include 1) ability to promote the rapid absorption 2) 31
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protection from chemical reactions in the gastrointestinal tract and 3) protection against 1
oxidative damage (Agbor et al 2010 Singletary 2010) 2
The black pepper and piperine improve the bioavailability of many drugs In this 3
regard piperine enhances the oral bioavailability of carbamazepine and phenytoin 4
(drugs used to cure epilepsy) by improving their absorption (Pattanaik et al 2009) 5
Previously Pattanaik et al (2006) provided evidences for synergistic effects of piperine 6
(20mg) administered with phenytoin Likewise supplementation of 120 mg coenzyme 7
Q10 with piperine for 21 days produced a statistically significant (p = 00348) greater 8
area under the plasma curve (30) as compared to coenzyme Q10 alone (Badmaev et 9
al 2000) The results of efficacy studies conducted by Jin and Han (2010) suggest that 10
piperine significantly augments the oral exposure of fexofenadine in rats probably due 11
to the inhibition of P-glycoprotein-mediated cellular efflux during the intestinal 12
absorption (Lee et al 2006) In some studies utilization of black pepper or its active 13
ingredients including piperine increased the bioavailability of nimesulide (anti-14
inflammatory drug) Acute toxicity studies on mice revealed a reduction in lethal dose 15
(LD50) of the combination (980 mg kg-1) as compared to nimesulide (1500 mg kg-1) alone 16
(Gupta et al 2000) Likewise drugs like ampicillin and Norfloxacin mediate variety of 17
bacterial infections and co-administration of 20 mgkg of piperine can enhance their 18
effectiveness (Janakiraman and Manavalan 2008) 19
Piperine also boosts the bioavailability of important phytochemicals contained in other 20
foods eg bioactive components present in curcumin and green tea (Selvendiran et al 21
2003) Curcumin has been widely used as food additive and herbal medicine 22
throughout Asia The combination of piperine (25 mgkg ip 21 days) with curcumin 23
(20 and 40 mgkg ip 21 days) showed improved anti-immobility neurotransmitter 24
enhancing and monoamine oxidase inhibitory (MAO-A) effects of curcumin (Bhutani et 25
al 2009 Suresh and Srinivasan 2010) The combination of curcumin and piperine is 26
most likely to inhibit CYP3A CYP2C9 UGT and SULT metabolism within the 27
intestinal mucosa (Volak et al 2008) 28
Conclusively addition of black pepper or piperine to recipes amp meals can improve the 29
restorative worth of various spices and other foodstuffs (Nakatani et al 1986 30
Selvendiran et al 2003) Black pepper can enable us to reap optimum benefits from the 31
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medicinal phytochemicals found in other dietary spices Its bioavailability enhancing 1
properties makes black pepper one of the most important spices 2
F Neuroprotective potential of black pepper 3
Globally statistics are alarming regarding the mental and brain ailments According to 4
estimate more than 450 million people suffer from some nervous problems (Gupta et 5
al 2000) Amongst depression is leading source of distress and discomfort for more 6
than 20 of global population (Kessler et al 1994) Humans in a bid to find the way out 7
to these conditions have devised many possible methods yet are not so successful in this 8
arena (Dorman et al 2000 Fu et al 2010) 9
The neuroprotective role of functional foods has been highlighted in the recent past to 10
cure number of ailments In this regard antioxidant potential of black pepper and its 11
bioactive molecules is of considerable importance to improve brain function 12
(Wattanathorn et al 2008) Furthermore the supplementation of piperine (5 10 and 13
20mgkg bodyday) provides neuro-protection including improved cognitive function 14
(Hanumanthachar and Miland 2005 Lee et al 2005) Li et al (2007) previously 15
investigated the antidepressant-like effect of piperine (25 5 and 10 mgkg) Their 16
results revealed that piperine ameliorated the chronic mild stress due to changes in 17
sucrose consumption plasma corticosterone level and open field activity They 18
commented that up-regulation of the progenitor cell proliferation of hippocampus and 19
cytoprotective activities are responsible for antidepressant-like effect of piperine Later 20
Li et al (2007) added that piperine treatment up-regulated brain-derived neurotrophic 21
factor (BDNF) and mRNA expression Additionally Hu et al (2009) indicated that 22
piperine (10 amp 20 mgkg) improved the depression through reduction in ACTH and 23
CRH levels thus ultimately leading to modulating hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal 24
(HPA) axis Recently Bhutani et al (2009) suggested to use piperine in combination 25
with curcumin for the treatment of depressive disorders The behavioral studies using 26
forced swimming test (FST) and tail suspension test (TST) revealed that piperine is 27
potent anti-depressant agent 10 amp 20 mgkg (Lee et al 2005 Mohit et al 2009 Liao 28
et al 2009) 29
Currently the number of patients suffering from Alzheimerrsquos disease is one of the 30
biggest challenges being faced by mankind (Filley 1995 Zarotsky et al 2003 Liston et 31
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al 2004) The scientists over the globe attempted to isolate some natural products 1
suitable against such disorders (Galli et al 2002 Youdim et al 2002 Jabeen et al 2007) 2
In one such study Chonpathompikunlert et al (2010) studied the effects of piperine in 3
rat modeling and observed that piperine (5 10 and 20 mgkg BW) significantly 4
improved memory impairment and neurodegeneration in hippocampus Piperine and 5
its analog (methyl piperate) have ability to restrain the monoamine oxidases (MAO) (Li 6
et al 2007 Naseri and Yahyavi 2008) that is one of suitable strategy to prevent 7
neurodegenerative problems such as Alzheimerrsquos and Parkinsonrsquos (Kong et al 2004 8
Edmondson et al 2007 Lee et al 2008) However the effects of piperine on 9
neurogenesis are not well demonstrated in human subjects but modes of actions could 10
possible be reduced extent of lipid peroxidation and acetylcholinesterase enzyme 11
(Youdim et al 2002) 12
Black pepper and its active ingredients can be supportive in treating various disorders 13
related to nervous systems that include depression Alzheimer epilepsy etc However 14
its pharmaceutical application cannot be warranted now owing to less number of 15
scientific investigations in human subjects Therefore as earlier stated that controlled 16
randomized trials should be conducted keeping in mind the above discussion to bring 17
meticulousness of the issues 18
G Black pepper against cancer 19
According to an estimate the prevalence of cancer can be reduced (30 to 40) with the 20
dietary habits (Anto et al 2002 Zhou et al 2003) Some population-based studies also 21
indicated that consumption of foods rich in bioactive molecules can decrease the risk of 22
various ailments especially cancer In this regard consumption of spices is positively 23
correlated with reduced risks of cancer incidence in Asian and Mediterranean regions 24
(Mohandes et al 1999) Even the higher risk of malignancies in developing economies 25
can be linked with the reduced intake of spices (Fleischauer et al 2000 Sloan 2005 26
Selvendiran et al 2005) 27
The anticancer perspectives of black pepper include modulation of phase-I phase-II 28
detoxification systems inhibition of lipid peroxidation and indeed improvement in 29
antioxidants status (Selvendiran and Sakthisekaran 2004) In this regard Zhou et al 30
(2003) presented the evidences that the positive anticancer effects of piperine against 31
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benzo-pyrene induced lung carcinogenesis in mice model are due to its ability to 1
interaction with cytochrome P450 enzyme syste Later Selvendiran et al (2004) 2
explicated that piperine exhibited in vitro and in vivo dose-dependent inhibition of 3
phase-I detoxification system (Bhardwaj et al 2002) Moreover piperine modulated the 4
mitochondrial tricarboxylic acid cycle and glutathione-metabolizing enzymes in animal 5
model lung carcinogenesis (Thirunavukkarasu et al 2001 Vijayakumar et al 2004 6
Suresh and Srinivasan 2006) Later Vellaichamy et al (2009) examined the 7
chemopreventive potential of piperine (50mgkg) against 712-8
dimethylbenz[a]anthracene (DMBA)-induced skin carcinogenesis Piperine modulated 9
the phase I amp II detoxification system effectively thus ameliorating lipid peroxidation 10
In addition to aforementioned effects the improvements in antioxidants status to 11
normal are of significant importance for health care Likewise Krishnakumar et al 12
(2009) observed similar results in oral cancer bearing animals Earlier Nalini et al 13
(1998) observed that black pepper may protect the colon cancer by decreasing the 14
activity of β-glucuronidase and mucinase Pellitorine (terpinoids present in black 15
pepper) showed strong cytotoxic activities against HL60 and MCT-7 cell lines (Ee et al 16
2010) Black pepper also counteracts cancer development directly (Selvendiran et al 17
2004) through modification in enzyme kinetics to control the protein level in blood 18
(Polovka and Suhaj 2010) In another study Bogomolny et al (2008) supported some 19
earlier studies that piperine owing to its potent antioxidant property can reduce protein 20
expression thus modulating cell proliferation and transformation (Selvendiran et al 21
2006) Research has revealed that pepper exerts a free-radical scavenging activity that 22
assists in controlling the progression of some cancers In some conditions the same 23
property can be useful in reducing the growth of cancer cells (Yadav and Bhatnagar 24
2007) More recently Liu et al (2010) postulated that nearly all bioactive molecules of 25
black pepper can suppress TNF-induced NF-kappaB activation The extracts of black 26
pepper at 200 microgmL and its compounds at 25 microgmL inhibited lipid peroxidation 27
by 45-85 COX enzymes by 31-80 and cancer cells proliferation by 35-868 28
Piperine when used in combination with curcumin yielded some promising results as 29
their combination restored the status of lipid peroxidation antioxidants and detoxifying 30
agents in DMBA-induced bone marrow cancer (Manoharan et al 2009) Furthermore 31
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black pepper and cardamom extracts collectively enhance the cytotoxic activity of 1
natural killer cells that indicate their potential anti-cancer effects (Majdalawieh and 2
Carr 2010) 3
The black pepper and its components are also effective in reducing the extent of toxicity 4
of certain components The drastic effects of some toxic compounds like DMBA carbon 5
tetrachloride tert-butyl hydroperoxide dioxin and AFB1 are mediated by black pepper 6
and piperine (60 microM) as elaborated by some scientists (Reen et al 1997 Koul and Kapil 7
1993 Amakura et al 2003 Han et al 2008) The undesirable effects of aforementioned 8
toxic metabolites are of serious concern for human amp animal health as they enter 9
through food chain and cause reproductive toxicity teratogenicity immune 10
dysfunction hepatotoxicity and endocrine changes (Schecter et al 2006 Ishida et al 11
2008) Researchers hypothesized that piperine may hinder hydrolysis of glucuronide 12
conjugates causing toxins and mucinase to be degraded (Kobayashi et al 2003 Nalini 13
et al 1998 Srinivasan 2007) The black pepper and its bioactive molecules hold 14
potential to prevent cancerous growth and are of important for their anti-genotoxicity 15
perspectives 16
H Other Health Benefits 17
The hypocholesterolemic and antioxidant property of black pepper has far-reaching 18
nutraceutical worth (Tachakittirungrod et al 2007) The increased levels of 19
triglycerides total amp low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol are major risk factors for 20
cardiovascular disorders Some dietary strategies can prevent prevalence and 21
pathogenesis of CVDrsquos The improvement in peroxisome proliferators-activated 22
receptor (PPAR)-α is one possible route to improve the lipid profile The piperine 23
exerted the highest trans-activational activities with EC (50) values of 84thinspmicroM and 49thinspmicroM 24
respectively (Mueller et al 2011) Earlier Taqvi et al (2008) explored underlying 25
mechanism behind cardiovascular effects of piperine (1 to 10 mgkg) It caused a dose-26
dependent decrease in mean arterial pressure (MAP) through inhibition of K+ (80 mM) 27
precontractions amp phenylephrine (PE) and Ca2+ channel blockade Piperine (20 28
mgkgday) decreased the blood pressure caused by the blockage of voltage-29
dependent calcium channels (Hlavackova et al 2010) 30
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One of the main common ailments in the world diabetes mellitus enforces a fabulous 1
health and social burden (McDonnell and Archbold 1996) The pathogenesis of diabetes 2
is dependent on many factors and glycation of the various proteins in the body is of 3
considerable importance The glycation of albumins and allied protein might lead to 4
change in nature structure and their biochemical activity Black pepper has inhibitory 5
effects on albumin glycation reaction (Dearlove et al 2008 Singletary 2010) Likewise 6
Saraswat et al (2009) reported inhibition of 40 to 90 (piperine 10 mgml) in the 7
formation of advanced glycation end-products (AGE) to lens proteins Black pepper 8
(IC50 02mgmL) showed excellent selectivity towards aldose reductase inhibition The 9
aforementioned discussion portrayed the message that inclusion of black pepper in 10
dietary strategies can be beneficial in management of diabetes and its complications 11
(Vijayakumar et al 2004 Saraswat et al 2008) However there is still needs for some 12
community-based trials for meticulousness 13
Black pepper extract has been studied by (Venkatasamy et al 2004) to treat skin 14
disorders ie vitilago that is characterized by lesions of depigmentation Ebihara et al 15
(2006) suggested that black pepper excavate and its main alkaloid piperine endorse 16
stimulatory effects on melanocyte proliferation and dendricity thus it can be used for 17
the treatment of vitiligo (Soumyanath et al 2006 Lin et al 2007) In humans black 18
pepper oil is one the strongest appetizer inhalation stimulates the swallowing in post 19
stroke patients with dysphagia Some other studies are also available regarding health 20
promoting potentials of black pepper However many of them are limited in their 21
applications owing to lack of animal studies 22
Conclusion 23
In the recent epoch much focus has been paid to functional and nutraceutical food The 24
health promoting prospective of such products is ought to bioactive components 25
present in them Black pepper owing to functional ingredients like piperine oleoresins 26
and essential oil is helpful in regulating gastrointestinal functionality It is also helpful 27
in mediating inflammation Black pepper can provide neuro-protection thus defending 28
the body from depression and Alzheimerrsquos The synergistic effect of black pepper in 29
enhancing the bioavailability of nutrients and drugs is of considerable importance 30
Overall the nutraceutical perspective of black pepper is of key importance for health 31
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care consultants However researcher concentration is immediately required to asses its 1
health promoting potential through controlled randomized trials (CRTrsquos) and cohort 2
studies Additional efforts are also required to asses its proper utilization in different 3
products and results of such studies would bring meticulousness of the concerns 4
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Table-1 Botanical Classification of black pepper Groups Name
Kingdom Plantae
Subkingdom Tracheobionta
Superdivision Spermatophyta
Division Magnoliophyta
Class Magnoliopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Family Piperales
Order Piperaceae
Genus Piper L
Specie Piper nigrum L Source USDA NRCS 2010 The PLANTS Database (httpplants usdagov 9 May 2010)
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Table 2 Rich phytochemistry of the black pepper Sr No Researcher Chemical Components Percentage
1 Lee et al (2004) Singletary (2010)
Essential oil Piperine Chavicine Piperidine Fatty oils Resin Starch
1-25 5-9 1 8 6-8 0-5 22-42
2 Ravindran and Johny (2001)
Essential oil Piperine Starch Oleoresin
04 to 70 20 to 74 15-45 35-12
3 Murthy and Bhattacharya (2008)
Essential oil (limonene β-caryophyllene sabinene and β-pinene)
4 Singh et al (2005) Acetone extract Piperine Piperolein Piper amide Guineensine
335 137 34 323
5 Utpala et al (2008) Phenol contents 03 to 08 mgg
6 Orav et al (2004) Musenga et al (2007)
Essential oil
β-caryophyllene Limonene β-pinene ∆-3-carene Sabinene α-pinene Eugenol Terpinen-4-ol Hedycaryol β-eudesmol Caryophyllene oxide α-phellandrene
14-704 29-384 07-256 17-190 0-122 03-104 01-410 0-132 0-91 0-97 01-72 NA
7 Jirovetz et al (2002) Elemol Germacrene-D Limonene Β-pinene α-pinene β-ocimine β-pinene α-phellandrene αhumulene ∆-carene Βphellandrene T-muurolol
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Table 3 Functional amp Nutraceuticals Effect of Bioactive Compounds of Black Pepper
Bioactive compounds
Functional amp Nutraceuticals Role Researchers
Piperine
1 Bio-absorption of vitamins and trace elements 2 Effective against acute inflammatory process 3 Antimicrobial properties 4 Improved functionality of gastrointestinal tract 5 Decreased body weight and visceral fat accumulation 6 Improved bioavailability of curcumin and catechins 7 Enhanced bioavailability of many drugs 8 Piperine ameliorate the chronic mild stress 9 Reduce risk of cancer 10 reducing the extent of toxicity of certain components
Kumoro et al 2009 Capasso et al 2002 Bang et al 2009 Sangwan et al 2008 Badmaev et al 2000 Okumura et al 2010 Singletary 2010 Pattanaik et al 2009 Li et al 2007 Vellaichamy et al 2009 Han et al 2008
Essential oil
1 Contributes aroma 2 Control worm infestations
Zachariah et al 2010 Dorman and Deans 2000
Phenolics 1 Reduce oxidation process 2 Ameliorating oxidative stress
Renjie et al 2010 Saxena et al 2007
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Journal Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition Manuscript ID BFSN-2011-0286 Manuscript Title BLACK PEPPER AND HEALTH CLAIMS A COMPREHENSIVE
TREATISE
Dear Editor I have seen the reviewerrsquos comments eagerly and made the following changes in the article as per desired Query 1 The some text in the article should be written again as language should be
simple and lucid for the readers and researchers The use of same
sentencesconcepts aspects at multiple places should be avoided
Answer 1 Corrections have been made Now appropriate words are used for
specific purpose
Query 2 Health benefits should be checked again and each aspect should be
discussed only at one place I would suggest the authors to add up one or
two table regarding the health promoting potential of the black pepper
Answer 2 Every aspect related to health endorsing effects of black pepper has been
discussed separately only at one place Table regarding health benefits of
black pepper has now been added in the manuscript
Query 3 Finally yet importantly grammatical errors should be removed
Answer 3 All grammatical errors have been eliminated from the text
Query 4 The first line of the abstract should be as ldquoFor millennia spices have been
an integral part of human diets and commerce Recently the widespread
recognition of diet-health linkages bolsters the dietary importance of
spices and herbsrdquo
Answer 4 It has been changed according to reviewerrsquos comments
Query 5 The words selection should be appropriate especially in the abstract
section eg ldquoholdrdquo is used twice that should be avoided
Answer 5 Proper and suitable words has been incorporated in text especially
abstract portion and duplication has been removed
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Query 6 Page 1 Line 24 The sentence use should ldquoBlack pepper (Piper nigrum L)
is an important healthy food owing to its antioxidant amp antimicrobial
potential and gastro-protective modulesrdquo
Answer 6 Now sentence is according to reviewerrsquos suggestions
Query 7 From abstract ldquoMore recently cell-culture studies and animal modeling
predicted the role of black pepper against number of maladiesrdquo can be
omitted as its duplication of same concepts mentioned earlier
Answer 7 We all authors have discussed and suggested that this sentence has
different meanings and not considered as duplication
Query 8 Page 1 Line 37 Component should be replaced with components in the
abstract Accordingly the complete sentence should be re-written
Answer 8 The word ldquocomponentsrdquo has remained same as it means different
components of piper nigrum
Query 9 Meta-analysis represents single expression or experiment so it should be
changed to meta-analyses
Answer 9 Changes has been incorporated according to reviewerrsquos comments
Query 10 First and second paragraph can be combined into one I think following
could be one possibility ldquoIn the recent era efforts have been directed to
establish scientific rationale for health improving potential of functional
and nutraceuticals foods Amongst prevention of cardiovascular
disorders (CVD) cancer insurgence diabetes mellitus Alzheimerrsquos
disease and variety of inflammatory ailments through dietary modules is
of prime consideration Moreover emerging findings in the nutrigenomics
and proteomics further reflected their importance in a deeper sense
(Chonpathompikunlert et al 2010) The list of healthy foods marketed
with distinct health claims is long enough However spices and their
bioactive components are more promising candidates for their inclusion in
diet-based regimens to improve human health (Geoffrey 2006 Butt et al
2009) Their different parts including dried seed bark fruit root and
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flower are in use as food adjuncts that impart flavor aroma and color to
foods (Srinivasan 2008 Singletary 2010)rdquo
Answer 10 First and second paragraph of manuscript has now been combined
Query 11 Chonpathompikunlert et al 2010 should be checked again Is paper
published in 2010 or 2009 as two references are given in reference section
Answer 11 Chonpathompikunlert et al 2010 has been published in 2010
Query 12 Why authors written these sentence eg ldquoBeing the sole reason for many
of the attacks in the ancient ages still considered instrumental in the
economies of many nations across the globe (Srinivasan 2005)rdquo and
ldquoDuring the era of industrialization and globalization these commodities
were traded in the western countries that led to wide bloom in their
productionrdquo as they must be deleted I would suggest authors to look into
introduction again and reduce its length to 34th Moreover the sentences
should be linked with each in the same paragraphs
Answer 12 The Correction has been and these sentences were deleted from the text
Query 13 Page 3 Line 1 Human subject should be replaced with human subjects
Answer 13 It has been done according to suggestions
Query 14 The last two paragraphs can also be merged up into one
Answer 14 Both paragraphs has been combined
Query 15 Functional uses can be replaced with applications
Answer 15 Changes has been incorporated according to comment
Query 16 The first paragraph should be re-written again Last sentence can be
deleted The authors should delete the reference ldquoDM 2009rdquo
Answer 16 Changes have been made in first paragraph Reference has also been
deleted
Query 17 The authors should be specific is use of unit systems as molminus1 is not right
as it should be molminus1 Please check the manuscript again
Answer 17 Unit has been written properly All manuscript has now been carefully
written
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Query 18 ldquoPiperine and its allied components like piperidine and chavicine are
responsible for pungent properties of black pepper (Badmaev et al 2000
Bhattacharjee and Sengupta 2009)rdquo should be adjusted at the end of first
paragraph of heading ldquopiperinerdquo
Answer 18 Correction has been made accordingly
Query 19 Page 6 Line 17 ldquoBlack pepper essential oil contributes towards the aroma
oleoresin contributes towards the overall taste and the alkaloid piperine
imparts pungency (Zachariah et al 2010)rdquo should be adjusted in the first
paragraph of the main heading
Answer 19 All has been incorporated according to reviewerrsquos suggestion
Query 20 The section of essential oil amp phenolics should be re-written
Answer 20 This portion has now been re-written again
Query 21 The introduction of each aspectsub-heading should be deleted It will
reduce the length of the article considerably The same point is valid for
some other parts of the manuscript too eg Page 7 (Line 13-19) Page 10
(Line 4-10) Page 14 Line 7-21) Page 18 (Line 28-30) etc The text should
be reduced in all these cases
Answer 21 All sub headings has been deleted from the text
Query 22 Humanity should be replaced with mankind as humanity is property not
noun
Answer 22 Humanity has now been replaced with mankind
Query 23 ldquousing different assays ie thiobarbituric acid value (TBA) DPPH radical
scavenging and total antioxidant activity (FTC method)rdquo can be deleted
Answer 23 It has been done according to reviewerrsquos comments
Query 24 ldquoIn addition the inhibitory action as observed through FTC method
strengthened the claims for strong antioxidant activities of essential oil
and oleoresinsrdquo can also be deleted
Answer 24 It has been done according to reviewerrsquos comments
Query 25 Page 8 Line 18 Paragraph needs re-phrasing to make it lucid
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Answer 25 Paragraph has been re-phrased
Query 26 ldquoSpices and herbs are traditional remedies to cure some maladies and
diseased conditions in South Asian territoriesrdquo is duplication thus should
be removed
Answer 26 All duplicate sentences have been removed from the text
Query 27 Re-arrange the section ldquoAnti-inflammatory Potentialrdquo to make it lucid and
introductory details should be avoided eg ldquoThey postulated that
inhibition of interlukon (IL6) matrix metalloproteinase (MMPs)
prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) and activator protein 1rdquo need further clarity
Answer 27 The paragraph has been re-arranged and cleared completely
Query 28 C Antimicrobial Potential of Black Pepper Reference support is limited
Answer 28 More references has now been added in this portion
Query 29 Gastrointestinal health and nutrient absorption needs revision in first and
last paragraph to clear the evidences presented
Answer 29 The literature regarding gastrointestinal health and nutrient absorption
has been revised properly
Query 30 Page 13 Line 5-21 Can data be presented in Tabular form
Answer 30 The details are mentioned in the text Therefore its tabular presentation
would be only duplication of findings not else
Query 31 ldquoSeveral research interventions resulted in finalizing the assumption that
the depressed state is result of many factors that act into play of which
patho-physiological changes of depression includes the increased
glucocorticoid secretion followed by decreased level of brain derived
neurotrophic factor in the hippocampusrdquo can be deleted
Answer 31 The section has been deletec
Query 32 ldquoThe combination of all these parameters can lead to the state where
reduction of hippocampal volume occurs thus resulting in depression and
allied discrepanciesrdquo can also be deleted
Answer 32 The section has been deletec
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Query 33 ldquoChronic stress procedure (CSP) induction in rats is suitable model used
worldwide to assess the potential of dietary components and drugs
against depressionrdquo can also be deleted
Answer 33 The section has been deletec
Query 34 ldquoThe efficacy of drugs is limited as they are effective in the initial stages
but unable to stop the cascade of events going on the central nervous
systemrdquo can not be claimed as most of ailments are treated with the
pharmaceuticals
Answer 34 The section has been deleted and suggestion has been incorporated
Query 35 Last paragraph at Page 15 should be re-written
Answer 35 The last paragraph has been skipped as it was carrying information
supported by only one or two references
Query 36 First paragraph at ldquoBlack pepper against cancerrdquo should be revised
Answer 36 The paragraph is revised and its now writes as ldquoAccording to an estimate
the prevalence of cancer can be reduced (30 to 40) with the dietary habits
(Anto et al 2002 Zhou et al 2003) Some population-based studies also
indicated that consumption of foods rich in bioactive molecules can
decrease the risk of various ailments especially cancer In this regard
consumption of spices is positively correlated with reduced risks of cancer
incidence in Asian and Mediterranean regions (Mohandes et al 1999)
Even the higher risk of malignancies in developing economies can be
linked with the reduced intake of spices (Fleischauer et al 2000 Sloan
2005 Selvendiran et al 2005)rdquo
Query 37 The citations like ldquoZhou et al (2003)rdquo Vellaichamy et al (2009) and
Krishnakumar et al (2009) needs little elaboration regarding their findings
and mechanisms of action Its looks only addition of references as their
results is not properly elaborated
Answer 37 The results of researchers suggested above are mentioned in the text
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Query 38 The section ldquoOther Health Benefitsrdquo needs some greater considerations as
authors just piled up information and literature rather made conclusive
discussion The section can be completely omitted However if authors
want to retain the text than a Tablefigure can be more useful
Answer 38 The section is reviewed again and duplications and unnecessary details
are now skipped from the text
Query 39 Paragraph starting from Vanilloid receptor (TRPV1) should be completely
omitted ass its just contains three studies and no clear links are discussed
with special reference to nutrition point of view
Answer 39 The complete paragraph has been deleted
Query 40 In my view ldquoSome other studies are also available regarding health
promoting potentials of black pepper However many of them are limited
in their applications owing to lack of animal studiesrdquo should be added at
the end of heading ldquoOther health benefitsrdquo
Answer 40 The answer is same as to mentioned in Suggestion 35
Query 41 Authors should check references section again for style and etc Some
references needs to be cited in the text and vice versa
Answer 41 The references style has been checked again and mistakes observed are
corrected
I would like accept that mistakes removed from the article considerably and indeed I am looking forward for better write-up and presentation skills in the future Lastly I would like to request to kindly accept the manuscript as it has been considerably improved Corresponding authors M Tauseef Sultan Assistant Professor Bahauddin Zakariya University Multan Email tauseefsultanhotmailcom
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A Antioxidant Potential 1
Oxidation is an inevitable process observed in body cells coupled with some 2
undesirable responses that include production of reactive oxygen species (ROS) ROS 3
are widely accepted as the causative agent responsible for various ailments ie cancer 4
inflammation atherosclerosis and aging (Butt et al 2009) Excessive production of ROS 5
outplays the defense capabilities of body resulting in oxidative stress (Seifried et al 6
2007) A considerable number of spices and aromatic herbs are known to possess 7
antioxidant potential ought to the presence of bioactive molecules in them (Liu and Ng 8
2000) 9
In this regard Saxena et al (2007) established positive correlation between antioxidant 10
activity (AOA) and phenolic contents (PC) present in plants (r=-047) However 11
coefficient of correlation and determination is higher for spices (r=-086 and R2 =74 12
respectively) Black pepper holds significant antioxidant activity as 50 inhibition of 13
free radicals can be achieved with 043mg In some earlier studies conducted by Gulccedilin 14
(2005) it was observed that water and ethanol extracts (75 microgml) of black pepper show 15
955 and 933 inhibition of lipid-peroxidation respectively The inhibition ought to 16
total phenolics content ie 543 and 428microgmg respectively Saxena et al (2007) 17
reported higher quantities of polypheols ie 191mg100g Determination of antioxidant 18
activity through some In vitro trials generated some conclusive evidences In this 19
regard (Kapoor et al 2009) observed high antioxidant activities of black pepper 20
essential oil and oleoresins as compared to synthetic antioxidants Likewise Su et al 21
(2007) indicated that black pepper is a potential dietary source of natural antioxidants 22
Therefore presence of these functional ingredients in black pepper makes it a strong 23
candidate to ameliorate oxidative stress (Mittal and Gupta 2000) Gulccedilin (2005) 24
attributed these actions to its strong hydrogen-donating ability metal chelating and 25
effectiveness to scavenge free radicals Additionally synergistic effects of piperine with 26
some other antioxidants like curcumin also assign valuable position to black pepper in 27
disease prevention strategies related to ROS and allied species (Aggarwal 2010) 28
The animal modeling using high-fat diets can be utilized to assess the antioxidant 29
activities of plants In this regard the production of thiobarbituric acid reactive 30
substances (TBARS) and conjugated dienes (CD) is used as indices of oxidative damage 31
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Whilst imbalance in activities of antioxidant enzymes including superoxide dismutase 1
(SOD) catalase (CAT) glutathione-S-transferase (GST) glutathione peroxidase (GPx) 2
and glutathione contents are indices of reduced antioxidant status of the body 3
(Ramasamy and Namasivayam 2006) Vijayakumar et al (2004) reported that 4
supplementation of black pepperpiperine lowered oxidative damage and modulated 5
the enzyme systems functioning in the body (Vijayakumar and Nalini 2006) Rauscher 6
et al (2007) used diabetes mellitus induction as a model of oxidative damage and 7
application of piperine 10mgkgday ip reversed the diabetes mediated changes in 8
Sprague Dawley rats The effects are attributed to presence of antioxidants that further 9
results in reduced LDL-oxidation via modulation of prostaglandins and leukotrienes 10
synthesis (Srinivasan 2005b) 11
In the nutshell black pepper holds antioxidant potential but needs further testing 12
through controlled randomized trials (CRTrsquos) The results from such studies would 13
guarantee utilization of black pepper and its bioactive molecules as natural antioxidant 14
in food chain and diet based strategies to prevent various maladies 15
B Anti-inflammatory Potential 16
The process of inflammation can lead to the development of various ailments that 17
include arthritis Alzheimerrsquos Parkinsonrsquos disease and even cancer insurgence is also 18
linked with inflammatory burst The mechanism to cope with the inflammation 19
comprises of many pathways that also include inhibition of enzymes responsible for 20
inflammatory cascade (Mueller et al 2011) Diets containing functional ingredients 21
hold anti-inflammatory potential (Monika et al 2010) Recent pharmacological studies 22
conducted at animals and cell levels have shown that black pepper and its active 23
ingredients piperine might be useful against these undesirable responses (Gupta et al 24
2000 Selvendiran et al 2003 Sabina et al 2011) 25
Eventually anti-inflammatory activities of black pepper are reported for the first time 26
some two decades ago Mujumdar et al (1990) indicated that piperine mitigate the acute 27
inflammatory process through stimulating the pituitary adrenal axis Later Bang et al 28
(2009) strengthened the anti-inflammatory activities of piperine (20 amp 100 mgkgday) 29
through some in vitro trials They postulated that inhibition of interlukon (IL6) matrix 30
metalloproteinase (MMPs) prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) and activator protein 1 are 31
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possible routes for their said properties Recently Sabina et al (2011) reported that 1
piperine (50100ugml) suppressed the level of β-glucuronidase and lactate 2
dehydrogenase in dose-dependent manner Piperine along with some other 3
components can inhibit the expression of enzymes like 5-lipoxygenase and COX-1 that 4
are responsible for leukotriene and prostaglandin biosynthesis These effects 5
collectively are valuable to prevent degenerative disorders like rheumatoid arthritis too 6
(Stohr et al 2001 Lee et al 2008) 7
Overall the anti-inflammatory perspectives of black pepper and its active ingredients 8
should be tested in disease prevention and control associated with inflammation 9
C Antimicrobial Potential of Black Pepper 10
If we turn the pages of history we can see that since long plants were employed as 11
antimicrobial agents (Irkin and Korukluoglu 2009) Utilization of natural products 12
especially spices as antimicrobials is allied with dual benefits ie prevention of 13
infectious disorder and improving health Phytochemicals present in these products 14
hold antimicrobial potential and extensively explored in the recent epoch Amongst 15
phenolics possess well-documented antimicrobial potential (Weerakkody et al 2010) 16
Black pepper and piperine hold antimicrobial properties and can remarkably limit the 17
growth of Staphylococcus aureus (Sangwan et al 2008) S epidermidis and Salmonella typhi 18
(Arora and Kaur 1999) Additionally Singh et al (2005) further strengthened the notion 19
by the proof against Bacillus cereus and B subtilis Recently Weerakkody et al (2010) 20
enumerated the significant antimicrobial potential of black pepper Some extracts of 21
black pepper displayed excellent growth inhibition of bacteria like Staphylococcus 22
Bacillus and Streptococcus with minimum inhibitory concentrations (MIC) of 125 250 and 23
500ppm respectively (Karsha and Lakshmi 2010) Likewise pseudomonas was more 24
susceptible to black pepper followed by Escherichia coli Klebsiella and Salmonella (625 25
125 and 250ppm MIC respectively) 26
In this regard Mc-Mahon et al (1995) also reported the anti-parasitic behavior of black 27
pepperrsquos alkaloids against Giardia and Entamoeba species Similar studies by various 28
other scientists concluded their potential against trypanosomes and plasmodia One of the 29
interesting roles of black pepper is related to repellent potential against various insects 30
and rodent Scott et al (2002) observed that black pepper and other freshly ground 31
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peppers are sprinkled to repel many mammals It is also reported to be effective against 1
houseflies along with its ability to depress egg-laying (MacKinno et al 1997) The 2
extracted essential oil from black pepper can also be applied to protect grains from 3
insect damage and control worm infestations (Dorman and Deans 2000) Some 4
bioactive molecules of black pepper find their application in allelopathic control of 5
insect-pests owing to their efficacy (Gbewonyo et al 1993) Black Pepper oil also 6
demonstrated significant antimicrobial activity against animal pathogens (Bonjar 2004) 7
Overall black pepper holds substantial antimicrobial activity against various 8
microorganisms and can find different applications ranging from preserving foods to 9
prevent infections 10
D Gastrointestinal health and nutrient absorption 11
Black pepper and its active ingredients are commonly employed as traditional remedies 12
against gastric disturbances from time immemorial It is widely accepted that black 13
pepper is instrumental to prevent and cure gastrointestinal problems The black pepper 14
enhances the production of hydrochloric acid from stomach thus improving digestion 15
through stimulation of histamine H2 receptors In addition black pepper has 16
diaphoretic (promotes sweating) and diuretic (promotes urination) properties (Johri et 17
al 1992 Ononiwu et al 2002) 18
As far absorption of piperine is concerned it is absorbed from mucosal side (44-63) 19
that could be traced in intestinal tissue and serosal fluids (Suresh and Srinivasan 2007) 20
Piperine improves the functionality of gastrointestinal tract The mechanisms of action 21
include enhanced absorption of nutrients improved enzymes synthesis and perk-up 22
defense capabilities The examples include enhanced intestinal absorption of 23
methionine amp calcium ions trace elements (selenium) vitamins B and β-carotene 24
(Badmaev et al 2000 Capasso et al 2002) The amplified nutrient absorption is 25
dependent upon the positive changes in permeability of intestinal cells membranes 26
(Srinivasan 2007) Moreover it protects intestinal membranes from gastric secretions 27
and ROS damage owing to antioxidant potential Moreover black pepper significantly 28
enhanced the activities of antioxidant enzymes ie SOD catalase GR and GST These 29
mechanisms collectively lead to balanced mucosal health to provide gastro-protection 30
(Irani 2005 Chaudhry and Tariq 2006 Prakash and Srinivasan 2010) In addition to 31
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above black pepper and its active ingredients improve expression of some digestive 1
enzymes along with increase in the secretion of saliva These collectively lead to 2
facilitated digestion with reduced transit time in gastrointestinal tract (Kumoro et al 3
2009 Bang et al 2009 Kaefera and Milne 2008) 4
Recently Okumura et al (2010) presented the hypothesis that piperine intake may 5
decrease body weight and visceral fat accumulation through increased expression of 6
thermogenic protein uncoupling protein-1 in the mice Badmaev et al (1999) showed 7
that black pepper could speed the metabolic procedures that generate energy in the 8
human body Although the same process is responsible for sustaining weight loss but 9
recognized as playing an essential role in modulating nutrients absorption from diet 10
Moreover piperine increases the oxygen uptake when administered to perfuse hind 11
limbs of experimental rats (Srinivasan 2007 Eldershaw et al 1994) Pepper juice 12
amplifies intestinal absorption of different nutrients and piperine dose-dependently 13
restrained fatty acid oxidation in rat liver microsomes (Platel et al 2003 14
Tachakittirungrod et al 2007) 15
Black pepper along with its bioactive molecules can be used in constipation and 16
diarrhea The mode of action of black pepper and its bioactive molecules involves 17
concentration-dependent amp atropine-sensitive stimulant effect spontaneous 18
contractions similar to loperamide and nifedipine inhibition of naloxone-sensitive 19
effect Ca(2+) channel blocking (CCB) activity relaxant effect K+ (80 mM)-induced 20
contractions These mechanisms collectively leads to spasmodic (cholinergic) and 21
antispasmodic (opioid agonist and Ca (2+) antagonist) effects as narrated by Lambert et 22
al (2004) and Mehmood and Gilani (2010) Overall the results are quire conclusive to 23
warrant the utilization of black pepper and its ingredients to prevent and cure various 24
gastro-intestinal disorders 25
E Improvement in drugs amp phytochemicals delivery 26
The phytochemicals and nutrients are important to maintain the human health but issue 27
of their bioavailability needs researcherrsquos attention Some bioactive molecules work 28
synergistically to improve the absorption of each other Black pepper and piperine 29
improved the bioavailability of some phytochemicals like curcumin catechins etc The 30
mechanisms for claimed effects include 1) ability to promote the rapid absorption 2) 31
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protection from chemical reactions in the gastrointestinal tract and 3) protection against 1
oxidative damage (Agbor et al 2010 Singletary 2010) 2
The black pepper and piperine improve the bioavailability of many drugs In this 3
regard piperine enhances the oral bioavailability of carbamazepine and phenytoin 4
(drugs used to cure epilepsy) by improving their absorption (Pattanaik et al 2009) 5
Previously Pattanaik et al (2006) provided evidences for synergistic effects of piperine 6
(20mg) administered with phenytoin Likewise supplementation of 120 mg coenzyme 7
Q10 with piperine for 21 days produced a statistically significant (p = 00348) greater 8
area under the plasma curve (30) as compared to coenzyme Q10 alone (Badmaev et 9
al 2000) The results of efficacy studies conducted by Jin and Han (2010) suggest that 10
piperine significantly augments the oral exposure of fexofenadine in rats probably due 11
to the inhibition of P-glycoprotein-mediated cellular efflux during the intestinal 12
absorption (Lee et al 2006) In some studies utilization of black pepper or its active 13
ingredients including piperine increased the bioavailability of nimesulide (anti-14
inflammatory drug) Acute toxicity studies on mice revealed a reduction in lethal dose 15
(LD50) of the combination (980 mg kg-1) as compared to nimesulide (1500 mg kg-1) alone 16
(Gupta et al 2000) Likewise drugs like ampicillin and Norfloxacin mediate variety of 17
bacterial infections and co-administration of 20 mgkg of piperine can enhance their 18
effectiveness (Janakiraman and Manavalan 2008) 19
Piperine also boosts the bioavailability of important phytochemicals contained in other 20
foods eg bioactive components present in curcumin and green tea (Selvendiran et al 21
2003) Curcumin has been widely used as food additive and herbal medicine 22
throughout Asia The combination of piperine (25 mgkg ip 21 days) with curcumin 23
(20 and 40 mgkg ip 21 days) showed improved anti-immobility neurotransmitter 24
enhancing and monoamine oxidase inhibitory (MAO-A) effects of curcumin (Bhutani et 25
al 2009 Suresh and Srinivasan 2010) The combination of curcumin and piperine is 26
most likely to inhibit CYP3A CYP2C9 UGT and SULT metabolism within the 27
intestinal mucosa (Volak et al 2008) 28
Conclusively addition of black pepper or piperine to recipes amp meals can improve the 29
restorative worth of various spices and other foodstuffs (Nakatani et al 1986 30
Selvendiran et al 2003) Black pepper can enable us to reap optimum benefits from the 31
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medicinal phytochemicals found in other dietary spices Its bioavailability enhancing 1
properties makes black pepper one of the most important spices 2
F Neuroprotective potential of black pepper 3
Globally statistics are alarming regarding the mental and brain ailments According to 4
estimate more than 450 million people suffer from some nervous problems (Gupta et 5
al 2000) Amongst depression is leading source of distress and discomfort for more 6
than 20 of global population (Kessler et al 1994) Humans in a bid to find the way out 7
to these conditions have devised many possible methods yet are not so successful in this 8
arena (Dorman et al 2000 Fu et al 2010) 9
The neuroprotective role of functional foods has been highlighted in the recent past to 10
cure number of ailments In this regard antioxidant potential of black pepper and its 11
bioactive molecules is of considerable importance to improve brain function 12
(Wattanathorn et al 2008) Furthermore the supplementation of piperine (5 10 and 13
20mgkg bodyday) provides neuro-protection including improved cognitive function 14
(Hanumanthachar and Miland 2005 Lee et al 2005) Li et al (2007) previously 15
investigated the antidepressant-like effect of piperine (25 5 and 10 mgkg) Their 16
results revealed that piperine ameliorated the chronic mild stress due to changes in 17
sucrose consumption plasma corticosterone level and open field activity They 18
commented that up-regulation of the progenitor cell proliferation of hippocampus and 19
cytoprotective activities are responsible for antidepressant-like effect of piperine Later 20
Li et al (2007) added that piperine treatment up-regulated brain-derived neurotrophic 21
factor (BDNF) and mRNA expression Additionally Hu et al (2009) indicated that 22
piperine (10 amp 20 mgkg) improved the depression through reduction in ACTH and 23
CRH levels thus ultimately leading to modulating hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal 24
(HPA) axis Recently Bhutani et al (2009) suggested to use piperine in combination 25
with curcumin for the treatment of depressive disorders The behavioral studies using 26
forced swimming test (FST) and tail suspension test (TST) revealed that piperine is 27
potent anti-depressant agent 10 amp 20 mgkg (Lee et al 2005 Mohit et al 2009 Liao 28
et al 2009) 29
Currently the number of patients suffering from Alzheimerrsquos disease is one of the 30
biggest challenges being faced by mankind (Filley 1995 Zarotsky et al 2003 Liston et 31
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al 2004) The scientists over the globe attempted to isolate some natural products 1
suitable against such disorders (Galli et al 2002 Youdim et al 2002 Jabeen et al 2007) 2
In one such study Chonpathompikunlert et al (2010) studied the effects of piperine in 3
rat modeling and observed that piperine (5 10 and 20 mgkg BW) significantly 4
improved memory impairment and neurodegeneration in hippocampus Piperine and 5
its analog (methyl piperate) have ability to restrain the monoamine oxidases (MAO) (Li 6
et al 2007 Naseri and Yahyavi 2008) that is one of suitable strategy to prevent 7
neurodegenerative problems such as Alzheimerrsquos and Parkinsonrsquos (Kong et al 2004 8
Edmondson et al 2007 Lee et al 2008) However the effects of piperine on 9
neurogenesis are not well demonstrated in human subjects but modes of actions could 10
possible be reduced extent of lipid peroxidation and acetylcholinesterase enzyme 11
(Youdim et al 2002) 12
Black pepper and its active ingredients can be supportive in treating various disorders 13
related to nervous systems that include depression Alzheimer epilepsy etc However 14
its pharmaceutical application cannot be warranted now owing to less number of 15
scientific investigations in human subjects Therefore as earlier stated that controlled 16
randomized trials should be conducted keeping in mind the above discussion to bring 17
meticulousness of the issues 18
G Black pepper against cancer 19
According to an estimate the prevalence of cancer can be reduced (30 to 40) with the 20
dietary habits (Anto et al 2002 Zhou et al 2003) Some population-based studies also 21
indicated that consumption of foods rich in bioactive molecules can decrease the risk of 22
various ailments especially cancer In this regard consumption of spices is positively 23
correlated with reduced risks of cancer incidence in Asian and Mediterranean regions 24
(Mohandes et al 1999) Even the higher risk of malignancies in developing economies 25
can be linked with the reduced intake of spices (Fleischauer et al 2000 Sloan 2005 26
Selvendiran et al 2005) 27
The anticancer perspectives of black pepper include modulation of phase-I phase-II 28
detoxification systems inhibition of lipid peroxidation and indeed improvement in 29
antioxidants status (Selvendiran and Sakthisekaran 2004) In this regard Zhou et al 30
(2003) presented the evidences that the positive anticancer effects of piperine against 31
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benzo-pyrene induced lung carcinogenesis in mice model are due to its ability to 1
interaction with cytochrome P450 enzyme syste Later Selvendiran et al (2004) 2
explicated that piperine exhibited in vitro and in vivo dose-dependent inhibition of 3
phase-I detoxification system (Bhardwaj et al 2002) Moreover piperine modulated the 4
mitochondrial tricarboxylic acid cycle and glutathione-metabolizing enzymes in animal 5
model lung carcinogenesis (Thirunavukkarasu et al 2001 Vijayakumar et al 2004 6
Suresh and Srinivasan 2006) Later Vellaichamy et al (2009) examined the 7
chemopreventive potential of piperine (50mgkg) against 712-8
dimethylbenz[a]anthracene (DMBA)-induced skin carcinogenesis Piperine modulated 9
the phase I amp II detoxification system effectively thus ameliorating lipid peroxidation 10
In addition to aforementioned effects the improvements in antioxidants status to 11
normal are of significant importance for health care Likewise Krishnakumar et al 12
(2009) observed similar results in oral cancer bearing animals Earlier Nalini et al 13
(1998) observed that black pepper may protect the colon cancer by decreasing the 14
activity of β-glucuronidase and mucinase Pellitorine (terpinoids present in black 15
pepper) showed strong cytotoxic activities against HL60 and MCT-7 cell lines (Ee et al 16
2010) Black pepper also counteracts cancer development directly (Selvendiran et al 17
2004) through modification in enzyme kinetics to control the protein level in blood 18
(Polovka and Suhaj 2010) In another study Bogomolny et al (2008) supported some 19
earlier studies that piperine owing to its potent antioxidant property can reduce protein 20
expression thus modulating cell proliferation and transformation (Selvendiran et al 21
2006) Research has revealed that pepper exerts a free-radical scavenging activity that 22
assists in controlling the progression of some cancers In some conditions the same 23
property can be useful in reducing the growth of cancer cells (Yadav and Bhatnagar 24
2007) More recently Liu et al (2010) postulated that nearly all bioactive molecules of 25
black pepper can suppress TNF-induced NF-kappaB activation The extracts of black 26
pepper at 200 microgmL and its compounds at 25 microgmL inhibited lipid peroxidation 27
by 45-85 COX enzymes by 31-80 and cancer cells proliferation by 35-868 28
Piperine when used in combination with curcumin yielded some promising results as 29
their combination restored the status of lipid peroxidation antioxidants and detoxifying 30
agents in DMBA-induced bone marrow cancer (Manoharan et al 2009) Furthermore 31
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black pepper and cardamom extracts collectively enhance the cytotoxic activity of 1
natural killer cells that indicate their potential anti-cancer effects (Majdalawieh and 2
Carr 2010) 3
The black pepper and its components are also effective in reducing the extent of toxicity 4
of certain components The drastic effects of some toxic compounds like DMBA carbon 5
tetrachloride tert-butyl hydroperoxide dioxin and AFB1 are mediated by black pepper 6
and piperine (60 microM) as elaborated by some scientists (Reen et al 1997 Koul and Kapil 7
1993 Amakura et al 2003 Han et al 2008) The undesirable effects of aforementioned 8
toxic metabolites are of serious concern for human amp animal health as they enter 9
through food chain and cause reproductive toxicity teratogenicity immune 10
dysfunction hepatotoxicity and endocrine changes (Schecter et al 2006 Ishida et al 11
2008) Researchers hypothesized that piperine may hinder hydrolysis of glucuronide 12
conjugates causing toxins and mucinase to be degraded (Kobayashi et al 2003 Nalini 13
et al 1998 Srinivasan 2007) The black pepper and its bioactive molecules hold 14
potential to prevent cancerous growth and are of important for their anti-genotoxicity 15
perspectives 16
H Other Health Benefits 17
The hypocholesterolemic and antioxidant property of black pepper has far-reaching 18
nutraceutical worth (Tachakittirungrod et al 2007) The increased levels of 19
triglycerides total amp low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol are major risk factors for 20
cardiovascular disorders Some dietary strategies can prevent prevalence and 21
pathogenesis of CVDrsquos The improvement in peroxisome proliferators-activated 22
receptor (PPAR)-α is one possible route to improve the lipid profile The piperine 23
exerted the highest trans-activational activities with EC (50) values of 84thinspmicroM and 49thinspmicroM 24
respectively (Mueller et al 2011) Earlier Taqvi et al (2008) explored underlying 25
mechanism behind cardiovascular effects of piperine (1 to 10 mgkg) It caused a dose-26
dependent decrease in mean arterial pressure (MAP) through inhibition of K+ (80 mM) 27
precontractions amp phenylephrine (PE) and Ca2+ channel blockade Piperine (20 28
mgkgday) decreased the blood pressure caused by the blockage of voltage-29
dependent calcium channels (Hlavackova et al 2010) 30
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One of the main common ailments in the world diabetes mellitus enforces a fabulous 1
health and social burden (McDonnell and Archbold 1996) The pathogenesis of diabetes 2
is dependent on many factors and glycation of the various proteins in the body is of 3
considerable importance The glycation of albumins and allied protein might lead to 4
change in nature structure and their biochemical activity Black pepper has inhibitory 5
effects on albumin glycation reaction (Dearlove et al 2008 Singletary 2010) Likewise 6
Saraswat et al (2009) reported inhibition of 40 to 90 (piperine 10 mgml) in the 7
formation of advanced glycation end-products (AGE) to lens proteins Black pepper 8
(IC50 02mgmL) showed excellent selectivity towards aldose reductase inhibition The 9
aforementioned discussion portrayed the message that inclusion of black pepper in 10
dietary strategies can be beneficial in management of diabetes and its complications 11
(Vijayakumar et al 2004 Saraswat et al 2008) However there is still needs for some 12
community-based trials for meticulousness 13
Black pepper extract has been studied by (Venkatasamy et al 2004) to treat skin 14
disorders ie vitilago that is characterized by lesions of depigmentation Ebihara et al 15
(2006) suggested that black pepper excavate and its main alkaloid piperine endorse 16
stimulatory effects on melanocyte proliferation and dendricity thus it can be used for 17
the treatment of vitiligo (Soumyanath et al 2006 Lin et al 2007) In humans black 18
pepper oil is one the strongest appetizer inhalation stimulates the swallowing in post 19
stroke patients with dysphagia Some other studies are also available regarding health 20
promoting potentials of black pepper However many of them are limited in their 21
applications owing to lack of animal studies 22
Conclusion 23
In the recent epoch much focus has been paid to functional and nutraceutical food The 24
health promoting prospective of such products is ought to bioactive components 25
present in them Black pepper owing to functional ingredients like piperine oleoresins 26
and essential oil is helpful in regulating gastrointestinal functionality It is also helpful 27
in mediating inflammation Black pepper can provide neuro-protection thus defending 28
the body from depression and Alzheimerrsquos The synergistic effect of black pepper in 29
enhancing the bioavailability of nutrients and drugs is of considerable importance 30
Overall the nutraceutical perspective of black pepper is of key importance for health 31
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care consultants However researcher concentration is immediately required to asses its 1
health promoting potential through controlled randomized trials (CRTrsquos) and cohort 2
studies Additional efforts are also required to asses its proper utilization in different 3
products and results of such studies would bring meticulousness of the concerns 4
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Table-1 Botanical Classification of black pepper Groups Name
Kingdom Plantae
Subkingdom Tracheobionta
Superdivision Spermatophyta
Division Magnoliophyta
Class Magnoliopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Family Piperales
Order Piperaceae
Genus Piper L
Specie Piper nigrum L Source USDA NRCS 2010 The PLANTS Database (httpplants usdagov 9 May 2010)
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Table 2 Rich phytochemistry of the black pepper Sr No Researcher Chemical Components Percentage
1 Lee et al (2004) Singletary (2010)
Essential oil Piperine Chavicine Piperidine Fatty oils Resin Starch
1-25 5-9 1 8 6-8 0-5 22-42
2 Ravindran and Johny (2001)
Essential oil Piperine Starch Oleoresin
04 to 70 20 to 74 15-45 35-12
3 Murthy and Bhattacharya (2008)
Essential oil (limonene β-caryophyllene sabinene and β-pinene)
4 Singh et al (2005) Acetone extract Piperine Piperolein Piper amide Guineensine
335 137 34 323
5 Utpala et al (2008) Phenol contents 03 to 08 mgg
6 Orav et al (2004) Musenga et al (2007)
Essential oil
β-caryophyllene Limonene β-pinene ∆-3-carene Sabinene α-pinene Eugenol Terpinen-4-ol Hedycaryol β-eudesmol Caryophyllene oxide α-phellandrene
14-704 29-384 07-256 17-190 0-122 03-104 01-410 0-132 0-91 0-97 01-72 NA
7 Jirovetz et al (2002) Elemol Germacrene-D Limonene Β-pinene α-pinene β-ocimine β-pinene α-phellandrene αhumulene ∆-carene Βphellandrene T-muurolol
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Table 3 Functional amp Nutraceuticals Effect of Bioactive Compounds of Black Pepper
Bioactive compounds
Functional amp Nutraceuticals Role Researchers
Piperine
1 Bio-absorption of vitamins and trace elements 2 Effective against acute inflammatory process 3 Antimicrobial properties 4 Improved functionality of gastrointestinal tract 5 Decreased body weight and visceral fat accumulation 6 Improved bioavailability of curcumin and catechins 7 Enhanced bioavailability of many drugs 8 Piperine ameliorate the chronic mild stress 9 Reduce risk of cancer 10 reducing the extent of toxicity of certain components
Kumoro et al 2009 Capasso et al 2002 Bang et al 2009 Sangwan et al 2008 Badmaev et al 2000 Okumura et al 2010 Singletary 2010 Pattanaik et al 2009 Li et al 2007 Vellaichamy et al 2009 Han et al 2008
Essential oil
1 Contributes aroma 2 Control worm infestations
Zachariah et al 2010 Dorman and Deans 2000
Phenolics 1 Reduce oxidation process 2 Ameliorating oxidative stress
Renjie et al 2010 Saxena et al 2007
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Journal Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition Manuscript ID BFSN-2011-0286 Manuscript Title BLACK PEPPER AND HEALTH CLAIMS A COMPREHENSIVE
TREATISE
Dear Editor I have seen the reviewerrsquos comments eagerly and made the following changes in the article as per desired Query 1 The some text in the article should be written again as language should be
simple and lucid for the readers and researchers The use of same
sentencesconcepts aspects at multiple places should be avoided
Answer 1 Corrections have been made Now appropriate words are used for
specific purpose
Query 2 Health benefits should be checked again and each aspect should be
discussed only at one place I would suggest the authors to add up one or
two table regarding the health promoting potential of the black pepper
Answer 2 Every aspect related to health endorsing effects of black pepper has been
discussed separately only at one place Table regarding health benefits of
black pepper has now been added in the manuscript
Query 3 Finally yet importantly grammatical errors should be removed
Answer 3 All grammatical errors have been eliminated from the text
Query 4 The first line of the abstract should be as ldquoFor millennia spices have been
an integral part of human diets and commerce Recently the widespread
recognition of diet-health linkages bolsters the dietary importance of
spices and herbsrdquo
Answer 4 It has been changed according to reviewerrsquos comments
Query 5 The words selection should be appropriate especially in the abstract
section eg ldquoholdrdquo is used twice that should be avoided
Answer 5 Proper and suitable words has been incorporated in text especially
abstract portion and duplication has been removed
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Query 6 Page 1 Line 24 The sentence use should ldquoBlack pepper (Piper nigrum L)
is an important healthy food owing to its antioxidant amp antimicrobial
potential and gastro-protective modulesrdquo
Answer 6 Now sentence is according to reviewerrsquos suggestions
Query 7 From abstract ldquoMore recently cell-culture studies and animal modeling
predicted the role of black pepper against number of maladiesrdquo can be
omitted as its duplication of same concepts mentioned earlier
Answer 7 We all authors have discussed and suggested that this sentence has
different meanings and not considered as duplication
Query 8 Page 1 Line 37 Component should be replaced with components in the
abstract Accordingly the complete sentence should be re-written
Answer 8 The word ldquocomponentsrdquo has remained same as it means different
components of piper nigrum
Query 9 Meta-analysis represents single expression or experiment so it should be
changed to meta-analyses
Answer 9 Changes has been incorporated according to reviewerrsquos comments
Query 10 First and second paragraph can be combined into one I think following
could be one possibility ldquoIn the recent era efforts have been directed to
establish scientific rationale for health improving potential of functional
and nutraceuticals foods Amongst prevention of cardiovascular
disorders (CVD) cancer insurgence diabetes mellitus Alzheimerrsquos
disease and variety of inflammatory ailments through dietary modules is
of prime consideration Moreover emerging findings in the nutrigenomics
and proteomics further reflected their importance in a deeper sense
(Chonpathompikunlert et al 2010) The list of healthy foods marketed
with distinct health claims is long enough However spices and their
bioactive components are more promising candidates for their inclusion in
diet-based regimens to improve human health (Geoffrey 2006 Butt et al
2009) Their different parts including dried seed bark fruit root and
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flower are in use as food adjuncts that impart flavor aroma and color to
foods (Srinivasan 2008 Singletary 2010)rdquo
Answer 10 First and second paragraph of manuscript has now been combined
Query 11 Chonpathompikunlert et al 2010 should be checked again Is paper
published in 2010 or 2009 as two references are given in reference section
Answer 11 Chonpathompikunlert et al 2010 has been published in 2010
Query 12 Why authors written these sentence eg ldquoBeing the sole reason for many
of the attacks in the ancient ages still considered instrumental in the
economies of many nations across the globe (Srinivasan 2005)rdquo and
ldquoDuring the era of industrialization and globalization these commodities
were traded in the western countries that led to wide bloom in their
productionrdquo as they must be deleted I would suggest authors to look into
introduction again and reduce its length to 34th Moreover the sentences
should be linked with each in the same paragraphs
Answer 12 The Correction has been and these sentences were deleted from the text
Query 13 Page 3 Line 1 Human subject should be replaced with human subjects
Answer 13 It has been done according to suggestions
Query 14 The last two paragraphs can also be merged up into one
Answer 14 Both paragraphs has been combined
Query 15 Functional uses can be replaced with applications
Answer 15 Changes has been incorporated according to comment
Query 16 The first paragraph should be re-written again Last sentence can be
deleted The authors should delete the reference ldquoDM 2009rdquo
Answer 16 Changes have been made in first paragraph Reference has also been
deleted
Query 17 The authors should be specific is use of unit systems as molminus1 is not right
as it should be molminus1 Please check the manuscript again
Answer 17 Unit has been written properly All manuscript has now been carefully
written
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Query 18 ldquoPiperine and its allied components like piperidine and chavicine are
responsible for pungent properties of black pepper (Badmaev et al 2000
Bhattacharjee and Sengupta 2009)rdquo should be adjusted at the end of first
paragraph of heading ldquopiperinerdquo
Answer 18 Correction has been made accordingly
Query 19 Page 6 Line 17 ldquoBlack pepper essential oil contributes towards the aroma
oleoresin contributes towards the overall taste and the alkaloid piperine
imparts pungency (Zachariah et al 2010)rdquo should be adjusted in the first
paragraph of the main heading
Answer 19 All has been incorporated according to reviewerrsquos suggestion
Query 20 The section of essential oil amp phenolics should be re-written
Answer 20 This portion has now been re-written again
Query 21 The introduction of each aspectsub-heading should be deleted It will
reduce the length of the article considerably The same point is valid for
some other parts of the manuscript too eg Page 7 (Line 13-19) Page 10
(Line 4-10) Page 14 Line 7-21) Page 18 (Line 28-30) etc The text should
be reduced in all these cases
Answer 21 All sub headings has been deleted from the text
Query 22 Humanity should be replaced with mankind as humanity is property not
noun
Answer 22 Humanity has now been replaced with mankind
Query 23 ldquousing different assays ie thiobarbituric acid value (TBA) DPPH radical
scavenging and total antioxidant activity (FTC method)rdquo can be deleted
Answer 23 It has been done according to reviewerrsquos comments
Query 24 ldquoIn addition the inhibitory action as observed through FTC method
strengthened the claims for strong antioxidant activities of essential oil
and oleoresinsrdquo can also be deleted
Answer 24 It has been done according to reviewerrsquos comments
Query 25 Page 8 Line 18 Paragraph needs re-phrasing to make it lucid
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Answer 25 Paragraph has been re-phrased
Query 26 ldquoSpices and herbs are traditional remedies to cure some maladies and
diseased conditions in South Asian territoriesrdquo is duplication thus should
be removed
Answer 26 All duplicate sentences have been removed from the text
Query 27 Re-arrange the section ldquoAnti-inflammatory Potentialrdquo to make it lucid and
introductory details should be avoided eg ldquoThey postulated that
inhibition of interlukon (IL6) matrix metalloproteinase (MMPs)
prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) and activator protein 1rdquo need further clarity
Answer 27 The paragraph has been re-arranged and cleared completely
Query 28 C Antimicrobial Potential of Black Pepper Reference support is limited
Answer 28 More references has now been added in this portion
Query 29 Gastrointestinal health and nutrient absorption needs revision in first and
last paragraph to clear the evidences presented
Answer 29 The literature regarding gastrointestinal health and nutrient absorption
has been revised properly
Query 30 Page 13 Line 5-21 Can data be presented in Tabular form
Answer 30 The details are mentioned in the text Therefore its tabular presentation
would be only duplication of findings not else
Query 31 ldquoSeveral research interventions resulted in finalizing the assumption that
the depressed state is result of many factors that act into play of which
patho-physiological changes of depression includes the increased
glucocorticoid secretion followed by decreased level of brain derived
neurotrophic factor in the hippocampusrdquo can be deleted
Answer 31 The section has been deletec
Query 32 ldquoThe combination of all these parameters can lead to the state where
reduction of hippocampal volume occurs thus resulting in depression and
allied discrepanciesrdquo can also be deleted
Answer 32 The section has been deletec
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Query 33 ldquoChronic stress procedure (CSP) induction in rats is suitable model used
worldwide to assess the potential of dietary components and drugs
against depressionrdquo can also be deleted
Answer 33 The section has been deletec
Query 34 ldquoThe efficacy of drugs is limited as they are effective in the initial stages
but unable to stop the cascade of events going on the central nervous
systemrdquo can not be claimed as most of ailments are treated with the
pharmaceuticals
Answer 34 The section has been deleted and suggestion has been incorporated
Query 35 Last paragraph at Page 15 should be re-written
Answer 35 The last paragraph has been skipped as it was carrying information
supported by only one or two references
Query 36 First paragraph at ldquoBlack pepper against cancerrdquo should be revised
Answer 36 The paragraph is revised and its now writes as ldquoAccording to an estimate
the prevalence of cancer can be reduced (30 to 40) with the dietary habits
(Anto et al 2002 Zhou et al 2003) Some population-based studies also
indicated that consumption of foods rich in bioactive molecules can
decrease the risk of various ailments especially cancer In this regard
consumption of spices is positively correlated with reduced risks of cancer
incidence in Asian and Mediterranean regions (Mohandes et al 1999)
Even the higher risk of malignancies in developing economies can be
linked with the reduced intake of spices (Fleischauer et al 2000 Sloan
2005 Selvendiran et al 2005)rdquo
Query 37 The citations like ldquoZhou et al (2003)rdquo Vellaichamy et al (2009) and
Krishnakumar et al (2009) needs little elaboration regarding their findings
and mechanisms of action Its looks only addition of references as their
results is not properly elaborated
Answer 37 The results of researchers suggested above are mentioned in the text
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Query 38 The section ldquoOther Health Benefitsrdquo needs some greater considerations as
authors just piled up information and literature rather made conclusive
discussion The section can be completely omitted However if authors
want to retain the text than a Tablefigure can be more useful
Answer 38 The section is reviewed again and duplications and unnecessary details
are now skipped from the text
Query 39 Paragraph starting from Vanilloid receptor (TRPV1) should be completely
omitted ass its just contains three studies and no clear links are discussed
with special reference to nutrition point of view
Answer 39 The complete paragraph has been deleted
Query 40 In my view ldquoSome other studies are also available regarding health
promoting potentials of black pepper However many of them are limited
in their applications owing to lack of animal studiesrdquo should be added at
the end of heading ldquoOther health benefitsrdquo
Answer 40 The answer is same as to mentioned in Suggestion 35
Query 41 Authors should check references section again for style and etc Some
references needs to be cited in the text and vice versa
Answer 41 The references style has been checked again and mistakes observed are
corrected
I would like accept that mistakes removed from the article considerably and indeed I am looking forward for better write-up and presentation skills in the future Lastly I would like to request to kindly accept the manuscript as it has been considerably improved Corresponding authors M Tauseef Sultan Assistant Professor Bahauddin Zakariya University Multan Email tauseefsultanhotmailcom
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Whilst imbalance in activities of antioxidant enzymes including superoxide dismutase 1
(SOD) catalase (CAT) glutathione-S-transferase (GST) glutathione peroxidase (GPx) 2
and glutathione contents are indices of reduced antioxidant status of the body 3
(Ramasamy and Namasivayam 2006) Vijayakumar et al (2004) reported that 4
supplementation of black pepperpiperine lowered oxidative damage and modulated 5
the enzyme systems functioning in the body (Vijayakumar and Nalini 2006) Rauscher 6
et al (2007) used diabetes mellitus induction as a model of oxidative damage and 7
application of piperine 10mgkgday ip reversed the diabetes mediated changes in 8
Sprague Dawley rats The effects are attributed to presence of antioxidants that further 9
results in reduced LDL-oxidation via modulation of prostaglandins and leukotrienes 10
synthesis (Srinivasan 2005b) 11
In the nutshell black pepper holds antioxidant potential but needs further testing 12
through controlled randomized trials (CRTrsquos) The results from such studies would 13
guarantee utilization of black pepper and its bioactive molecules as natural antioxidant 14
in food chain and diet based strategies to prevent various maladies 15
B Anti-inflammatory Potential 16
The process of inflammation can lead to the development of various ailments that 17
include arthritis Alzheimerrsquos Parkinsonrsquos disease and even cancer insurgence is also 18
linked with inflammatory burst The mechanism to cope with the inflammation 19
comprises of many pathways that also include inhibition of enzymes responsible for 20
inflammatory cascade (Mueller et al 2011) Diets containing functional ingredients 21
hold anti-inflammatory potential (Monika et al 2010) Recent pharmacological studies 22
conducted at animals and cell levels have shown that black pepper and its active 23
ingredients piperine might be useful against these undesirable responses (Gupta et al 24
2000 Selvendiran et al 2003 Sabina et al 2011) 25
Eventually anti-inflammatory activities of black pepper are reported for the first time 26
some two decades ago Mujumdar et al (1990) indicated that piperine mitigate the acute 27
inflammatory process through stimulating the pituitary adrenal axis Later Bang et al 28
(2009) strengthened the anti-inflammatory activities of piperine (20 amp 100 mgkgday) 29
through some in vitro trials They postulated that inhibition of interlukon (IL6) matrix 30
metalloproteinase (MMPs) prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) and activator protein 1 are 31
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possible routes for their said properties Recently Sabina et al (2011) reported that 1
piperine (50100ugml) suppressed the level of β-glucuronidase and lactate 2
dehydrogenase in dose-dependent manner Piperine along with some other 3
components can inhibit the expression of enzymes like 5-lipoxygenase and COX-1 that 4
are responsible for leukotriene and prostaglandin biosynthesis These effects 5
collectively are valuable to prevent degenerative disorders like rheumatoid arthritis too 6
(Stohr et al 2001 Lee et al 2008) 7
Overall the anti-inflammatory perspectives of black pepper and its active ingredients 8
should be tested in disease prevention and control associated with inflammation 9
C Antimicrobial Potential of Black Pepper 10
If we turn the pages of history we can see that since long plants were employed as 11
antimicrobial agents (Irkin and Korukluoglu 2009) Utilization of natural products 12
especially spices as antimicrobials is allied with dual benefits ie prevention of 13
infectious disorder and improving health Phytochemicals present in these products 14
hold antimicrobial potential and extensively explored in the recent epoch Amongst 15
phenolics possess well-documented antimicrobial potential (Weerakkody et al 2010) 16
Black pepper and piperine hold antimicrobial properties and can remarkably limit the 17
growth of Staphylococcus aureus (Sangwan et al 2008) S epidermidis and Salmonella typhi 18
(Arora and Kaur 1999) Additionally Singh et al (2005) further strengthened the notion 19
by the proof against Bacillus cereus and B subtilis Recently Weerakkody et al (2010) 20
enumerated the significant antimicrobial potential of black pepper Some extracts of 21
black pepper displayed excellent growth inhibition of bacteria like Staphylococcus 22
Bacillus and Streptococcus with minimum inhibitory concentrations (MIC) of 125 250 and 23
500ppm respectively (Karsha and Lakshmi 2010) Likewise pseudomonas was more 24
susceptible to black pepper followed by Escherichia coli Klebsiella and Salmonella (625 25
125 and 250ppm MIC respectively) 26
In this regard Mc-Mahon et al (1995) also reported the anti-parasitic behavior of black 27
pepperrsquos alkaloids against Giardia and Entamoeba species Similar studies by various 28
other scientists concluded their potential against trypanosomes and plasmodia One of the 29
interesting roles of black pepper is related to repellent potential against various insects 30
and rodent Scott et al (2002) observed that black pepper and other freshly ground 31
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peppers are sprinkled to repel many mammals It is also reported to be effective against 1
houseflies along with its ability to depress egg-laying (MacKinno et al 1997) The 2
extracted essential oil from black pepper can also be applied to protect grains from 3
insect damage and control worm infestations (Dorman and Deans 2000) Some 4
bioactive molecules of black pepper find their application in allelopathic control of 5
insect-pests owing to their efficacy (Gbewonyo et al 1993) Black Pepper oil also 6
demonstrated significant antimicrobial activity against animal pathogens (Bonjar 2004) 7
Overall black pepper holds substantial antimicrobial activity against various 8
microorganisms and can find different applications ranging from preserving foods to 9
prevent infections 10
D Gastrointestinal health and nutrient absorption 11
Black pepper and its active ingredients are commonly employed as traditional remedies 12
against gastric disturbances from time immemorial It is widely accepted that black 13
pepper is instrumental to prevent and cure gastrointestinal problems The black pepper 14
enhances the production of hydrochloric acid from stomach thus improving digestion 15
through stimulation of histamine H2 receptors In addition black pepper has 16
diaphoretic (promotes sweating) and diuretic (promotes urination) properties (Johri et 17
al 1992 Ononiwu et al 2002) 18
As far absorption of piperine is concerned it is absorbed from mucosal side (44-63) 19
that could be traced in intestinal tissue and serosal fluids (Suresh and Srinivasan 2007) 20
Piperine improves the functionality of gastrointestinal tract The mechanisms of action 21
include enhanced absorption of nutrients improved enzymes synthesis and perk-up 22
defense capabilities The examples include enhanced intestinal absorption of 23
methionine amp calcium ions trace elements (selenium) vitamins B and β-carotene 24
(Badmaev et al 2000 Capasso et al 2002) The amplified nutrient absorption is 25
dependent upon the positive changes in permeability of intestinal cells membranes 26
(Srinivasan 2007) Moreover it protects intestinal membranes from gastric secretions 27
and ROS damage owing to antioxidant potential Moreover black pepper significantly 28
enhanced the activities of antioxidant enzymes ie SOD catalase GR and GST These 29
mechanisms collectively lead to balanced mucosal health to provide gastro-protection 30
(Irani 2005 Chaudhry and Tariq 2006 Prakash and Srinivasan 2010) In addition to 31
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above black pepper and its active ingredients improve expression of some digestive 1
enzymes along with increase in the secretion of saliva These collectively lead to 2
facilitated digestion with reduced transit time in gastrointestinal tract (Kumoro et al 3
2009 Bang et al 2009 Kaefera and Milne 2008) 4
Recently Okumura et al (2010) presented the hypothesis that piperine intake may 5
decrease body weight and visceral fat accumulation through increased expression of 6
thermogenic protein uncoupling protein-1 in the mice Badmaev et al (1999) showed 7
that black pepper could speed the metabolic procedures that generate energy in the 8
human body Although the same process is responsible for sustaining weight loss but 9
recognized as playing an essential role in modulating nutrients absorption from diet 10
Moreover piperine increases the oxygen uptake when administered to perfuse hind 11
limbs of experimental rats (Srinivasan 2007 Eldershaw et al 1994) Pepper juice 12
amplifies intestinal absorption of different nutrients and piperine dose-dependently 13
restrained fatty acid oxidation in rat liver microsomes (Platel et al 2003 14
Tachakittirungrod et al 2007) 15
Black pepper along with its bioactive molecules can be used in constipation and 16
diarrhea The mode of action of black pepper and its bioactive molecules involves 17
concentration-dependent amp atropine-sensitive stimulant effect spontaneous 18
contractions similar to loperamide and nifedipine inhibition of naloxone-sensitive 19
effect Ca(2+) channel blocking (CCB) activity relaxant effect K+ (80 mM)-induced 20
contractions These mechanisms collectively leads to spasmodic (cholinergic) and 21
antispasmodic (opioid agonist and Ca (2+) antagonist) effects as narrated by Lambert et 22
al (2004) and Mehmood and Gilani (2010) Overall the results are quire conclusive to 23
warrant the utilization of black pepper and its ingredients to prevent and cure various 24
gastro-intestinal disorders 25
E Improvement in drugs amp phytochemicals delivery 26
The phytochemicals and nutrients are important to maintain the human health but issue 27
of their bioavailability needs researcherrsquos attention Some bioactive molecules work 28
synergistically to improve the absorption of each other Black pepper and piperine 29
improved the bioavailability of some phytochemicals like curcumin catechins etc The 30
mechanisms for claimed effects include 1) ability to promote the rapid absorption 2) 31
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protection from chemical reactions in the gastrointestinal tract and 3) protection against 1
oxidative damage (Agbor et al 2010 Singletary 2010) 2
The black pepper and piperine improve the bioavailability of many drugs In this 3
regard piperine enhances the oral bioavailability of carbamazepine and phenytoin 4
(drugs used to cure epilepsy) by improving their absorption (Pattanaik et al 2009) 5
Previously Pattanaik et al (2006) provided evidences for synergistic effects of piperine 6
(20mg) administered with phenytoin Likewise supplementation of 120 mg coenzyme 7
Q10 with piperine for 21 days produced a statistically significant (p = 00348) greater 8
area under the plasma curve (30) as compared to coenzyme Q10 alone (Badmaev et 9
al 2000) The results of efficacy studies conducted by Jin and Han (2010) suggest that 10
piperine significantly augments the oral exposure of fexofenadine in rats probably due 11
to the inhibition of P-glycoprotein-mediated cellular efflux during the intestinal 12
absorption (Lee et al 2006) In some studies utilization of black pepper or its active 13
ingredients including piperine increased the bioavailability of nimesulide (anti-14
inflammatory drug) Acute toxicity studies on mice revealed a reduction in lethal dose 15
(LD50) of the combination (980 mg kg-1) as compared to nimesulide (1500 mg kg-1) alone 16
(Gupta et al 2000) Likewise drugs like ampicillin and Norfloxacin mediate variety of 17
bacterial infections and co-administration of 20 mgkg of piperine can enhance their 18
effectiveness (Janakiraman and Manavalan 2008) 19
Piperine also boosts the bioavailability of important phytochemicals contained in other 20
foods eg bioactive components present in curcumin and green tea (Selvendiran et al 21
2003) Curcumin has been widely used as food additive and herbal medicine 22
throughout Asia The combination of piperine (25 mgkg ip 21 days) with curcumin 23
(20 and 40 mgkg ip 21 days) showed improved anti-immobility neurotransmitter 24
enhancing and monoamine oxidase inhibitory (MAO-A) effects of curcumin (Bhutani et 25
al 2009 Suresh and Srinivasan 2010) The combination of curcumin and piperine is 26
most likely to inhibit CYP3A CYP2C9 UGT and SULT metabolism within the 27
intestinal mucosa (Volak et al 2008) 28
Conclusively addition of black pepper or piperine to recipes amp meals can improve the 29
restorative worth of various spices and other foodstuffs (Nakatani et al 1986 30
Selvendiran et al 2003) Black pepper can enable us to reap optimum benefits from the 31
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medicinal phytochemicals found in other dietary spices Its bioavailability enhancing 1
properties makes black pepper one of the most important spices 2
F Neuroprotective potential of black pepper 3
Globally statistics are alarming regarding the mental and brain ailments According to 4
estimate more than 450 million people suffer from some nervous problems (Gupta et 5
al 2000) Amongst depression is leading source of distress and discomfort for more 6
than 20 of global population (Kessler et al 1994) Humans in a bid to find the way out 7
to these conditions have devised many possible methods yet are not so successful in this 8
arena (Dorman et al 2000 Fu et al 2010) 9
The neuroprotective role of functional foods has been highlighted in the recent past to 10
cure number of ailments In this regard antioxidant potential of black pepper and its 11
bioactive molecules is of considerable importance to improve brain function 12
(Wattanathorn et al 2008) Furthermore the supplementation of piperine (5 10 and 13
20mgkg bodyday) provides neuro-protection including improved cognitive function 14
(Hanumanthachar and Miland 2005 Lee et al 2005) Li et al (2007) previously 15
investigated the antidepressant-like effect of piperine (25 5 and 10 mgkg) Their 16
results revealed that piperine ameliorated the chronic mild stress due to changes in 17
sucrose consumption plasma corticosterone level and open field activity They 18
commented that up-regulation of the progenitor cell proliferation of hippocampus and 19
cytoprotective activities are responsible for antidepressant-like effect of piperine Later 20
Li et al (2007) added that piperine treatment up-regulated brain-derived neurotrophic 21
factor (BDNF) and mRNA expression Additionally Hu et al (2009) indicated that 22
piperine (10 amp 20 mgkg) improved the depression through reduction in ACTH and 23
CRH levels thus ultimately leading to modulating hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal 24
(HPA) axis Recently Bhutani et al (2009) suggested to use piperine in combination 25
with curcumin for the treatment of depressive disorders The behavioral studies using 26
forced swimming test (FST) and tail suspension test (TST) revealed that piperine is 27
potent anti-depressant agent 10 amp 20 mgkg (Lee et al 2005 Mohit et al 2009 Liao 28
et al 2009) 29
Currently the number of patients suffering from Alzheimerrsquos disease is one of the 30
biggest challenges being faced by mankind (Filley 1995 Zarotsky et al 2003 Liston et 31
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al 2004) The scientists over the globe attempted to isolate some natural products 1
suitable against such disorders (Galli et al 2002 Youdim et al 2002 Jabeen et al 2007) 2
In one such study Chonpathompikunlert et al (2010) studied the effects of piperine in 3
rat modeling and observed that piperine (5 10 and 20 mgkg BW) significantly 4
improved memory impairment and neurodegeneration in hippocampus Piperine and 5
its analog (methyl piperate) have ability to restrain the monoamine oxidases (MAO) (Li 6
et al 2007 Naseri and Yahyavi 2008) that is one of suitable strategy to prevent 7
neurodegenerative problems such as Alzheimerrsquos and Parkinsonrsquos (Kong et al 2004 8
Edmondson et al 2007 Lee et al 2008) However the effects of piperine on 9
neurogenesis are not well demonstrated in human subjects but modes of actions could 10
possible be reduced extent of lipid peroxidation and acetylcholinesterase enzyme 11
(Youdim et al 2002) 12
Black pepper and its active ingredients can be supportive in treating various disorders 13
related to nervous systems that include depression Alzheimer epilepsy etc However 14
its pharmaceutical application cannot be warranted now owing to less number of 15
scientific investigations in human subjects Therefore as earlier stated that controlled 16
randomized trials should be conducted keeping in mind the above discussion to bring 17
meticulousness of the issues 18
G Black pepper against cancer 19
According to an estimate the prevalence of cancer can be reduced (30 to 40) with the 20
dietary habits (Anto et al 2002 Zhou et al 2003) Some population-based studies also 21
indicated that consumption of foods rich in bioactive molecules can decrease the risk of 22
various ailments especially cancer In this regard consumption of spices is positively 23
correlated with reduced risks of cancer incidence in Asian and Mediterranean regions 24
(Mohandes et al 1999) Even the higher risk of malignancies in developing economies 25
can be linked with the reduced intake of spices (Fleischauer et al 2000 Sloan 2005 26
Selvendiran et al 2005) 27
The anticancer perspectives of black pepper include modulation of phase-I phase-II 28
detoxification systems inhibition of lipid peroxidation and indeed improvement in 29
antioxidants status (Selvendiran and Sakthisekaran 2004) In this regard Zhou et al 30
(2003) presented the evidences that the positive anticancer effects of piperine against 31
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benzo-pyrene induced lung carcinogenesis in mice model are due to its ability to 1
interaction with cytochrome P450 enzyme syste Later Selvendiran et al (2004) 2
explicated that piperine exhibited in vitro and in vivo dose-dependent inhibition of 3
phase-I detoxification system (Bhardwaj et al 2002) Moreover piperine modulated the 4
mitochondrial tricarboxylic acid cycle and glutathione-metabolizing enzymes in animal 5
model lung carcinogenesis (Thirunavukkarasu et al 2001 Vijayakumar et al 2004 6
Suresh and Srinivasan 2006) Later Vellaichamy et al (2009) examined the 7
chemopreventive potential of piperine (50mgkg) against 712-8
dimethylbenz[a]anthracene (DMBA)-induced skin carcinogenesis Piperine modulated 9
the phase I amp II detoxification system effectively thus ameliorating lipid peroxidation 10
In addition to aforementioned effects the improvements in antioxidants status to 11
normal are of significant importance for health care Likewise Krishnakumar et al 12
(2009) observed similar results in oral cancer bearing animals Earlier Nalini et al 13
(1998) observed that black pepper may protect the colon cancer by decreasing the 14
activity of β-glucuronidase and mucinase Pellitorine (terpinoids present in black 15
pepper) showed strong cytotoxic activities against HL60 and MCT-7 cell lines (Ee et al 16
2010) Black pepper also counteracts cancer development directly (Selvendiran et al 17
2004) through modification in enzyme kinetics to control the protein level in blood 18
(Polovka and Suhaj 2010) In another study Bogomolny et al (2008) supported some 19
earlier studies that piperine owing to its potent antioxidant property can reduce protein 20
expression thus modulating cell proliferation and transformation (Selvendiran et al 21
2006) Research has revealed that pepper exerts a free-radical scavenging activity that 22
assists in controlling the progression of some cancers In some conditions the same 23
property can be useful in reducing the growth of cancer cells (Yadav and Bhatnagar 24
2007) More recently Liu et al (2010) postulated that nearly all bioactive molecules of 25
black pepper can suppress TNF-induced NF-kappaB activation The extracts of black 26
pepper at 200 microgmL and its compounds at 25 microgmL inhibited lipid peroxidation 27
by 45-85 COX enzymes by 31-80 and cancer cells proliferation by 35-868 28
Piperine when used in combination with curcumin yielded some promising results as 29
their combination restored the status of lipid peroxidation antioxidants and detoxifying 30
agents in DMBA-induced bone marrow cancer (Manoharan et al 2009) Furthermore 31
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black pepper and cardamom extracts collectively enhance the cytotoxic activity of 1
natural killer cells that indicate their potential anti-cancer effects (Majdalawieh and 2
Carr 2010) 3
The black pepper and its components are also effective in reducing the extent of toxicity 4
of certain components The drastic effects of some toxic compounds like DMBA carbon 5
tetrachloride tert-butyl hydroperoxide dioxin and AFB1 are mediated by black pepper 6
and piperine (60 microM) as elaborated by some scientists (Reen et al 1997 Koul and Kapil 7
1993 Amakura et al 2003 Han et al 2008) The undesirable effects of aforementioned 8
toxic metabolites are of serious concern for human amp animal health as they enter 9
through food chain and cause reproductive toxicity teratogenicity immune 10
dysfunction hepatotoxicity and endocrine changes (Schecter et al 2006 Ishida et al 11
2008) Researchers hypothesized that piperine may hinder hydrolysis of glucuronide 12
conjugates causing toxins and mucinase to be degraded (Kobayashi et al 2003 Nalini 13
et al 1998 Srinivasan 2007) The black pepper and its bioactive molecules hold 14
potential to prevent cancerous growth and are of important for their anti-genotoxicity 15
perspectives 16
H Other Health Benefits 17
The hypocholesterolemic and antioxidant property of black pepper has far-reaching 18
nutraceutical worth (Tachakittirungrod et al 2007) The increased levels of 19
triglycerides total amp low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol are major risk factors for 20
cardiovascular disorders Some dietary strategies can prevent prevalence and 21
pathogenesis of CVDrsquos The improvement in peroxisome proliferators-activated 22
receptor (PPAR)-α is one possible route to improve the lipid profile The piperine 23
exerted the highest trans-activational activities with EC (50) values of 84thinspmicroM and 49thinspmicroM 24
respectively (Mueller et al 2011) Earlier Taqvi et al (2008) explored underlying 25
mechanism behind cardiovascular effects of piperine (1 to 10 mgkg) It caused a dose-26
dependent decrease in mean arterial pressure (MAP) through inhibition of K+ (80 mM) 27
precontractions amp phenylephrine (PE) and Ca2+ channel blockade Piperine (20 28
mgkgday) decreased the blood pressure caused by the blockage of voltage-29
dependent calcium channels (Hlavackova et al 2010) 30
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One of the main common ailments in the world diabetes mellitus enforces a fabulous 1
health and social burden (McDonnell and Archbold 1996) The pathogenesis of diabetes 2
is dependent on many factors and glycation of the various proteins in the body is of 3
considerable importance The glycation of albumins and allied protein might lead to 4
change in nature structure and their biochemical activity Black pepper has inhibitory 5
effects on albumin glycation reaction (Dearlove et al 2008 Singletary 2010) Likewise 6
Saraswat et al (2009) reported inhibition of 40 to 90 (piperine 10 mgml) in the 7
formation of advanced glycation end-products (AGE) to lens proteins Black pepper 8
(IC50 02mgmL) showed excellent selectivity towards aldose reductase inhibition The 9
aforementioned discussion portrayed the message that inclusion of black pepper in 10
dietary strategies can be beneficial in management of diabetes and its complications 11
(Vijayakumar et al 2004 Saraswat et al 2008) However there is still needs for some 12
community-based trials for meticulousness 13
Black pepper extract has been studied by (Venkatasamy et al 2004) to treat skin 14
disorders ie vitilago that is characterized by lesions of depigmentation Ebihara et al 15
(2006) suggested that black pepper excavate and its main alkaloid piperine endorse 16
stimulatory effects on melanocyte proliferation and dendricity thus it can be used for 17
the treatment of vitiligo (Soumyanath et al 2006 Lin et al 2007) In humans black 18
pepper oil is one the strongest appetizer inhalation stimulates the swallowing in post 19
stroke patients with dysphagia Some other studies are also available regarding health 20
promoting potentials of black pepper However many of them are limited in their 21
applications owing to lack of animal studies 22
Conclusion 23
In the recent epoch much focus has been paid to functional and nutraceutical food The 24
health promoting prospective of such products is ought to bioactive components 25
present in them Black pepper owing to functional ingredients like piperine oleoresins 26
and essential oil is helpful in regulating gastrointestinal functionality It is also helpful 27
in mediating inflammation Black pepper can provide neuro-protection thus defending 28
the body from depression and Alzheimerrsquos The synergistic effect of black pepper in 29
enhancing the bioavailability of nutrients and drugs is of considerable importance 30
Overall the nutraceutical perspective of black pepper is of key importance for health 31
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care consultants However researcher concentration is immediately required to asses its 1
health promoting potential through controlled randomized trials (CRTrsquos) and cohort 2
studies Additional efforts are also required to asses its proper utilization in different 3
products and results of such studies would bring meticulousness of the concerns 4
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Sangwan P L Koul J L Koul S Reddy M V Thota N Khan I A Kumar A 1
Kalia N P and Qazi G N (2008) Piperine analogs as potent Staphylococcus 2
aureus NorA efflux pump inhibitors Bioorg Med Chem 16 9847-9857 3
Saraswat M Muthenna P Suryanarayana P Petrash J M and Reddy G B (2008) 4
Dietary sources of aldose reductase inhibitors prospects for alleviating diabetic 5
complications Asia Pac J Clin Nutr 17 558-565 6
Saraswat M Reddy P Y Muthenna P and Reddy G B (2009) Prevention of non-7
enzymic glycation of proteins by dietary agents prospects for alleviating diabetic 8
complications Br J Nutr 101 1714-1721 9
Saxena R Venkaiah K Anitha P Venu L and Raghunath M (2007) Antioxidant 10
activity of commonly consumed plant foods of India contribution of their 11
phenolic content Int J Food Sci Nutr 58 250-260 12
Schecter A Birnbaum L Ryan J J and Constable J D (2006) Dioxins an overview 13
Environ Res 101 419-428 14
Scott I M Puniani E Durst T Phelps D Merali S Assabgui R A Sanchez-15
Vindas P Poveda l Philgene B J R and Arnason J T (2002) Insecticidal 16
activity of piper tuberculatum extract synergistic interaction of piperamides 17
Agric Forest Entamol 4 137-144 18
Seifried H E Anderson D E Fisher E I and Milner J A (2007) A review of the 19
interaction among dietary antioxidants and reactive oxygen species J Nut 20
Biochem 18 567-579 21
Selvendiran K and Sakthisekaran D (2004) Chemopreventive effect of piperine on 22
modulating lipid peroxidation and membrane bound enzymes in benzo(a)pyrene 23
induced lung carcinogenesis Biomed Pharmacother 58 264-267 24
Selvendiran K Mumtaz Banu S Sakthisekaran D (2004) Protective effect of piperine 25
on benzo [a] pyrene-induced lung carcinogenesis in Swiss albino mice Clin 26
Chim Acta 350 73ndash78 27
Selvendiran K Singh J P and Sakthisekaran D (2006) In vivo effect of piperine on 28
serum and tissue glycoprotein levels in benzo [a] pyrene induced lung 29
carcinogenesis in Swiss albino mice Pulm Pharmacol Ther 19 107ndash111 30
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Selvendiran K Singh J P Krishnan K B and Sakthisekaran D (2003) 1
Cytoprotective effect of piperine against benzo[a]pyrene induced lung cancer 2
with reference to lipid peroxidation and antioxidant system in swiss albino mice 3
Fitoterapia 74 109-115 4
Selvendiran K Thirunavukkarasu C Singh J P Padmavathi R and Sakthisekaran 5
D (2005) Chemopreventive effect of piperine on mitochondrial TCA cycle and 6
phase-i and glutathione-metabolizing enzymes in benzoapyrene induced lung 7
carcinogenesis in swiss albino mice Mol Cell Biochem 271 101-116 8
Shaikh J Bhosale R and Singhal R (2006) Microencapsulation of black pepper 9
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Shankaracharya N B Rao L J Naik J P and Nagalakshmi S (1997) 11
Characterisation of chemical constituents of indian long pepper Piper Longum L 12
J Food Sci Technol Mysore 34 73-75 13
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materials J Food Safety 25 130ndash145 16
Singletary K (2010) Black Pepper Overview of health benefits Food Sci 45 43-47 17
Sloan A E (2005) Top 10 global food trends Food Technol 59 20ndash32 18
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Srinivasan K (2005b) Spices as influencers of body metabolism an overview of three 29
decades of research Food Res Int 38 77-86 30
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diverse physiological effects Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr 47 735-748 2
Srinivasan K (2008) Reason to Season Spices as functional food adjuncts with multiple 3
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Stohr J R Xiao P G and Bauer R (2001) Constituents of Chinese Piper species and 7
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Ethnopharmacol 75 133-139 9
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997 13
Suresh D and Srinivasan K (2007) Studies on the in vitro absorption of spice 14
principles--curcumin capsaicin and piperine in rat intestines Food Chem Toxicol 15
45 1437-1442 16
Suresh D and Srinivasan K (2010) Tissue distribution amp elimination of capsaicin 17
piperine amp curcumin following oral intake in rats Ind J Med Res 131 682-691 18
Suresh D Srinivasan K (2006) Influence of curcumin capsaicin and piperine on the 19
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Szallasi A (2005) Piperine Researchers Discover New Flavor in an Ancient Spice 22
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Taqvi S I Shah A J and Gilani A H (2008) Blood pressure lowering and 27
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Chemopreventive potential of piperine in 712-dimethylbenz[a]anthracene 11
induced skin carcinogenesis in Swiss albino mice Environ Toxicol Pharmacol 28 12
11ndash18 13
Venkatasamy R Faas L Young A R Raman A and Hider R C (2004) Effects of 14
piperine analogues on stimulation of melanocytes proliferation and melanocyte 15
differentiation Bioorganic Med Chem 12 1905ndash1920 16
Vijayakumar R S and Nalini N (2006) Efficacy of piperine an alkaloidal constituent 17
from Piper Nigrum on erythrocyte antioxidant status in high fat diet and 18
antithyroid drug induced hyperlipidemic rats Cell Biochem Function 24 491ndash498 19
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Table-1 Botanical Classification of black pepper Groups Name
Kingdom Plantae
Subkingdom Tracheobionta
Superdivision Spermatophyta
Division Magnoliophyta
Class Magnoliopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Family Piperales
Order Piperaceae
Genus Piper L
Specie Piper nigrum L Source USDA NRCS 2010 The PLANTS Database (httpplants usdagov 9 May 2010)
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Table 2 Rich phytochemistry of the black pepper Sr No Researcher Chemical Components Percentage
1 Lee et al (2004) Singletary (2010)
Essential oil Piperine Chavicine Piperidine Fatty oils Resin Starch
1-25 5-9 1 8 6-8 0-5 22-42
2 Ravindran and Johny (2001)
Essential oil Piperine Starch Oleoresin
04 to 70 20 to 74 15-45 35-12
3 Murthy and Bhattacharya (2008)
Essential oil (limonene β-caryophyllene sabinene and β-pinene)
4 Singh et al (2005) Acetone extract Piperine Piperolein Piper amide Guineensine
335 137 34 323
5 Utpala et al (2008) Phenol contents 03 to 08 mgg
6 Orav et al (2004) Musenga et al (2007)
Essential oil
β-caryophyllene Limonene β-pinene ∆-3-carene Sabinene α-pinene Eugenol Terpinen-4-ol Hedycaryol β-eudesmol Caryophyllene oxide α-phellandrene
14-704 29-384 07-256 17-190 0-122 03-104 01-410 0-132 0-91 0-97 01-72 NA
7 Jirovetz et al (2002) Elemol Germacrene-D Limonene Β-pinene α-pinene β-ocimine β-pinene α-phellandrene αhumulene ∆-carene Βphellandrene T-muurolol
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Table 3 Functional amp Nutraceuticals Effect of Bioactive Compounds of Black Pepper
Bioactive compounds
Functional amp Nutraceuticals Role Researchers
Piperine
1 Bio-absorption of vitamins and trace elements 2 Effective against acute inflammatory process 3 Antimicrobial properties 4 Improved functionality of gastrointestinal tract 5 Decreased body weight and visceral fat accumulation 6 Improved bioavailability of curcumin and catechins 7 Enhanced bioavailability of many drugs 8 Piperine ameliorate the chronic mild stress 9 Reduce risk of cancer 10 reducing the extent of toxicity of certain components
Kumoro et al 2009 Capasso et al 2002 Bang et al 2009 Sangwan et al 2008 Badmaev et al 2000 Okumura et al 2010 Singletary 2010 Pattanaik et al 2009 Li et al 2007 Vellaichamy et al 2009 Han et al 2008
Essential oil
1 Contributes aroma 2 Control worm infestations
Zachariah et al 2010 Dorman and Deans 2000
Phenolics 1 Reduce oxidation process 2 Ameliorating oxidative stress
Renjie et al 2010 Saxena et al 2007
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Journal Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition Manuscript ID BFSN-2011-0286 Manuscript Title BLACK PEPPER AND HEALTH CLAIMS A COMPREHENSIVE
TREATISE
Dear Editor I have seen the reviewerrsquos comments eagerly and made the following changes in the article as per desired Query 1 The some text in the article should be written again as language should be
simple and lucid for the readers and researchers The use of same
sentencesconcepts aspects at multiple places should be avoided
Answer 1 Corrections have been made Now appropriate words are used for
specific purpose
Query 2 Health benefits should be checked again and each aspect should be
discussed only at one place I would suggest the authors to add up one or
two table regarding the health promoting potential of the black pepper
Answer 2 Every aspect related to health endorsing effects of black pepper has been
discussed separately only at one place Table regarding health benefits of
black pepper has now been added in the manuscript
Query 3 Finally yet importantly grammatical errors should be removed
Answer 3 All grammatical errors have been eliminated from the text
Query 4 The first line of the abstract should be as ldquoFor millennia spices have been
an integral part of human diets and commerce Recently the widespread
recognition of diet-health linkages bolsters the dietary importance of
spices and herbsrdquo
Answer 4 It has been changed according to reviewerrsquos comments
Query 5 The words selection should be appropriate especially in the abstract
section eg ldquoholdrdquo is used twice that should be avoided
Answer 5 Proper and suitable words has been incorporated in text especially
abstract portion and duplication has been removed
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Query 6 Page 1 Line 24 The sentence use should ldquoBlack pepper (Piper nigrum L)
is an important healthy food owing to its antioxidant amp antimicrobial
potential and gastro-protective modulesrdquo
Answer 6 Now sentence is according to reviewerrsquos suggestions
Query 7 From abstract ldquoMore recently cell-culture studies and animal modeling
predicted the role of black pepper against number of maladiesrdquo can be
omitted as its duplication of same concepts mentioned earlier
Answer 7 We all authors have discussed and suggested that this sentence has
different meanings and not considered as duplication
Query 8 Page 1 Line 37 Component should be replaced with components in the
abstract Accordingly the complete sentence should be re-written
Answer 8 The word ldquocomponentsrdquo has remained same as it means different
components of piper nigrum
Query 9 Meta-analysis represents single expression or experiment so it should be
changed to meta-analyses
Answer 9 Changes has been incorporated according to reviewerrsquos comments
Query 10 First and second paragraph can be combined into one I think following
could be one possibility ldquoIn the recent era efforts have been directed to
establish scientific rationale for health improving potential of functional
and nutraceuticals foods Amongst prevention of cardiovascular
disorders (CVD) cancer insurgence diabetes mellitus Alzheimerrsquos
disease and variety of inflammatory ailments through dietary modules is
of prime consideration Moreover emerging findings in the nutrigenomics
and proteomics further reflected their importance in a deeper sense
(Chonpathompikunlert et al 2010) The list of healthy foods marketed
with distinct health claims is long enough However spices and their
bioactive components are more promising candidates for their inclusion in
diet-based regimens to improve human health (Geoffrey 2006 Butt et al
2009) Their different parts including dried seed bark fruit root and
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flower are in use as food adjuncts that impart flavor aroma and color to
foods (Srinivasan 2008 Singletary 2010)rdquo
Answer 10 First and second paragraph of manuscript has now been combined
Query 11 Chonpathompikunlert et al 2010 should be checked again Is paper
published in 2010 or 2009 as two references are given in reference section
Answer 11 Chonpathompikunlert et al 2010 has been published in 2010
Query 12 Why authors written these sentence eg ldquoBeing the sole reason for many
of the attacks in the ancient ages still considered instrumental in the
economies of many nations across the globe (Srinivasan 2005)rdquo and
ldquoDuring the era of industrialization and globalization these commodities
were traded in the western countries that led to wide bloom in their
productionrdquo as they must be deleted I would suggest authors to look into
introduction again and reduce its length to 34th Moreover the sentences
should be linked with each in the same paragraphs
Answer 12 The Correction has been and these sentences were deleted from the text
Query 13 Page 3 Line 1 Human subject should be replaced with human subjects
Answer 13 It has been done according to suggestions
Query 14 The last two paragraphs can also be merged up into one
Answer 14 Both paragraphs has been combined
Query 15 Functional uses can be replaced with applications
Answer 15 Changes has been incorporated according to comment
Query 16 The first paragraph should be re-written again Last sentence can be
deleted The authors should delete the reference ldquoDM 2009rdquo
Answer 16 Changes have been made in first paragraph Reference has also been
deleted
Query 17 The authors should be specific is use of unit systems as molminus1 is not right
as it should be molminus1 Please check the manuscript again
Answer 17 Unit has been written properly All manuscript has now been carefully
written
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Query 18 ldquoPiperine and its allied components like piperidine and chavicine are
responsible for pungent properties of black pepper (Badmaev et al 2000
Bhattacharjee and Sengupta 2009)rdquo should be adjusted at the end of first
paragraph of heading ldquopiperinerdquo
Answer 18 Correction has been made accordingly
Query 19 Page 6 Line 17 ldquoBlack pepper essential oil contributes towards the aroma
oleoresin contributes towards the overall taste and the alkaloid piperine
imparts pungency (Zachariah et al 2010)rdquo should be adjusted in the first
paragraph of the main heading
Answer 19 All has been incorporated according to reviewerrsquos suggestion
Query 20 The section of essential oil amp phenolics should be re-written
Answer 20 This portion has now been re-written again
Query 21 The introduction of each aspectsub-heading should be deleted It will
reduce the length of the article considerably The same point is valid for
some other parts of the manuscript too eg Page 7 (Line 13-19) Page 10
(Line 4-10) Page 14 Line 7-21) Page 18 (Line 28-30) etc The text should
be reduced in all these cases
Answer 21 All sub headings has been deleted from the text
Query 22 Humanity should be replaced with mankind as humanity is property not
noun
Answer 22 Humanity has now been replaced with mankind
Query 23 ldquousing different assays ie thiobarbituric acid value (TBA) DPPH radical
scavenging and total antioxidant activity (FTC method)rdquo can be deleted
Answer 23 It has been done according to reviewerrsquos comments
Query 24 ldquoIn addition the inhibitory action as observed through FTC method
strengthened the claims for strong antioxidant activities of essential oil
and oleoresinsrdquo can also be deleted
Answer 24 It has been done according to reviewerrsquos comments
Query 25 Page 8 Line 18 Paragraph needs re-phrasing to make it lucid
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Answer 25 Paragraph has been re-phrased
Query 26 ldquoSpices and herbs are traditional remedies to cure some maladies and
diseased conditions in South Asian territoriesrdquo is duplication thus should
be removed
Answer 26 All duplicate sentences have been removed from the text
Query 27 Re-arrange the section ldquoAnti-inflammatory Potentialrdquo to make it lucid and
introductory details should be avoided eg ldquoThey postulated that
inhibition of interlukon (IL6) matrix metalloproteinase (MMPs)
prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) and activator protein 1rdquo need further clarity
Answer 27 The paragraph has been re-arranged and cleared completely
Query 28 C Antimicrobial Potential of Black Pepper Reference support is limited
Answer 28 More references has now been added in this portion
Query 29 Gastrointestinal health and nutrient absorption needs revision in first and
last paragraph to clear the evidences presented
Answer 29 The literature regarding gastrointestinal health and nutrient absorption
has been revised properly
Query 30 Page 13 Line 5-21 Can data be presented in Tabular form
Answer 30 The details are mentioned in the text Therefore its tabular presentation
would be only duplication of findings not else
Query 31 ldquoSeveral research interventions resulted in finalizing the assumption that
the depressed state is result of many factors that act into play of which
patho-physiological changes of depression includes the increased
glucocorticoid secretion followed by decreased level of brain derived
neurotrophic factor in the hippocampusrdquo can be deleted
Answer 31 The section has been deletec
Query 32 ldquoThe combination of all these parameters can lead to the state where
reduction of hippocampal volume occurs thus resulting in depression and
allied discrepanciesrdquo can also be deleted
Answer 32 The section has been deletec
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Query 33 ldquoChronic stress procedure (CSP) induction in rats is suitable model used
worldwide to assess the potential of dietary components and drugs
against depressionrdquo can also be deleted
Answer 33 The section has been deletec
Query 34 ldquoThe efficacy of drugs is limited as they are effective in the initial stages
but unable to stop the cascade of events going on the central nervous
systemrdquo can not be claimed as most of ailments are treated with the
pharmaceuticals
Answer 34 The section has been deleted and suggestion has been incorporated
Query 35 Last paragraph at Page 15 should be re-written
Answer 35 The last paragraph has been skipped as it was carrying information
supported by only one or two references
Query 36 First paragraph at ldquoBlack pepper against cancerrdquo should be revised
Answer 36 The paragraph is revised and its now writes as ldquoAccording to an estimate
the prevalence of cancer can be reduced (30 to 40) with the dietary habits
(Anto et al 2002 Zhou et al 2003) Some population-based studies also
indicated that consumption of foods rich in bioactive molecules can
decrease the risk of various ailments especially cancer In this regard
consumption of spices is positively correlated with reduced risks of cancer
incidence in Asian and Mediterranean regions (Mohandes et al 1999)
Even the higher risk of malignancies in developing economies can be
linked with the reduced intake of spices (Fleischauer et al 2000 Sloan
2005 Selvendiran et al 2005)rdquo
Query 37 The citations like ldquoZhou et al (2003)rdquo Vellaichamy et al (2009) and
Krishnakumar et al (2009) needs little elaboration regarding their findings
and mechanisms of action Its looks only addition of references as their
results is not properly elaborated
Answer 37 The results of researchers suggested above are mentioned in the text
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Query 38 The section ldquoOther Health Benefitsrdquo needs some greater considerations as
authors just piled up information and literature rather made conclusive
discussion The section can be completely omitted However if authors
want to retain the text than a Tablefigure can be more useful
Answer 38 The section is reviewed again and duplications and unnecessary details
are now skipped from the text
Query 39 Paragraph starting from Vanilloid receptor (TRPV1) should be completely
omitted ass its just contains three studies and no clear links are discussed
with special reference to nutrition point of view
Answer 39 The complete paragraph has been deleted
Query 40 In my view ldquoSome other studies are also available regarding health
promoting potentials of black pepper However many of them are limited
in their applications owing to lack of animal studiesrdquo should be added at
the end of heading ldquoOther health benefitsrdquo
Answer 40 The answer is same as to mentioned in Suggestion 35
Query 41 Authors should check references section again for style and etc Some
references needs to be cited in the text and vice versa
Answer 41 The references style has been checked again and mistakes observed are
corrected
I would like accept that mistakes removed from the article considerably and indeed I am looking forward for better write-up and presentation skills in the future Lastly I would like to request to kindly accept the manuscript as it has been considerably improved Corresponding authors M Tauseef Sultan Assistant Professor Bahauddin Zakariya University Multan Email tauseefsultanhotmailcom
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possible routes for their said properties Recently Sabina et al (2011) reported that 1
piperine (50100ugml) suppressed the level of β-glucuronidase and lactate 2
dehydrogenase in dose-dependent manner Piperine along with some other 3
components can inhibit the expression of enzymes like 5-lipoxygenase and COX-1 that 4
are responsible for leukotriene and prostaglandin biosynthesis These effects 5
collectively are valuable to prevent degenerative disorders like rheumatoid arthritis too 6
(Stohr et al 2001 Lee et al 2008) 7
Overall the anti-inflammatory perspectives of black pepper and its active ingredients 8
should be tested in disease prevention and control associated with inflammation 9
C Antimicrobial Potential of Black Pepper 10
If we turn the pages of history we can see that since long plants were employed as 11
antimicrobial agents (Irkin and Korukluoglu 2009) Utilization of natural products 12
especially spices as antimicrobials is allied with dual benefits ie prevention of 13
infectious disorder and improving health Phytochemicals present in these products 14
hold antimicrobial potential and extensively explored in the recent epoch Amongst 15
phenolics possess well-documented antimicrobial potential (Weerakkody et al 2010) 16
Black pepper and piperine hold antimicrobial properties and can remarkably limit the 17
growth of Staphylococcus aureus (Sangwan et al 2008) S epidermidis and Salmonella typhi 18
(Arora and Kaur 1999) Additionally Singh et al (2005) further strengthened the notion 19
by the proof against Bacillus cereus and B subtilis Recently Weerakkody et al (2010) 20
enumerated the significant antimicrobial potential of black pepper Some extracts of 21
black pepper displayed excellent growth inhibition of bacteria like Staphylococcus 22
Bacillus and Streptococcus with minimum inhibitory concentrations (MIC) of 125 250 and 23
500ppm respectively (Karsha and Lakshmi 2010) Likewise pseudomonas was more 24
susceptible to black pepper followed by Escherichia coli Klebsiella and Salmonella (625 25
125 and 250ppm MIC respectively) 26
In this regard Mc-Mahon et al (1995) also reported the anti-parasitic behavior of black 27
pepperrsquos alkaloids against Giardia and Entamoeba species Similar studies by various 28
other scientists concluded their potential against trypanosomes and plasmodia One of the 29
interesting roles of black pepper is related to repellent potential against various insects 30
and rodent Scott et al (2002) observed that black pepper and other freshly ground 31
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peppers are sprinkled to repel many mammals It is also reported to be effective against 1
houseflies along with its ability to depress egg-laying (MacKinno et al 1997) The 2
extracted essential oil from black pepper can also be applied to protect grains from 3
insect damage and control worm infestations (Dorman and Deans 2000) Some 4
bioactive molecules of black pepper find their application in allelopathic control of 5
insect-pests owing to their efficacy (Gbewonyo et al 1993) Black Pepper oil also 6
demonstrated significant antimicrobial activity against animal pathogens (Bonjar 2004) 7
Overall black pepper holds substantial antimicrobial activity against various 8
microorganisms and can find different applications ranging from preserving foods to 9
prevent infections 10
D Gastrointestinal health and nutrient absorption 11
Black pepper and its active ingredients are commonly employed as traditional remedies 12
against gastric disturbances from time immemorial It is widely accepted that black 13
pepper is instrumental to prevent and cure gastrointestinal problems The black pepper 14
enhances the production of hydrochloric acid from stomach thus improving digestion 15
through stimulation of histamine H2 receptors In addition black pepper has 16
diaphoretic (promotes sweating) and diuretic (promotes urination) properties (Johri et 17
al 1992 Ononiwu et al 2002) 18
As far absorption of piperine is concerned it is absorbed from mucosal side (44-63) 19
that could be traced in intestinal tissue and serosal fluids (Suresh and Srinivasan 2007) 20
Piperine improves the functionality of gastrointestinal tract The mechanisms of action 21
include enhanced absorption of nutrients improved enzymes synthesis and perk-up 22
defense capabilities The examples include enhanced intestinal absorption of 23
methionine amp calcium ions trace elements (selenium) vitamins B and β-carotene 24
(Badmaev et al 2000 Capasso et al 2002) The amplified nutrient absorption is 25
dependent upon the positive changes in permeability of intestinal cells membranes 26
(Srinivasan 2007) Moreover it protects intestinal membranes from gastric secretions 27
and ROS damage owing to antioxidant potential Moreover black pepper significantly 28
enhanced the activities of antioxidant enzymes ie SOD catalase GR and GST These 29
mechanisms collectively lead to balanced mucosal health to provide gastro-protection 30
(Irani 2005 Chaudhry and Tariq 2006 Prakash and Srinivasan 2010) In addition to 31
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above black pepper and its active ingredients improve expression of some digestive 1
enzymes along with increase in the secretion of saliva These collectively lead to 2
facilitated digestion with reduced transit time in gastrointestinal tract (Kumoro et al 3
2009 Bang et al 2009 Kaefera and Milne 2008) 4
Recently Okumura et al (2010) presented the hypothesis that piperine intake may 5
decrease body weight and visceral fat accumulation through increased expression of 6
thermogenic protein uncoupling protein-1 in the mice Badmaev et al (1999) showed 7
that black pepper could speed the metabolic procedures that generate energy in the 8
human body Although the same process is responsible for sustaining weight loss but 9
recognized as playing an essential role in modulating nutrients absorption from diet 10
Moreover piperine increases the oxygen uptake when administered to perfuse hind 11
limbs of experimental rats (Srinivasan 2007 Eldershaw et al 1994) Pepper juice 12
amplifies intestinal absorption of different nutrients and piperine dose-dependently 13
restrained fatty acid oxidation in rat liver microsomes (Platel et al 2003 14
Tachakittirungrod et al 2007) 15
Black pepper along with its bioactive molecules can be used in constipation and 16
diarrhea The mode of action of black pepper and its bioactive molecules involves 17
concentration-dependent amp atropine-sensitive stimulant effect spontaneous 18
contractions similar to loperamide and nifedipine inhibition of naloxone-sensitive 19
effect Ca(2+) channel blocking (CCB) activity relaxant effect K+ (80 mM)-induced 20
contractions These mechanisms collectively leads to spasmodic (cholinergic) and 21
antispasmodic (opioid agonist and Ca (2+) antagonist) effects as narrated by Lambert et 22
al (2004) and Mehmood and Gilani (2010) Overall the results are quire conclusive to 23
warrant the utilization of black pepper and its ingredients to prevent and cure various 24
gastro-intestinal disorders 25
E Improvement in drugs amp phytochemicals delivery 26
The phytochemicals and nutrients are important to maintain the human health but issue 27
of their bioavailability needs researcherrsquos attention Some bioactive molecules work 28
synergistically to improve the absorption of each other Black pepper and piperine 29
improved the bioavailability of some phytochemicals like curcumin catechins etc The 30
mechanisms for claimed effects include 1) ability to promote the rapid absorption 2) 31
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protection from chemical reactions in the gastrointestinal tract and 3) protection against 1
oxidative damage (Agbor et al 2010 Singletary 2010) 2
The black pepper and piperine improve the bioavailability of many drugs In this 3
regard piperine enhances the oral bioavailability of carbamazepine and phenytoin 4
(drugs used to cure epilepsy) by improving their absorption (Pattanaik et al 2009) 5
Previously Pattanaik et al (2006) provided evidences for synergistic effects of piperine 6
(20mg) administered with phenytoin Likewise supplementation of 120 mg coenzyme 7
Q10 with piperine for 21 days produced a statistically significant (p = 00348) greater 8
area under the plasma curve (30) as compared to coenzyme Q10 alone (Badmaev et 9
al 2000) The results of efficacy studies conducted by Jin and Han (2010) suggest that 10
piperine significantly augments the oral exposure of fexofenadine in rats probably due 11
to the inhibition of P-glycoprotein-mediated cellular efflux during the intestinal 12
absorption (Lee et al 2006) In some studies utilization of black pepper or its active 13
ingredients including piperine increased the bioavailability of nimesulide (anti-14
inflammatory drug) Acute toxicity studies on mice revealed a reduction in lethal dose 15
(LD50) of the combination (980 mg kg-1) as compared to nimesulide (1500 mg kg-1) alone 16
(Gupta et al 2000) Likewise drugs like ampicillin and Norfloxacin mediate variety of 17
bacterial infections and co-administration of 20 mgkg of piperine can enhance their 18
effectiveness (Janakiraman and Manavalan 2008) 19
Piperine also boosts the bioavailability of important phytochemicals contained in other 20
foods eg bioactive components present in curcumin and green tea (Selvendiran et al 21
2003) Curcumin has been widely used as food additive and herbal medicine 22
throughout Asia The combination of piperine (25 mgkg ip 21 days) with curcumin 23
(20 and 40 mgkg ip 21 days) showed improved anti-immobility neurotransmitter 24
enhancing and monoamine oxidase inhibitory (MAO-A) effects of curcumin (Bhutani et 25
al 2009 Suresh and Srinivasan 2010) The combination of curcumin and piperine is 26
most likely to inhibit CYP3A CYP2C9 UGT and SULT metabolism within the 27
intestinal mucosa (Volak et al 2008) 28
Conclusively addition of black pepper or piperine to recipes amp meals can improve the 29
restorative worth of various spices and other foodstuffs (Nakatani et al 1986 30
Selvendiran et al 2003) Black pepper can enable us to reap optimum benefits from the 31
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medicinal phytochemicals found in other dietary spices Its bioavailability enhancing 1
properties makes black pepper one of the most important spices 2
F Neuroprotective potential of black pepper 3
Globally statistics are alarming regarding the mental and brain ailments According to 4
estimate more than 450 million people suffer from some nervous problems (Gupta et 5
al 2000) Amongst depression is leading source of distress and discomfort for more 6
than 20 of global population (Kessler et al 1994) Humans in a bid to find the way out 7
to these conditions have devised many possible methods yet are not so successful in this 8
arena (Dorman et al 2000 Fu et al 2010) 9
The neuroprotective role of functional foods has been highlighted in the recent past to 10
cure number of ailments In this regard antioxidant potential of black pepper and its 11
bioactive molecules is of considerable importance to improve brain function 12
(Wattanathorn et al 2008) Furthermore the supplementation of piperine (5 10 and 13
20mgkg bodyday) provides neuro-protection including improved cognitive function 14
(Hanumanthachar and Miland 2005 Lee et al 2005) Li et al (2007) previously 15
investigated the antidepressant-like effect of piperine (25 5 and 10 mgkg) Their 16
results revealed that piperine ameliorated the chronic mild stress due to changes in 17
sucrose consumption plasma corticosterone level and open field activity They 18
commented that up-regulation of the progenitor cell proliferation of hippocampus and 19
cytoprotective activities are responsible for antidepressant-like effect of piperine Later 20
Li et al (2007) added that piperine treatment up-regulated brain-derived neurotrophic 21
factor (BDNF) and mRNA expression Additionally Hu et al (2009) indicated that 22
piperine (10 amp 20 mgkg) improved the depression through reduction in ACTH and 23
CRH levels thus ultimately leading to modulating hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal 24
(HPA) axis Recently Bhutani et al (2009) suggested to use piperine in combination 25
with curcumin for the treatment of depressive disorders The behavioral studies using 26
forced swimming test (FST) and tail suspension test (TST) revealed that piperine is 27
potent anti-depressant agent 10 amp 20 mgkg (Lee et al 2005 Mohit et al 2009 Liao 28
et al 2009) 29
Currently the number of patients suffering from Alzheimerrsquos disease is one of the 30
biggest challenges being faced by mankind (Filley 1995 Zarotsky et al 2003 Liston et 31
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al 2004) The scientists over the globe attempted to isolate some natural products 1
suitable against such disorders (Galli et al 2002 Youdim et al 2002 Jabeen et al 2007) 2
In one such study Chonpathompikunlert et al (2010) studied the effects of piperine in 3
rat modeling and observed that piperine (5 10 and 20 mgkg BW) significantly 4
improved memory impairment and neurodegeneration in hippocampus Piperine and 5
its analog (methyl piperate) have ability to restrain the monoamine oxidases (MAO) (Li 6
et al 2007 Naseri and Yahyavi 2008) that is one of suitable strategy to prevent 7
neurodegenerative problems such as Alzheimerrsquos and Parkinsonrsquos (Kong et al 2004 8
Edmondson et al 2007 Lee et al 2008) However the effects of piperine on 9
neurogenesis are not well demonstrated in human subjects but modes of actions could 10
possible be reduced extent of lipid peroxidation and acetylcholinesterase enzyme 11
(Youdim et al 2002) 12
Black pepper and its active ingredients can be supportive in treating various disorders 13
related to nervous systems that include depression Alzheimer epilepsy etc However 14
its pharmaceutical application cannot be warranted now owing to less number of 15
scientific investigations in human subjects Therefore as earlier stated that controlled 16
randomized trials should be conducted keeping in mind the above discussion to bring 17
meticulousness of the issues 18
G Black pepper against cancer 19
According to an estimate the prevalence of cancer can be reduced (30 to 40) with the 20
dietary habits (Anto et al 2002 Zhou et al 2003) Some population-based studies also 21
indicated that consumption of foods rich in bioactive molecules can decrease the risk of 22
various ailments especially cancer In this regard consumption of spices is positively 23
correlated with reduced risks of cancer incidence in Asian and Mediterranean regions 24
(Mohandes et al 1999) Even the higher risk of malignancies in developing economies 25
can be linked with the reduced intake of spices (Fleischauer et al 2000 Sloan 2005 26
Selvendiran et al 2005) 27
The anticancer perspectives of black pepper include modulation of phase-I phase-II 28
detoxification systems inhibition of lipid peroxidation and indeed improvement in 29
antioxidants status (Selvendiran and Sakthisekaran 2004) In this regard Zhou et al 30
(2003) presented the evidences that the positive anticancer effects of piperine against 31
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benzo-pyrene induced lung carcinogenesis in mice model are due to its ability to 1
interaction with cytochrome P450 enzyme syste Later Selvendiran et al (2004) 2
explicated that piperine exhibited in vitro and in vivo dose-dependent inhibition of 3
phase-I detoxification system (Bhardwaj et al 2002) Moreover piperine modulated the 4
mitochondrial tricarboxylic acid cycle and glutathione-metabolizing enzymes in animal 5
model lung carcinogenesis (Thirunavukkarasu et al 2001 Vijayakumar et al 2004 6
Suresh and Srinivasan 2006) Later Vellaichamy et al (2009) examined the 7
chemopreventive potential of piperine (50mgkg) against 712-8
dimethylbenz[a]anthracene (DMBA)-induced skin carcinogenesis Piperine modulated 9
the phase I amp II detoxification system effectively thus ameliorating lipid peroxidation 10
In addition to aforementioned effects the improvements in antioxidants status to 11
normal are of significant importance for health care Likewise Krishnakumar et al 12
(2009) observed similar results in oral cancer bearing animals Earlier Nalini et al 13
(1998) observed that black pepper may protect the colon cancer by decreasing the 14
activity of β-glucuronidase and mucinase Pellitorine (terpinoids present in black 15
pepper) showed strong cytotoxic activities against HL60 and MCT-7 cell lines (Ee et al 16
2010) Black pepper also counteracts cancer development directly (Selvendiran et al 17
2004) through modification in enzyme kinetics to control the protein level in blood 18
(Polovka and Suhaj 2010) In another study Bogomolny et al (2008) supported some 19
earlier studies that piperine owing to its potent antioxidant property can reduce protein 20
expression thus modulating cell proliferation and transformation (Selvendiran et al 21
2006) Research has revealed that pepper exerts a free-radical scavenging activity that 22
assists in controlling the progression of some cancers In some conditions the same 23
property can be useful in reducing the growth of cancer cells (Yadav and Bhatnagar 24
2007) More recently Liu et al (2010) postulated that nearly all bioactive molecules of 25
black pepper can suppress TNF-induced NF-kappaB activation The extracts of black 26
pepper at 200 microgmL and its compounds at 25 microgmL inhibited lipid peroxidation 27
by 45-85 COX enzymes by 31-80 and cancer cells proliferation by 35-868 28
Piperine when used in combination with curcumin yielded some promising results as 29
their combination restored the status of lipid peroxidation antioxidants and detoxifying 30
agents in DMBA-induced bone marrow cancer (Manoharan et al 2009) Furthermore 31
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black pepper and cardamom extracts collectively enhance the cytotoxic activity of 1
natural killer cells that indicate their potential anti-cancer effects (Majdalawieh and 2
Carr 2010) 3
The black pepper and its components are also effective in reducing the extent of toxicity 4
of certain components The drastic effects of some toxic compounds like DMBA carbon 5
tetrachloride tert-butyl hydroperoxide dioxin and AFB1 are mediated by black pepper 6
and piperine (60 microM) as elaborated by some scientists (Reen et al 1997 Koul and Kapil 7
1993 Amakura et al 2003 Han et al 2008) The undesirable effects of aforementioned 8
toxic metabolites are of serious concern for human amp animal health as they enter 9
through food chain and cause reproductive toxicity teratogenicity immune 10
dysfunction hepatotoxicity and endocrine changes (Schecter et al 2006 Ishida et al 11
2008) Researchers hypothesized that piperine may hinder hydrolysis of glucuronide 12
conjugates causing toxins and mucinase to be degraded (Kobayashi et al 2003 Nalini 13
et al 1998 Srinivasan 2007) The black pepper and its bioactive molecules hold 14
potential to prevent cancerous growth and are of important for their anti-genotoxicity 15
perspectives 16
H Other Health Benefits 17
The hypocholesterolemic and antioxidant property of black pepper has far-reaching 18
nutraceutical worth (Tachakittirungrod et al 2007) The increased levels of 19
triglycerides total amp low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol are major risk factors for 20
cardiovascular disorders Some dietary strategies can prevent prevalence and 21
pathogenesis of CVDrsquos The improvement in peroxisome proliferators-activated 22
receptor (PPAR)-α is one possible route to improve the lipid profile The piperine 23
exerted the highest trans-activational activities with EC (50) values of 84thinspmicroM and 49thinspmicroM 24
respectively (Mueller et al 2011) Earlier Taqvi et al (2008) explored underlying 25
mechanism behind cardiovascular effects of piperine (1 to 10 mgkg) It caused a dose-26
dependent decrease in mean arterial pressure (MAP) through inhibition of K+ (80 mM) 27
precontractions amp phenylephrine (PE) and Ca2+ channel blockade Piperine (20 28
mgkgday) decreased the blood pressure caused by the blockage of voltage-29
dependent calcium channels (Hlavackova et al 2010) 30
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One of the main common ailments in the world diabetes mellitus enforces a fabulous 1
health and social burden (McDonnell and Archbold 1996) The pathogenesis of diabetes 2
is dependent on many factors and glycation of the various proteins in the body is of 3
considerable importance The glycation of albumins and allied protein might lead to 4
change in nature structure and their biochemical activity Black pepper has inhibitory 5
effects on albumin glycation reaction (Dearlove et al 2008 Singletary 2010) Likewise 6
Saraswat et al (2009) reported inhibition of 40 to 90 (piperine 10 mgml) in the 7
formation of advanced glycation end-products (AGE) to lens proteins Black pepper 8
(IC50 02mgmL) showed excellent selectivity towards aldose reductase inhibition The 9
aforementioned discussion portrayed the message that inclusion of black pepper in 10
dietary strategies can be beneficial in management of diabetes and its complications 11
(Vijayakumar et al 2004 Saraswat et al 2008) However there is still needs for some 12
community-based trials for meticulousness 13
Black pepper extract has been studied by (Venkatasamy et al 2004) to treat skin 14
disorders ie vitilago that is characterized by lesions of depigmentation Ebihara et al 15
(2006) suggested that black pepper excavate and its main alkaloid piperine endorse 16
stimulatory effects on melanocyte proliferation and dendricity thus it can be used for 17
the treatment of vitiligo (Soumyanath et al 2006 Lin et al 2007) In humans black 18
pepper oil is one the strongest appetizer inhalation stimulates the swallowing in post 19
stroke patients with dysphagia Some other studies are also available regarding health 20
promoting potentials of black pepper However many of them are limited in their 21
applications owing to lack of animal studies 22
Conclusion 23
In the recent epoch much focus has been paid to functional and nutraceutical food The 24
health promoting prospective of such products is ought to bioactive components 25
present in them Black pepper owing to functional ingredients like piperine oleoresins 26
and essential oil is helpful in regulating gastrointestinal functionality It is also helpful 27
in mediating inflammation Black pepper can provide neuro-protection thus defending 28
the body from depression and Alzheimerrsquos The synergistic effect of black pepper in 29
enhancing the bioavailability of nutrients and drugs is of considerable importance 30
Overall the nutraceutical perspective of black pepper is of key importance for health 31
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care consultants However researcher concentration is immediately required to asses its 1
health promoting potential through controlled randomized trials (CRTrsquos) and cohort 2
studies Additional efforts are also required to asses its proper utilization in different 3
products and results of such studies would bring meticulousness of the concerns 4
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Zarotsky V Sramek J J and Cutler N R (2003) Galantamine hydrobromide an 18
agent for Alzheimerrsquos disease Am J Health Syst Pharm 60 446ndash452 19
Zhou S Gao Y Jiang W Huang M Xu A and Paxton J W (2003) Interactions of 20
herbs with cytochrome Drug Metab Rev 35 35ndash98 21
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Table-1 Botanical Classification of black pepper Groups Name
Kingdom Plantae
Subkingdom Tracheobionta
Superdivision Spermatophyta
Division Magnoliophyta
Class Magnoliopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Family Piperales
Order Piperaceae
Genus Piper L
Specie Piper nigrum L Source USDA NRCS 2010 The PLANTS Database (httpplants usdagov 9 May 2010)
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Table 2 Rich phytochemistry of the black pepper Sr No Researcher Chemical Components Percentage
1 Lee et al (2004) Singletary (2010)
Essential oil Piperine Chavicine Piperidine Fatty oils Resin Starch
1-25 5-9 1 8 6-8 0-5 22-42
2 Ravindran and Johny (2001)
Essential oil Piperine Starch Oleoresin
04 to 70 20 to 74 15-45 35-12
3 Murthy and Bhattacharya (2008)
Essential oil (limonene β-caryophyllene sabinene and β-pinene)
4 Singh et al (2005) Acetone extract Piperine Piperolein Piper amide Guineensine
335 137 34 323
5 Utpala et al (2008) Phenol contents 03 to 08 mgg
6 Orav et al (2004) Musenga et al (2007)
Essential oil
β-caryophyllene Limonene β-pinene ∆-3-carene Sabinene α-pinene Eugenol Terpinen-4-ol Hedycaryol β-eudesmol Caryophyllene oxide α-phellandrene
14-704 29-384 07-256 17-190 0-122 03-104 01-410 0-132 0-91 0-97 01-72 NA
7 Jirovetz et al (2002) Elemol Germacrene-D Limonene Β-pinene α-pinene β-ocimine β-pinene α-phellandrene αhumulene ∆-carene Βphellandrene T-muurolol
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Table 3 Functional amp Nutraceuticals Effect of Bioactive Compounds of Black Pepper
Bioactive compounds
Functional amp Nutraceuticals Role Researchers
Piperine
1 Bio-absorption of vitamins and trace elements 2 Effective against acute inflammatory process 3 Antimicrobial properties 4 Improved functionality of gastrointestinal tract 5 Decreased body weight and visceral fat accumulation 6 Improved bioavailability of curcumin and catechins 7 Enhanced bioavailability of many drugs 8 Piperine ameliorate the chronic mild stress 9 Reduce risk of cancer 10 reducing the extent of toxicity of certain components
Kumoro et al 2009 Capasso et al 2002 Bang et al 2009 Sangwan et al 2008 Badmaev et al 2000 Okumura et al 2010 Singletary 2010 Pattanaik et al 2009 Li et al 2007 Vellaichamy et al 2009 Han et al 2008
Essential oil
1 Contributes aroma 2 Control worm infestations
Zachariah et al 2010 Dorman and Deans 2000
Phenolics 1 Reduce oxidation process 2 Ameliorating oxidative stress
Renjie et al 2010 Saxena et al 2007
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Journal Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition Manuscript ID BFSN-2011-0286 Manuscript Title BLACK PEPPER AND HEALTH CLAIMS A COMPREHENSIVE
TREATISE
Dear Editor I have seen the reviewerrsquos comments eagerly and made the following changes in the article as per desired Query 1 The some text in the article should be written again as language should be
simple and lucid for the readers and researchers The use of same
sentencesconcepts aspects at multiple places should be avoided
Answer 1 Corrections have been made Now appropriate words are used for
specific purpose
Query 2 Health benefits should be checked again and each aspect should be
discussed only at one place I would suggest the authors to add up one or
two table regarding the health promoting potential of the black pepper
Answer 2 Every aspect related to health endorsing effects of black pepper has been
discussed separately only at one place Table regarding health benefits of
black pepper has now been added in the manuscript
Query 3 Finally yet importantly grammatical errors should be removed
Answer 3 All grammatical errors have been eliminated from the text
Query 4 The first line of the abstract should be as ldquoFor millennia spices have been
an integral part of human diets and commerce Recently the widespread
recognition of diet-health linkages bolsters the dietary importance of
spices and herbsrdquo
Answer 4 It has been changed according to reviewerrsquos comments
Query 5 The words selection should be appropriate especially in the abstract
section eg ldquoholdrdquo is used twice that should be avoided
Answer 5 Proper and suitable words has been incorporated in text especially
abstract portion and duplication has been removed
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Query 6 Page 1 Line 24 The sentence use should ldquoBlack pepper (Piper nigrum L)
is an important healthy food owing to its antioxidant amp antimicrobial
potential and gastro-protective modulesrdquo
Answer 6 Now sentence is according to reviewerrsquos suggestions
Query 7 From abstract ldquoMore recently cell-culture studies and animal modeling
predicted the role of black pepper against number of maladiesrdquo can be
omitted as its duplication of same concepts mentioned earlier
Answer 7 We all authors have discussed and suggested that this sentence has
different meanings and not considered as duplication
Query 8 Page 1 Line 37 Component should be replaced with components in the
abstract Accordingly the complete sentence should be re-written
Answer 8 The word ldquocomponentsrdquo has remained same as it means different
components of piper nigrum
Query 9 Meta-analysis represents single expression or experiment so it should be
changed to meta-analyses
Answer 9 Changes has been incorporated according to reviewerrsquos comments
Query 10 First and second paragraph can be combined into one I think following
could be one possibility ldquoIn the recent era efforts have been directed to
establish scientific rationale for health improving potential of functional
and nutraceuticals foods Amongst prevention of cardiovascular
disorders (CVD) cancer insurgence diabetes mellitus Alzheimerrsquos
disease and variety of inflammatory ailments through dietary modules is
of prime consideration Moreover emerging findings in the nutrigenomics
and proteomics further reflected their importance in a deeper sense
(Chonpathompikunlert et al 2010) The list of healthy foods marketed
with distinct health claims is long enough However spices and their
bioactive components are more promising candidates for their inclusion in
diet-based regimens to improve human health (Geoffrey 2006 Butt et al
2009) Their different parts including dried seed bark fruit root and
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flower are in use as food adjuncts that impart flavor aroma and color to
foods (Srinivasan 2008 Singletary 2010)rdquo
Answer 10 First and second paragraph of manuscript has now been combined
Query 11 Chonpathompikunlert et al 2010 should be checked again Is paper
published in 2010 or 2009 as two references are given in reference section
Answer 11 Chonpathompikunlert et al 2010 has been published in 2010
Query 12 Why authors written these sentence eg ldquoBeing the sole reason for many
of the attacks in the ancient ages still considered instrumental in the
economies of many nations across the globe (Srinivasan 2005)rdquo and
ldquoDuring the era of industrialization and globalization these commodities
were traded in the western countries that led to wide bloom in their
productionrdquo as they must be deleted I would suggest authors to look into
introduction again and reduce its length to 34th Moreover the sentences
should be linked with each in the same paragraphs
Answer 12 The Correction has been and these sentences were deleted from the text
Query 13 Page 3 Line 1 Human subject should be replaced with human subjects
Answer 13 It has been done according to suggestions
Query 14 The last two paragraphs can also be merged up into one
Answer 14 Both paragraphs has been combined
Query 15 Functional uses can be replaced with applications
Answer 15 Changes has been incorporated according to comment
Query 16 The first paragraph should be re-written again Last sentence can be
deleted The authors should delete the reference ldquoDM 2009rdquo
Answer 16 Changes have been made in first paragraph Reference has also been
deleted
Query 17 The authors should be specific is use of unit systems as molminus1 is not right
as it should be molminus1 Please check the manuscript again
Answer 17 Unit has been written properly All manuscript has now been carefully
written
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Query 18 ldquoPiperine and its allied components like piperidine and chavicine are
responsible for pungent properties of black pepper (Badmaev et al 2000
Bhattacharjee and Sengupta 2009)rdquo should be adjusted at the end of first
paragraph of heading ldquopiperinerdquo
Answer 18 Correction has been made accordingly
Query 19 Page 6 Line 17 ldquoBlack pepper essential oil contributes towards the aroma
oleoresin contributes towards the overall taste and the alkaloid piperine
imparts pungency (Zachariah et al 2010)rdquo should be adjusted in the first
paragraph of the main heading
Answer 19 All has been incorporated according to reviewerrsquos suggestion
Query 20 The section of essential oil amp phenolics should be re-written
Answer 20 This portion has now been re-written again
Query 21 The introduction of each aspectsub-heading should be deleted It will
reduce the length of the article considerably The same point is valid for
some other parts of the manuscript too eg Page 7 (Line 13-19) Page 10
(Line 4-10) Page 14 Line 7-21) Page 18 (Line 28-30) etc The text should
be reduced in all these cases
Answer 21 All sub headings has been deleted from the text
Query 22 Humanity should be replaced with mankind as humanity is property not
noun
Answer 22 Humanity has now been replaced with mankind
Query 23 ldquousing different assays ie thiobarbituric acid value (TBA) DPPH radical
scavenging and total antioxidant activity (FTC method)rdquo can be deleted
Answer 23 It has been done according to reviewerrsquos comments
Query 24 ldquoIn addition the inhibitory action as observed through FTC method
strengthened the claims for strong antioxidant activities of essential oil
and oleoresinsrdquo can also be deleted
Answer 24 It has been done according to reviewerrsquos comments
Query 25 Page 8 Line 18 Paragraph needs re-phrasing to make it lucid
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Answer 25 Paragraph has been re-phrased
Query 26 ldquoSpices and herbs are traditional remedies to cure some maladies and
diseased conditions in South Asian territoriesrdquo is duplication thus should
be removed
Answer 26 All duplicate sentences have been removed from the text
Query 27 Re-arrange the section ldquoAnti-inflammatory Potentialrdquo to make it lucid and
introductory details should be avoided eg ldquoThey postulated that
inhibition of interlukon (IL6) matrix metalloproteinase (MMPs)
prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) and activator protein 1rdquo need further clarity
Answer 27 The paragraph has been re-arranged and cleared completely
Query 28 C Antimicrobial Potential of Black Pepper Reference support is limited
Answer 28 More references has now been added in this portion
Query 29 Gastrointestinal health and nutrient absorption needs revision in first and
last paragraph to clear the evidences presented
Answer 29 The literature regarding gastrointestinal health and nutrient absorption
has been revised properly
Query 30 Page 13 Line 5-21 Can data be presented in Tabular form
Answer 30 The details are mentioned in the text Therefore its tabular presentation
would be only duplication of findings not else
Query 31 ldquoSeveral research interventions resulted in finalizing the assumption that
the depressed state is result of many factors that act into play of which
patho-physiological changes of depression includes the increased
glucocorticoid secretion followed by decreased level of brain derived
neurotrophic factor in the hippocampusrdquo can be deleted
Answer 31 The section has been deletec
Query 32 ldquoThe combination of all these parameters can lead to the state where
reduction of hippocampal volume occurs thus resulting in depression and
allied discrepanciesrdquo can also be deleted
Answer 32 The section has been deletec
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Query 33 ldquoChronic stress procedure (CSP) induction in rats is suitable model used
worldwide to assess the potential of dietary components and drugs
against depressionrdquo can also be deleted
Answer 33 The section has been deletec
Query 34 ldquoThe efficacy of drugs is limited as they are effective in the initial stages
but unable to stop the cascade of events going on the central nervous
systemrdquo can not be claimed as most of ailments are treated with the
pharmaceuticals
Answer 34 The section has been deleted and suggestion has been incorporated
Query 35 Last paragraph at Page 15 should be re-written
Answer 35 The last paragraph has been skipped as it was carrying information
supported by only one or two references
Query 36 First paragraph at ldquoBlack pepper against cancerrdquo should be revised
Answer 36 The paragraph is revised and its now writes as ldquoAccording to an estimate
the prevalence of cancer can be reduced (30 to 40) with the dietary habits
(Anto et al 2002 Zhou et al 2003) Some population-based studies also
indicated that consumption of foods rich in bioactive molecules can
decrease the risk of various ailments especially cancer In this regard
consumption of spices is positively correlated with reduced risks of cancer
incidence in Asian and Mediterranean regions (Mohandes et al 1999)
Even the higher risk of malignancies in developing economies can be
linked with the reduced intake of spices (Fleischauer et al 2000 Sloan
2005 Selvendiran et al 2005)rdquo
Query 37 The citations like ldquoZhou et al (2003)rdquo Vellaichamy et al (2009) and
Krishnakumar et al (2009) needs little elaboration regarding their findings
and mechanisms of action Its looks only addition of references as their
results is not properly elaborated
Answer 37 The results of researchers suggested above are mentioned in the text
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Query 38 The section ldquoOther Health Benefitsrdquo needs some greater considerations as
authors just piled up information and literature rather made conclusive
discussion The section can be completely omitted However if authors
want to retain the text than a Tablefigure can be more useful
Answer 38 The section is reviewed again and duplications and unnecessary details
are now skipped from the text
Query 39 Paragraph starting from Vanilloid receptor (TRPV1) should be completely
omitted ass its just contains three studies and no clear links are discussed
with special reference to nutrition point of view
Answer 39 The complete paragraph has been deleted
Query 40 In my view ldquoSome other studies are also available regarding health
promoting potentials of black pepper However many of them are limited
in their applications owing to lack of animal studiesrdquo should be added at
the end of heading ldquoOther health benefitsrdquo
Answer 40 The answer is same as to mentioned in Suggestion 35
Query 41 Authors should check references section again for style and etc Some
references needs to be cited in the text and vice versa
Answer 41 The references style has been checked again and mistakes observed are
corrected
I would like accept that mistakes removed from the article considerably and indeed I am looking forward for better write-up and presentation skills in the future Lastly I would like to request to kindly accept the manuscript as it has been considerably improved Corresponding authors M Tauseef Sultan Assistant Professor Bahauddin Zakariya University Multan Email tauseefsultanhotmailcom
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peppers are sprinkled to repel many mammals It is also reported to be effective against 1
houseflies along with its ability to depress egg-laying (MacKinno et al 1997) The 2
extracted essential oil from black pepper can also be applied to protect grains from 3
insect damage and control worm infestations (Dorman and Deans 2000) Some 4
bioactive molecules of black pepper find their application in allelopathic control of 5
insect-pests owing to their efficacy (Gbewonyo et al 1993) Black Pepper oil also 6
demonstrated significant antimicrobial activity against animal pathogens (Bonjar 2004) 7
Overall black pepper holds substantial antimicrobial activity against various 8
microorganisms and can find different applications ranging from preserving foods to 9
prevent infections 10
D Gastrointestinal health and nutrient absorption 11
Black pepper and its active ingredients are commonly employed as traditional remedies 12
against gastric disturbances from time immemorial It is widely accepted that black 13
pepper is instrumental to prevent and cure gastrointestinal problems The black pepper 14
enhances the production of hydrochloric acid from stomach thus improving digestion 15
through stimulation of histamine H2 receptors In addition black pepper has 16
diaphoretic (promotes sweating) and diuretic (promotes urination) properties (Johri et 17
al 1992 Ononiwu et al 2002) 18
As far absorption of piperine is concerned it is absorbed from mucosal side (44-63) 19
that could be traced in intestinal tissue and serosal fluids (Suresh and Srinivasan 2007) 20
Piperine improves the functionality of gastrointestinal tract The mechanisms of action 21
include enhanced absorption of nutrients improved enzymes synthesis and perk-up 22
defense capabilities The examples include enhanced intestinal absorption of 23
methionine amp calcium ions trace elements (selenium) vitamins B and β-carotene 24
(Badmaev et al 2000 Capasso et al 2002) The amplified nutrient absorption is 25
dependent upon the positive changes in permeability of intestinal cells membranes 26
(Srinivasan 2007) Moreover it protects intestinal membranes from gastric secretions 27
and ROS damage owing to antioxidant potential Moreover black pepper significantly 28
enhanced the activities of antioxidant enzymes ie SOD catalase GR and GST These 29
mechanisms collectively lead to balanced mucosal health to provide gastro-protection 30
(Irani 2005 Chaudhry and Tariq 2006 Prakash and Srinivasan 2010) In addition to 31
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above black pepper and its active ingredients improve expression of some digestive 1
enzymes along with increase in the secretion of saliva These collectively lead to 2
facilitated digestion with reduced transit time in gastrointestinal tract (Kumoro et al 3
2009 Bang et al 2009 Kaefera and Milne 2008) 4
Recently Okumura et al (2010) presented the hypothesis that piperine intake may 5
decrease body weight and visceral fat accumulation through increased expression of 6
thermogenic protein uncoupling protein-1 in the mice Badmaev et al (1999) showed 7
that black pepper could speed the metabolic procedures that generate energy in the 8
human body Although the same process is responsible for sustaining weight loss but 9
recognized as playing an essential role in modulating nutrients absorption from diet 10
Moreover piperine increases the oxygen uptake when administered to perfuse hind 11
limbs of experimental rats (Srinivasan 2007 Eldershaw et al 1994) Pepper juice 12
amplifies intestinal absorption of different nutrients and piperine dose-dependently 13
restrained fatty acid oxidation in rat liver microsomes (Platel et al 2003 14
Tachakittirungrod et al 2007) 15
Black pepper along with its bioactive molecules can be used in constipation and 16
diarrhea The mode of action of black pepper and its bioactive molecules involves 17
concentration-dependent amp atropine-sensitive stimulant effect spontaneous 18
contractions similar to loperamide and nifedipine inhibition of naloxone-sensitive 19
effect Ca(2+) channel blocking (CCB) activity relaxant effect K+ (80 mM)-induced 20
contractions These mechanisms collectively leads to spasmodic (cholinergic) and 21
antispasmodic (opioid agonist and Ca (2+) antagonist) effects as narrated by Lambert et 22
al (2004) and Mehmood and Gilani (2010) Overall the results are quire conclusive to 23
warrant the utilization of black pepper and its ingredients to prevent and cure various 24
gastro-intestinal disorders 25
E Improvement in drugs amp phytochemicals delivery 26
The phytochemicals and nutrients are important to maintain the human health but issue 27
of their bioavailability needs researcherrsquos attention Some bioactive molecules work 28
synergistically to improve the absorption of each other Black pepper and piperine 29
improved the bioavailability of some phytochemicals like curcumin catechins etc The 30
mechanisms for claimed effects include 1) ability to promote the rapid absorption 2) 31
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protection from chemical reactions in the gastrointestinal tract and 3) protection against 1
oxidative damage (Agbor et al 2010 Singletary 2010) 2
The black pepper and piperine improve the bioavailability of many drugs In this 3
regard piperine enhances the oral bioavailability of carbamazepine and phenytoin 4
(drugs used to cure epilepsy) by improving their absorption (Pattanaik et al 2009) 5
Previously Pattanaik et al (2006) provided evidences for synergistic effects of piperine 6
(20mg) administered with phenytoin Likewise supplementation of 120 mg coenzyme 7
Q10 with piperine for 21 days produced a statistically significant (p = 00348) greater 8
area under the plasma curve (30) as compared to coenzyme Q10 alone (Badmaev et 9
al 2000) The results of efficacy studies conducted by Jin and Han (2010) suggest that 10
piperine significantly augments the oral exposure of fexofenadine in rats probably due 11
to the inhibition of P-glycoprotein-mediated cellular efflux during the intestinal 12
absorption (Lee et al 2006) In some studies utilization of black pepper or its active 13
ingredients including piperine increased the bioavailability of nimesulide (anti-14
inflammatory drug) Acute toxicity studies on mice revealed a reduction in lethal dose 15
(LD50) of the combination (980 mg kg-1) as compared to nimesulide (1500 mg kg-1) alone 16
(Gupta et al 2000) Likewise drugs like ampicillin and Norfloxacin mediate variety of 17
bacterial infections and co-administration of 20 mgkg of piperine can enhance their 18
effectiveness (Janakiraman and Manavalan 2008) 19
Piperine also boosts the bioavailability of important phytochemicals contained in other 20
foods eg bioactive components present in curcumin and green tea (Selvendiran et al 21
2003) Curcumin has been widely used as food additive and herbal medicine 22
throughout Asia The combination of piperine (25 mgkg ip 21 days) with curcumin 23
(20 and 40 mgkg ip 21 days) showed improved anti-immobility neurotransmitter 24
enhancing and monoamine oxidase inhibitory (MAO-A) effects of curcumin (Bhutani et 25
al 2009 Suresh and Srinivasan 2010) The combination of curcumin and piperine is 26
most likely to inhibit CYP3A CYP2C9 UGT and SULT metabolism within the 27
intestinal mucosa (Volak et al 2008) 28
Conclusively addition of black pepper or piperine to recipes amp meals can improve the 29
restorative worth of various spices and other foodstuffs (Nakatani et al 1986 30
Selvendiran et al 2003) Black pepper can enable us to reap optimum benefits from the 31
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medicinal phytochemicals found in other dietary spices Its bioavailability enhancing 1
properties makes black pepper one of the most important spices 2
F Neuroprotective potential of black pepper 3
Globally statistics are alarming regarding the mental and brain ailments According to 4
estimate more than 450 million people suffer from some nervous problems (Gupta et 5
al 2000) Amongst depression is leading source of distress and discomfort for more 6
than 20 of global population (Kessler et al 1994) Humans in a bid to find the way out 7
to these conditions have devised many possible methods yet are not so successful in this 8
arena (Dorman et al 2000 Fu et al 2010) 9
The neuroprotective role of functional foods has been highlighted in the recent past to 10
cure number of ailments In this regard antioxidant potential of black pepper and its 11
bioactive molecules is of considerable importance to improve brain function 12
(Wattanathorn et al 2008) Furthermore the supplementation of piperine (5 10 and 13
20mgkg bodyday) provides neuro-protection including improved cognitive function 14
(Hanumanthachar and Miland 2005 Lee et al 2005) Li et al (2007) previously 15
investigated the antidepressant-like effect of piperine (25 5 and 10 mgkg) Their 16
results revealed that piperine ameliorated the chronic mild stress due to changes in 17
sucrose consumption plasma corticosterone level and open field activity They 18
commented that up-regulation of the progenitor cell proliferation of hippocampus and 19
cytoprotective activities are responsible for antidepressant-like effect of piperine Later 20
Li et al (2007) added that piperine treatment up-regulated brain-derived neurotrophic 21
factor (BDNF) and mRNA expression Additionally Hu et al (2009) indicated that 22
piperine (10 amp 20 mgkg) improved the depression through reduction in ACTH and 23
CRH levels thus ultimately leading to modulating hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal 24
(HPA) axis Recently Bhutani et al (2009) suggested to use piperine in combination 25
with curcumin for the treatment of depressive disorders The behavioral studies using 26
forced swimming test (FST) and tail suspension test (TST) revealed that piperine is 27
potent anti-depressant agent 10 amp 20 mgkg (Lee et al 2005 Mohit et al 2009 Liao 28
et al 2009) 29
Currently the number of patients suffering from Alzheimerrsquos disease is one of the 30
biggest challenges being faced by mankind (Filley 1995 Zarotsky et al 2003 Liston et 31
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al 2004) The scientists over the globe attempted to isolate some natural products 1
suitable against such disorders (Galli et al 2002 Youdim et al 2002 Jabeen et al 2007) 2
In one such study Chonpathompikunlert et al (2010) studied the effects of piperine in 3
rat modeling and observed that piperine (5 10 and 20 mgkg BW) significantly 4
improved memory impairment and neurodegeneration in hippocampus Piperine and 5
its analog (methyl piperate) have ability to restrain the monoamine oxidases (MAO) (Li 6
et al 2007 Naseri and Yahyavi 2008) that is one of suitable strategy to prevent 7
neurodegenerative problems such as Alzheimerrsquos and Parkinsonrsquos (Kong et al 2004 8
Edmondson et al 2007 Lee et al 2008) However the effects of piperine on 9
neurogenesis are not well demonstrated in human subjects but modes of actions could 10
possible be reduced extent of lipid peroxidation and acetylcholinesterase enzyme 11
(Youdim et al 2002) 12
Black pepper and its active ingredients can be supportive in treating various disorders 13
related to nervous systems that include depression Alzheimer epilepsy etc However 14
its pharmaceutical application cannot be warranted now owing to less number of 15
scientific investigations in human subjects Therefore as earlier stated that controlled 16
randomized trials should be conducted keeping in mind the above discussion to bring 17
meticulousness of the issues 18
G Black pepper against cancer 19
According to an estimate the prevalence of cancer can be reduced (30 to 40) with the 20
dietary habits (Anto et al 2002 Zhou et al 2003) Some population-based studies also 21
indicated that consumption of foods rich in bioactive molecules can decrease the risk of 22
various ailments especially cancer In this regard consumption of spices is positively 23
correlated with reduced risks of cancer incidence in Asian and Mediterranean regions 24
(Mohandes et al 1999) Even the higher risk of malignancies in developing economies 25
can be linked with the reduced intake of spices (Fleischauer et al 2000 Sloan 2005 26
Selvendiran et al 2005) 27
The anticancer perspectives of black pepper include modulation of phase-I phase-II 28
detoxification systems inhibition of lipid peroxidation and indeed improvement in 29
antioxidants status (Selvendiran and Sakthisekaran 2004) In this regard Zhou et al 30
(2003) presented the evidences that the positive anticancer effects of piperine against 31
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benzo-pyrene induced lung carcinogenesis in mice model are due to its ability to 1
interaction with cytochrome P450 enzyme syste Later Selvendiran et al (2004) 2
explicated that piperine exhibited in vitro and in vivo dose-dependent inhibition of 3
phase-I detoxification system (Bhardwaj et al 2002) Moreover piperine modulated the 4
mitochondrial tricarboxylic acid cycle and glutathione-metabolizing enzymes in animal 5
model lung carcinogenesis (Thirunavukkarasu et al 2001 Vijayakumar et al 2004 6
Suresh and Srinivasan 2006) Later Vellaichamy et al (2009) examined the 7
chemopreventive potential of piperine (50mgkg) against 712-8
dimethylbenz[a]anthracene (DMBA)-induced skin carcinogenesis Piperine modulated 9
the phase I amp II detoxification system effectively thus ameliorating lipid peroxidation 10
In addition to aforementioned effects the improvements in antioxidants status to 11
normal are of significant importance for health care Likewise Krishnakumar et al 12
(2009) observed similar results in oral cancer bearing animals Earlier Nalini et al 13
(1998) observed that black pepper may protect the colon cancer by decreasing the 14
activity of β-glucuronidase and mucinase Pellitorine (terpinoids present in black 15
pepper) showed strong cytotoxic activities against HL60 and MCT-7 cell lines (Ee et al 16
2010) Black pepper also counteracts cancer development directly (Selvendiran et al 17
2004) through modification in enzyme kinetics to control the protein level in blood 18
(Polovka and Suhaj 2010) In another study Bogomolny et al (2008) supported some 19
earlier studies that piperine owing to its potent antioxidant property can reduce protein 20
expression thus modulating cell proliferation and transformation (Selvendiran et al 21
2006) Research has revealed that pepper exerts a free-radical scavenging activity that 22
assists in controlling the progression of some cancers In some conditions the same 23
property can be useful in reducing the growth of cancer cells (Yadav and Bhatnagar 24
2007) More recently Liu et al (2010) postulated that nearly all bioactive molecules of 25
black pepper can suppress TNF-induced NF-kappaB activation The extracts of black 26
pepper at 200 microgmL and its compounds at 25 microgmL inhibited lipid peroxidation 27
by 45-85 COX enzymes by 31-80 and cancer cells proliferation by 35-868 28
Piperine when used in combination with curcumin yielded some promising results as 29
their combination restored the status of lipid peroxidation antioxidants and detoxifying 30
agents in DMBA-induced bone marrow cancer (Manoharan et al 2009) Furthermore 31
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black pepper and cardamom extracts collectively enhance the cytotoxic activity of 1
natural killer cells that indicate their potential anti-cancer effects (Majdalawieh and 2
Carr 2010) 3
The black pepper and its components are also effective in reducing the extent of toxicity 4
of certain components The drastic effects of some toxic compounds like DMBA carbon 5
tetrachloride tert-butyl hydroperoxide dioxin and AFB1 are mediated by black pepper 6
and piperine (60 microM) as elaborated by some scientists (Reen et al 1997 Koul and Kapil 7
1993 Amakura et al 2003 Han et al 2008) The undesirable effects of aforementioned 8
toxic metabolites are of serious concern for human amp animal health as they enter 9
through food chain and cause reproductive toxicity teratogenicity immune 10
dysfunction hepatotoxicity and endocrine changes (Schecter et al 2006 Ishida et al 11
2008) Researchers hypothesized that piperine may hinder hydrolysis of glucuronide 12
conjugates causing toxins and mucinase to be degraded (Kobayashi et al 2003 Nalini 13
et al 1998 Srinivasan 2007) The black pepper and its bioactive molecules hold 14
potential to prevent cancerous growth and are of important for their anti-genotoxicity 15
perspectives 16
H Other Health Benefits 17
The hypocholesterolemic and antioxidant property of black pepper has far-reaching 18
nutraceutical worth (Tachakittirungrod et al 2007) The increased levels of 19
triglycerides total amp low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol are major risk factors for 20
cardiovascular disorders Some dietary strategies can prevent prevalence and 21
pathogenesis of CVDrsquos The improvement in peroxisome proliferators-activated 22
receptor (PPAR)-α is one possible route to improve the lipid profile The piperine 23
exerted the highest trans-activational activities with EC (50) values of 84thinspmicroM and 49thinspmicroM 24
respectively (Mueller et al 2011) Earlier Taqvi et al (2008) explored underlying 25
mechanism behind cardiovascular effects of piperine (1 to 10 mgkg) It caused a dose-26
dependent decrease in mean arterial pressure (MAP) through inhibition of K+ (80 mM) 27
precontractions amp phenylephrine (PE) and Ca2+ channel blockade Piperine (20 28
mgkgday) decreased the blood pressure caused by the blockage of voltage-29
dependent calcium channels (Hlavackova et al 2010) 30
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One of the main common ailments in the world diabetes mellitus enforces a fabulous 1
health and social burden (McDonnell and Archbold 1996) The pathogenesis of diabetes 2
is dependent on many factors and glycation of the various proteins in the body is of 3
considerable importance The glycation of albumins and allied protein might lead to 4
change in nature structure and their biochemical activity Black pepper has inhibitory 5
effects on albumin glycation reaction (Dearlove et al 2008 Singletary 2010) Likewise 6
Saraswat et al (2009) reported inhibition of 40 to 90 (piperine 10 mgml) in the 7
formation of advanced glycation end-products (AGE) to lens proteins Black pepper 8
(IC50 02mgmL) showed excellent selectivity towards aldose reductase inhibition The 9
aforementioned discussion portrayed the message that inclusion of black pepper in 10
dietary strategies can be beneficial in management of diabetes and its complications 11
(Vijayakumar et al 2004 Saraswat et al 2008) However there is still needs for some 12
community-based trials for meticulousness 13
Black pepper extract has been studied by (Venkatasamy et al 2004) to treat skin 14
disorders ie vitilago that is characterized by lesions of depigmentation Ebihara et al 15
(2006) suggested that black pepper excavate and its main alkaloid piperine endorse 16
stimulatory effects on melanocyte proliferation and dendricity thus it can be used for 17
the treatment of vitiligo (Soumyanath et al 2006 Lin et al 2007) In humans black 18
pepper oil is one the strongest appetizer inhalation stimulates the swallowing in post 19
stroke patients with dysphagia Some other studies are also available regarding health 20
promoting potentials of black pepper However many of them are limited in their 21
applications owing to lack of animal studies 22
Conclusion 23
In the recent epoch much focus has been paid to functional and nutraceutical food The 24
health promoting prospective of such products is ought to bioactive components 25
present in them Black pepper owing to functional ingredients like piperine oleoresins 26
and essential oil is helpful in regulating gastrointestinal functionality It is also helpful 27
in mediating inflammation Black pepper can provide neuro-protection thus defending 28
the body from depression and Alzheimerrsquos The synergistic effect of black pepper in 29
enhancing the bioavailability of nutrients and drugs is of considerable importance 30
Overall the nutraceutical perspective of black pepper is of key importance for health 31
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care consultants However researcher concentration is immediately required to asses its 1
health promoting potential through controlled randomized trials (CRTrsquos) and cohort 2
studies Additional efforts are also required to asses its proper utilization in different 3
products and results of such studies would bring meticulousness of the concerns 4
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Orav A Stulova I Kailas T and Muurisepp M (2004) Effect of storage on the 26
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Pharmacokinetic Interaction of Single Dose of Piperine with Steady-state 2
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Food Rev Int 26 138-161 13
Prakash U N and Srinivasan K (2010) Gastrointestinal protective effect of dietary 14
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498 20
Rauscher F M Sanders R A and Watkins J B (2007) Effects of piperine on 21
antioxidant pathways in tissues from normal and streptozotocin-induced 22
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Biochem 18 567-579 21
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Cytoprotective effect of piperine against benzo[a]pyrene induced lung cancer 2
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997 13
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45 1437-1442 16
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piperine analogues on stimulation of melanocytes proliferation and melanocyte 15
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Vijayakumar R S and Nalini N (2006) Efficacy of piperine an alkaloidal constituent 17
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antithyroid drug induced hyperlipidemic rats Cell Biochem Function 24 491ndash498 19
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Table-1 Botanical Classification of black pepper Groups Name
Kingdom Plantae
Subkingdom Tracheobionta
Superdivision Spermatophyta
Division Magnoliophyta
Class Magnoliopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Family Piperales
Order Piperaceae
Genus Piper L
Specie Piper nigrum L Source USDA NRCS 2010 The PLANTS Database (httpplants usdagov 9 May 2010)
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Table 2 Rich phytochemistry of the black pepper Sr No Researcher Chemical Components Percentage
1 Lee et al (2004) Singletary (2010)
Essential oil Piperine Chavicine Piperidine Fatty oils Resin Starch
1-25 5-9 1 8 6-8 0-5 22-42
2 Ravindran and Johny (2001)
Essential oil Piperine Starch Oleoresin
04 to 70 20 to 74 15-45 35-12
3 Murthy and Bhattacharya (2008)
Essential oil (limonene β-caryophyllene sabinene and β-pinene)
4 Singh et al (2005) Acetone extract Piperine Piperolein Piper amide Guineensine
335 137 34 323
5 Utpala et al (2008) Phenol contents 03 to 08 mgg
6 Orav et al (2004) Musenga et al (2007)
Essential oil
β-caryophyllene Limonene β-pinene ∆-3-carene Sabinene α-pinene Eugenol Terpinen-4-ol Hedycaryol β-eudesmol Caryophyllene oxide α-phellandrene
14-704 29-384 07-256 17-190 0-122 03-104 01-410 0-132 0-91 0-97 01-72 NA
7 Jirovetz et al (2002) Elemol Germacrene-D Limonene Β-pinene α-pinene β-ocimine β-pinene α-phellandrene αhumulene ∆-carene Βphellandrene T-muurolol
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Table 3 Functional amp Nutraceuticals Effect of Bioactive Compounds of Black Pepper
Bioactive compounds
Functional amp Nutraceuticals Role Researchers
Piperine
1 Bio-absorption of vitamins and trace elements 2 Effective against acute inflammatory process 3 Antimicrobial properties 4 Improved functionality of gastrointestinal tract 5 Decreased body weight and visceral fat accumulation 6 Improved bioavailability of curcumin and catechins 7 Enhanced bioavailability of many drugs 8 Piperine ameliorate the chronic mild stress 9 Reduce risk of cancer 10 reducing the extent of toxicity of certain components
Kumoro et al 2009 Capasso et al 2002 Bang et al 2009 Sangwan et al 2008 Badmaev et al 2000 Okumura et al 2010 Singletary 2010 Pattanaik et al 2009 Li et al 2007 Vellaichamy et al 2009 Han et al 2008
Essential oil
1 Contributes aroma 2 Control worm infestations
Zachariah et al 2010 Dorman and Deans 2000
Phenolics 1 Reduce oxidation process 2 Ameliorating oxidative stress
Renjie et al 2010 Saxena et al 2007
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Journal Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition Manuscript ID BFSN-2011-0286 Manuscript Title BLACK PEPPER AND HEALTH CLAIMS A COMPREHENSIVE
TREATISE
Dear Editor I have seen the reviewerrsquos comments eagerly and made the following changes in the article as per desired Query 1 The some text in the article should be written again as language should be
simple and lucid for the readers and researchers The use of same
sentencesconcepts aspects at multiple places should be avoided
Answer 1 Corrections have been made Now appropriate words are used for
specific purpose
Query 2 Health benefits should be checked again and each aspect should be
discussed only at one place I would suggest the authors to add up one or
two table regarding the health promoting potential of the black pepper
Answer 2 Every aspect related to health endorsing effects of black pepper has been
discussed separately only at one place Table regarding health benefits of
black pepper has now been added in the manuscript
Query 3 Finally yet importantly grammatical errors should be removed
Answer 3 All grammatical errors have been eliminated from the text
Query 4 The first line of the abstract should be as ldquoFor millennia spices have been
an integral part of human diets and commerce Recently the widespread
recognition of diet-health linkages bolsters the dietary importance of
spices and herbsrdquo
Answer 4 It has been changed according to reviewerrsquos comments
Query 5 The words selection should be appropriate especially in the abstract
section eg ldquoholdrdquo is used twice that should be avoided
Answer 5 Proper and suitable words has been incorporated in text especially
abstract portion and duplication has been removed
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Query 6 Page 1 Line 24 The sentence use should ldquoBlack pepper (Piper nigrum L)
is an important healthy food owing to its antioxidant amp antimicrobial
potential and gastro-protective modulesrdquo
Answer 6 Now sentence is according to reviewerrsquos suggestions
Query 7 From abstract ldquoMore recently cell-culture studies and animal modeling
predicted the role of black pepper against number of maladiesrdquo can be
omitted as its duplication of same concepts mentioned earlier
Answer 7 We all authors have discussed and suggested that this sentence has
different meanings and not considered as duplication
Query 8 Page 1 Line 37 Component should be replaced with components in the
abstract Accordingly the complete sentence should be re-written
Answer 8 The word ldquocomponentsrdquo has remained same as it means different
components of piper nigrum
Query 9 Meta-analysis represents single expression or experiment so it should be
changed to meta-analyses
Answer 9 Changes has been incorporated according to reviewerrsquos comments
Query 10 First and second paragraph can be combined into one I think following
could be one possibility ldquoIn the recent era efforts have been directed to
establish scientific rationale for health improving potential of functional
and nutraceuticals foods Amongst prevention of cardiovascular
disorders (CVD) cancer insurgence diabetes mellitus Alzheimerrsquos
disease and variety of inflammatory ailments through dietary modules is
of prime consideration Moreover emerging findings in the nutrigenomics
and proteomics further reflected their importance in a deeper sense
(Chonpathompikunlert et al 2010) The list of healthy foods marketed
with distinct health claims is long enough However spices and their
bioactive components are more promising candidates for their inclusion in
diet-based regimens to improve human health (Geoffrey 2006 Butt et al
2009) Their different parts including dried seed bark fruit root and
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flower are in use as food adjuncts that impart flavor aroma and color to
foods (Srinivasan 2008 Singletary 2010)rdquo
Answer 10 First and second paragraph of manuscript has now been combined
Query 11 Chonpathompikunlert et al 2010 should be checked again Is paper
published in 2010 or 2009 as two references are given in reference section
Answer 11 Chonpathompikunlert et al 2010 has been published in 2010
Query 12 Why authors written these sentence eg ldquoBeing the sole reason for many
of the attacks in the ancient ages still considered instrumental in the
economies of many nations across the globe (Srinivasan 2005)rdquo and
ldquoDuring the era of industrialization and globalization these commodities
were traded in the western countries that led to wide bloom in their
productionrdquo as they must be deleted I would suggest authors to look into
introduction again and reduce its length to 34th Moreover the sentences
should be linked with each in the same paragraphs
Answer 12 The Correction has been and these sentences were deleted from the text
Query 13 Page 3 Line 1 Human subject should be replaced with human subjects
Answer 13 It has been done according to suggestions
Query 14 The last two paragraphs can also be merged up into one
Answer 14 Both paragraphs has been combined
Query 15 Functional uses can be replaced with applications
Answer 15 Changes has been incorporated according to comment
Query 16 The first paragraph should be re-written again Last sentence can be
deleted The authors should delete the reference ldquoDM 2009rdquo
Answer 16 Changes have been made in first paragraph Reference has also been
deleted
Query 17 The authors should be specific is use of unit systems as molminus1 is not right
as it should be molminus1 Please check the manuscript again
Answer 17 Unit has been written properly All manuscript has now been carefully
written
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Query 18 ldquoPiperine and its allied components like piperidine and chavicine are
responsible for pungent properties of black pepper (Badmaev et al 2000
Bhattacharjee and Sengupta 2009)rdquo should be adjusted at the end of first
paragraph of heading ldquopiperinerdquo
Answer 18 Correction has been made accordingly
Query 19 Page 6 Line 17 ldquoBlack pepper essential oil contributes towards the aroma
oleoresin contributes towards the overall taste and the alkaloid piperine
imparts pungency (Zachariah et al 2010)rdquo should be adjusted in the first
paragraph of the main heading
Answer 19 All has been incorporated according to reviewerrsquos suggestion
Query 20 The section of essential oil amp phenolics should be re-written
Answer 20 This portion has now been re-written again
Query 21 The introduction of each aspectsub-heading should be deleted It will
reduce the length of the article considerably The same point is valid for
some other parts of the manuscript too eg Page 7 (Line 13-19) Page 10
(Line 4-10) Page 14 Line 7-21) Page 18 (Line 28-30) etc The text should
be reduced in all these cases
Answer 21 All sub headings has been deleted from the text
Query 22 Humanity should be replaced with mankind as humanity is property not
noun
Answer 22 Humanity has now been replaced with mankind
Query 23 ldquousing different assays ie thiobarbituric acid value (TBA) DPPH radical
scavenging and total antioxidant activity (FTC method)rdquo can be deleted
Answer 23 It has been done according to reviewerrsquos comments
Query 24 ldquoIn addition the inhibitory action as observed through FTC method
strengthened the claims for strong antioxidant activities of essential oil
and oleoresinsrdquo can also be deleted
Answer 24 It has been done according to reviewerrsquos comments
Query 25 Page 8 Line 18 Paragraph needs re-phrasing to make it lucid
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Answer 25 Paragraph has been re-phrased
Query 26 ldquoSpices and herbs are traditional remedies to cure some maladies and
diseased conditions in South Asian territoriesrdquo is duplication thus should
be removed
Answer 26 All duplicate sentences have been removed from the text
Query 27 Re-arrange the section ldquoAnti-inflammatory Potentialrdquo to make it lucid and
introductory details should be avoided eg ldquoThey postulated that
inhibition of interlukon (IL6) matrix metalloproteinase (MMPs)
prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) and activator protein 1rdquo need further clarity
Answer 27 The paragraph has been re-arranged and cleared completely
Query 28 C Antimicrobial Potential of Black Pepper Reference support is limited
Answer 28 More references has now been added in this portion
Query 29 Gastrointestinal health and nutrient absorption needs revision in first and
last paragraph to clear the evidences presented
Answer 29 The literature regarding gastrointestinal health and nutrient absorption
has been revised properly
Query 30 Page 13 Line 5-21 Can data be presented in Tabular form
Answer 30 The details are mentioned in the text Therefore its tabular presentation
would be only duplication of findings not else
Query 31 ldquoSeveral research interventions resulted in finalizing the assumption that
the depressed state is result of many factors that act into play of which
patho-physiological changes of depression includes the increased
glucocorticoid secretion followed by decreased level of brain derived
neurotrophic factor in the hippocampusrdquo can be deleted
Answer 31 The section has been deletec
Query 32 ldquoThe combination of all these parameters can lead to the state where
reduction of hippocampal volume occurs thus resulting in depression and
allied discrepanciesrdquo can also be deleted
Answer 32 The section has been deletec
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Query 33 ldquoChronic stress procedure (CSP) induction in rats is suitable model used
worldwide to assess the potential of dietary components and drugs
against depressionrdquo can also be deleted
Answer 33 The section has been deletec
Query 34 ldquoThe efficacy of drugs is limited as they are effective in the initial stages
but unable to stop the cascade of events going on the central nervous
systemrdquo can not be claimed as most of ailments are treated with the
pharmaceuticals
Answer 34 The section has been deleted and suggestion has been incorporated
Query 35 Last paragraph at Page 15 should be re-written
Answer 35 The last paragraph has been skipped as it was carrying information
supported by only one or two references
Query 36 First paragraph at ldquoBlack pepper against cancerrdquo should be revised
Answer 36 The paragraph is revised and its now writes as ldquoAccording to an estimate
the prevalence of cancer can be reduced (30 to 40) with the dietary habits
(Anto et al 2002 Zhou et al 2003) Some population-based studies also
indicated that consumption of foods rich in bioactive molecules can
decrease the risk of various ailments especially cancer In this regard
consumption of spices is positively correlated with reduced risks of cancer
incidence in Asian and Mediterranean regions (Mohandes et al 1999)
Even the higher risk of malignancies in developing economies can be
linked with the reduced intake of spices (Fleischauer et al 2000 Sloan
2005 Selvendiran et al 2005)rdquo
Query 37 The citations like ldquoZhou et al (2003)rdquo Vellaichamy et al (2009) and
Krishnakumar et al (2009) needs little elaboration regarding their findings
and mechanisms of action Its looks only addition of references as their
results is not properly elaborated
Answer 37 The results of researchers suggested above are mentioned in the text
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Query 38 The section ldquoOther Health Benefitsrdquo needs some greater considerations as
authors just piled up information and literature rather made conclusive
discussion The section can be completely omitted However if authors
want to retain the text than a Tablefigure can be more useful
Answer 38 The section is reviewed again and duplications and unnecessary details
are now skipped from the text
Query 39 Paragraph starting from Vanilloid receptor (TRPV1) should be completely
omitted ass its just contains three studies and no clear links are discussed
with special reference to nutrition point of view
Answer 39 The complete paragraph has been deleted
Query 40 In my view ldquoSome other studies are also available regarding health
promoting potentials of black pepper However many of them are limited
in their applications owing to lack of animal studiesrdquo should be added at
the end of heading ldquoOther health benefitsrdquo
Answer 40 The answer is same as to mentioned in Suggestion 35
Query 41 Authors should check references section again for style and etc Some
references needs to be cited in the text and vice versa
Answer 41 The references style has been checked again and mistakes observed are
corrected
I would like accept that mistakes removed from the article considerably and indeed I am looking forward for better write-up and presentation skills in the future Lastly I would like to request to kindly accept the manuscript as it has been considerably improved Corresponding authors M Tauseef Sultan Assistant Professor Bahauddin Zakariya University Multan Email tauseefsultanhotmailcom
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above black pepper and its active ingredients improve expression of some digestive 1
enzymes along with increase in the secretion of saliva These collectively lead to 2
facilitated digestion with reduced transit time in gastrointestinal tract (Kumoro et al 3
2009 Bang et al 2009 Kaefera and Milne 2008) 4
Recently Okumura et al (2010) presented the hypothesis that piperine intake may 5
decrease body weight and visceral fat accumulation through increased expression of 6
thermogenic protein uncoupling protein-1 in the mice Badmaev et al (1999) showed 7
that black pepper could speed the metabolic procedures that generate energy in the 8
human body Although the same process is responsible for sustaining weight loss but 9
recognized as playing an essential role in modulating nutrients absorption from diet 10
Moreover piperine increases the oxygen uptake when administered to perfuse hind 11
limbs of experimental rats (Srinivasan 2007 Eldershaw et al 1994) Pepper juice 12
amplifies intestinal absorption of different nutrients and piperine dose-dependently 13
restrained fatty acid oxidation in rat liver microsomes (Platel et al 2003 14
Tachakittirungrod et al 2007) 15
Black pepper along with its bioactive molecules can be used in constipation and 16
diarrhea The mode of action of black pepper and its bioactive molecules involves 17
concentration-dependent amp atropine-sensitive stimulant effect spontaneous 18
contractions similar to loperamide and nifedipine inhibition of naloxone-sensitive 19
effect Ca(2+) channel blocking (CCB) activity relaxant effect K+ (80 mM)-induced 20
contractions These mechanisms collectively leads to spasmodic (cholinergic) and 21
antispasmodic (opioid agonist and Ca (2+) antagonist) effects as narrated by Lambert et 22
al (2004) and Mehmood and Gilani (2010) Overall the results are quire conclusive to 23
warrant the utilization of black pepper and its ingredients to prevent and cure various 24
gastro-intestinal disorders 25
E Improvement in drugs amp phytochemicals delivery 26
The phytochemicals and nutrients are important to maintain the human health but issue 27
of their bioavailability needs researcherrsquos attention Some bioactive molecules work 28
synergistically to improve the absorption of each other Black pepper and piperine 29
improved the bioavailability of some phytochemicals like curcumin catechins etc The 30
mechanisms for claimed effects include 1) ability to promote the rapid absorption 2) 31
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protection from chemical reactions in the gastrointestinal tract and 3) protection against 1
oxidative damage (Agbor et al 2010 Singletary 2010) 2
The black pepper and piperine improve the bioavailability of many drugs In this 3
regard piperine enhances the oral bioavailability of carbamazepine and phenytoin 4
(drugs used to cure epilepsy) by improving their absorption (Pattanaik et al 2009) 5
Previously Pattanaik et al (2006) provided evidences for synergistic effects of piperine 6
(20mg) administered with phenytoin Likewise supplementation of 120 mg coenzyme 7
Q10 with piperine for 21 days produced a statistically significant (p = 00348) greater 8
area under the plasma curve (30) as compared to coenzyme Q10 alone (Badmaev et 9
al 2000) The results of efficacy studies conducted by Jin and Han (2010) suggest that 10
piperine significantly augments the oral exposure of fexofenadine in rats probably due 11
to the inhibition of P-glycoprotein-mediated cellular efflux during the intestinal 12
absorption (Lee et al 2006) In some studies utilization of black pepper or its active 13
ingredients including piperine increased the bioavailability of nimesulide (anti-14
inflammatory drug) Acute toxicity studies on mice revealed a reduction in lethal dose 15
(LD50) of the combination (980 mg kg-1) as compared to nimesulide (1500 mg kg-1) alone 16
(Gupta et al 2000) Likewise drugs like ampicillin and Norfloxacin mediate variety of 17
bacterial infections and co-administration of 20 mgkg of piperine can enhance their 18
effectiveness (Janakiraman and Manavalan 2008) 19
Piperine also boosts the bioavailability of important phytochemicals contained in other 20
foods eg bioactive components present in curcumin and green tea (Selvendiran et al 21
2003) Curcumin has been widely used as food additive and herbal medicine 22
throughout Asia The combination of piperine (25 mgkg ip 21 days) with curcumin 23
(20 and 40 mgkg ip 21 days) showed improved anti-immobility neurotransmitter 24
enhancing and monoamine oxidase inhibitory (MAO-A) effects of curcumin (Bhutani et 25
al 2009 Suresh and Srinivasan 2010) The combination of curcumin and piperine is 26
most likely to inhibit CYP3A CYP2C9 UGT and SULT metabolism within the 27
intestinal mucosa (Volak et al 2008) 28
Conclusively addition of black pepper or piperine to recipes amp meals can improve the 29
restorative worth of various spices and other foodstuffs (Nakatani et al 1986 30
Selvendiran et al 2003) Black pepper can enable us to reap optimum benefits from the 31
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medicinal phytochemicals found in other dietary spices Its bioavailability enhancing 1
properties makes black pepper one of the most important spices 2
F Neuroprotective potential of black pepper 3
Globally statistics are alarming regarding the mental and brain ailments According to 4
estimate more than 450 million people suffer from some nervous problems (Gupta et 5
al 2000) Amongst depression is leading source of distress and discomfort for more 6
than 20 of global population (Kessler et al 1994) Humans in a bid to find the way out 7
to these conditions have devised many possible methods yet are not so successful in this 8
arena (Dorman et al 2000 Fu et al 2010) 9
The neuroprotective role of functional foods has been highlighted in the recent past to 10
cure number of ailments In this regard antioxidant potential of black pepper and its 11
bioactive molecules is of considerable importance to improve brain function 12
(Wattanathorn et al 2008) Furthermore the supplementation of piperine (5 10 and 13
20mgkg bodyday) provides neuro-protection including improved cognitive function 14
(Hanumanthachar and Miland 2005 Lee et al 2005) Li et al (2007) previously 15
investigated the antidepressant-like effect of piperine (25 5 and 10 mgkg) Their 16
results revealed that piperine ameliorated the chronic mild stress due to changes in 17
sucrose consumption plasma corticosterone level and open field activity They 18
commented that up-regulation of the progenitor cell proliferation of hippocampus and 19
cytoprotective activities are responsible for antidepressant-like effect of piperine Later 20
Li et al (2007) added that piperine treatment up-regulated brain-derived neurotrophic 21
factor (BDNF) and mRNA expression Additionally Hu et al (2009) indicated that 22
piperine (10 amp 20 mgkg) improved the depression through reduction in ACTH and 23
CRH levels thus ultimately leading to modulating hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal 24
(HPA) axis Recently Bhutani et al (2009) suggested to use piperine in combination 25
with curcumin for the treatment of depressive disorders The behavioral studies using 26
forced swimming test (FST) and tail suspension test (TST) revealed that piperine is 27
potent anti-depressant agent 10 amp 20 mgkg (Lee et al 2005 Mohit et al 2009 Liao 28
et al 2009) 29
Currently the number of patients suffering from Alzheimerrsquos disease is one of the 30
biggest challenges being faced by mankind (Filley 1995 Zarotsky et al 2003 Liston et 31
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al 2004) The scientists over the globe attempted to isolate some natural products 1
suitable against such disorders (Galli et al 2002 Youdim et al 2002 Jabeen et al 2007) 2
In one such study Chonpathompikunlert et al (2010) studied the effects of piperine in 3
rat modeling and observed that piperine (5 10 and 20 mgkg BW) significantly 4
improved memory impairment and neurodegeneration in hippocampus Piperine and 5
its analog (methyl piperate) have ability to restrain the monoamine oxidases (MAO) (Li 6
et al 2007 Naseri and Yahyavi 2008) that is one of suitable strategy to prevent 7
neurodegenerative problems such as Alzheimerrsquos and Parkinsonrsquos (Kong et al 2004 8
Edmondson et al 2007 Lee et al 2008) However the effects of piperine on 9
neurogenesis are not well demonstrated in human subjects but modes of actions could 10
possible be reduced extent of lipid peroxidation and acetylcholinesterase enzyme 11
(Youdim et al 2002) 12
Black pepper and its active ingredients can be supportive in treating various disorders 13
related to nervous systems that include depression Alzheimer epilepsy etc However 14
its pharmaceutical application cannot be warranted now owing to less number of 15
scientific investigations in human subjects Therefore as earlier stated that controlled 16
randomized trials should be conducted keeping in mind the above discussion to bring 17
meticulousness of the issues 18
G Black pepper against cancer 19
According to an estimate the prevalence of cancer can be reduced (30 to 40) with the 20
dietary habits (Anto et al 2002 Zhou et al 2003) Some population-based studies also 21
indicated that consumption of foods rich in bioactive molecules can decrease the risk of 22
various ailments especially cancer In this regard consumption of spices is positively 23
correlated with reduced risks of cancer incidence in Asian and Mediterranean regions 24
(Mohandes et al 1999) Even the higher risk of malignancies in developing economies 25
can be linked with the reduced intake of spices (Fleischauer et al 2000 Sloan 2005 26
Selvendiran et al 2005) 27
The anticancer perspectives of black pepper include modulation of phase-I phase-II 28
detoxification systems inhibition of lipid peroxidation and indeed improvement in 29
antioxidants status (Selvendiran and Sakthisekaran 2004) In this regard Zhou et al 30
(2003) presented the evidences that the positive anticancer effects of piperine against 31
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benzo-pyrene induced lung carcinogenesis in mice model are due to its ability to 1
interaction with cytochrome P450 enzyme syste Later Selvendiran et al (2004) 2
explicated that piperine exhibited in vitro and in vivo dose-dependent inhibition of 3
phase-I detoxification system (Bhardwaj et al 2002) Moreover piperine modulated the 4
mitochondrial tricarboxylic acid cycle and glutathione-metabolizing enzymes in animal 5
model lung carcinogenesis (Thirunavukkarasu et al 2001 Vijayakumar et al 2004 6
Suresh and Srinivasan 2006) Later Vellaichamy et al (2009) examined the 7
chemopreventive potential of piperine (50mgkg) against 712-8
dimethylbenz[a]anthracene (DMBA)-induced skin carcinogenesis Piperine modulated 9
the phase I amp II detoxification system effectively thus ameliorating lipid peroxidation 10
In addition to aforementioned effects the improvements in antioxidants status to 11
normal are of significant importance for health care Likewise Krishnakumar et al 12
(2009) observed similar results in oral cancer bearing animals Earlier Nalini et al 13
(1998) observed that black pepper may protect the colon cancer by decreasing the 14
activity of β-glucuronidase and mucinase Pellitorine (terpinoids present in black 15
pepper) showed strong cytotoxic activities against HL60 and MCT-7 cell lines (Ee et al 16
2010) Black pepper also counteracts cancer development directly (Selvendiran et al 17
2004) through modification in enzyme kinetics to control the protein level in blood 18
(Polovka and Suhaj 2010) In another study Bogomolny et al (2008) supported some 19
earlier studies that piperine owing to its potent antioxidant property can reduce protein 20
expression thus modulating cell proliferation and transformation (Selvendiran et al 21
2006) Research has revealed that pepper exerts a free-radical scavenging activity that 22
assists in controlling the progression of some cancers In some conditions the same 23
property can be useful in reducing the growth of cancer cells (Yadav and Bhatnagar 24
2007) More recently Liu et al (2010) postulated that nearly all bioactive molecules of 25
black pepper can suppress TNF-induced NF-kappaB activation The extracts of black 26
pepper at 200 microgmL and its compounds at 25 microgmL inhibited lipid peroxidation 27
by 45-85 COX enzymes by 31-80 and cancer cells proliferation by 35-868 28
Piperine when used in combination with curcumin yielded some promising results as 29
their combination restored the status of lipid peroxidation antioxidants and detoxifying 30
agents in DMBA-induced bone marrow cancer (Manoharan et al 2009) Furthermore 31
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black pepper and cardamom extracts collectively enhance the cytotoxic activity of 1
natural killer cells that indicate their potential anti-cancer effects (Majdalawieh and 2
Carr 2010) 3
The black pepper and its components are also effective in reducing the extent of toxicity 4
of certain components The drastic effects of some toxic compounds like DMBA carbon 5
tetrachloride tert-butyl hydroperoxide dioxin and AFB1 are mediated by black pepper 6
and piperine (60 microM) as elaborated by some scientists (Reen et al 1997 Koul and Kapil 7
1993 Amakura et al 2003 Han et al 2008) The undesirable effects of aforementioned 8
toxic metabolites are of serious concern for human amp animal health as they enter 9
through food chain and cause reproductive toxicity teratogenicity immune 10
dysfunction hepatotoxicity and endocrine changes (Schecter et al 2006 Ishida et al 11
2008) Researchers hypothesized that piperine may hinder hydrolysis of glucuronide 12
conjugates causing toxins and mucinase to be degraded (Kobayashi et al 2003 Nalini 13
et al 1998 Srinivasan 2007) The black pepper and its bioactive molecules hold 14
potential to prevent cancerous growth and are of important for their anti-genotoxicity 15
perspectives 16
H Other Health Benefits 17
The hypocholesterolemic and antioxidant property of black pepper has far-reaching 18
nutraceutical worth (Tachakittirungrod et al 2007) The increased levels of 19
triglycerides total amp low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol are major risk factors for 20
cardiovascular disorders Some dietary strategies can prevent prevalence and 21
pathogenesis of CVDrsquos The improvement in peroxisome proliferators-activated 22
receptor (PPAR)-α is one possible route to improve the lipid profile The piperine 23
exerted the highest trans-activational activities with EC (50) values of 84thinspmicroM and 49thinspmicroM 24
respectively (Mueller et al 2011) Earlier Taqvi et al (2008) explored underlying 25
mechanism behind cardiovascular effects of piperine (1 to 10 mgkg) It caused a dose-26
dependent decrease in mean arterial pressure (MAP) through inhibition of K+ (80 mM) 27
precontractions amp phenylephrine (PE) and Ca2+ channel blockade Piperine (20 28
mgkgday) decreased the blood pressure caused by the blockage of voltage-29
dependent calcium channels (Hlavackova et al 2010) 30
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One of the main common ailments in the world diabetes mellitus enforces a fabulous 1
health and social burden (McDonnell and Archbold 1996) The pathogenesis of diabetes 2
is dependent on many factors and glycation of the various proteins in the body is of 3
considerable importance The glycation of albumins and allied protein might lead to 4
change in nature structure and their biochemical activity Black pepper has inhibitory 5
effects on albumin glycation reaction (Dearlove et al 2008 Singletary 2010) Likewise 6
Saraswat et al (2009) reported inhibition of 40 to 90 (piperine 10 mgml) in the 7
formation of advanced glycation end-products (AGE) to lens proteins Black pepper 8
(IC50 02mgmL) showed excellent selectivity towards aldose reductase inhibition The 9
aforementioned discussion portrayed the message that inclusion of black pepper in 10
dietary strategies can be beneficial in management of diabetes and its complications 11
(Vijayakumar et al 2004 Saraswat et al 2008) However there is still needs for some 12
community-based trials for meticulousness 13
Black pepper extract has been studied by (Venkatasamy et al 2004) to treat skin 14
disorders ie vitilago that is characterized by lesions of depigmentation Ebihara et al 15
(2006) suggested that black pepper excavate and its main alkaloid piperine endorse 16
stimulatory effects on melanocyte proliferation and dendricity thus it can be used for 17
the treatment of vitiligo (Soumyanath et al 2006 Lin et al 2007) In humans black 18
pepper oil is one the strongest appetizer inhalation stimulates the swallowing in post 19
stroke patients with dysphagia Some other studies are also available regarding health 20
promoting potentials of black pepper However many of them are limited in their 21
applications owing to lack of animal studies 22
Conclusion 23
In the recent epoch much focus has been paid to functional and nutraceutical food The 24
health promoting prospective of such products is ought to bioactive components 25
present in them Black pepper owing to functional ingredients like piperine oleoresins 26
and essential oil is helpful in regulating gastrointestinal functionality It is also helpful 27
in mediating inflammation Black pepper can provide neuro-protection thus defending 28
the body from depression and Alzheimerrsquos The synergistic effect of black pepper in 29
enhancing the bioavailability of nutrients and drugs is of considerable importance 30
Overall the nutraceutical perspective of black pepper is of key importance for health 31
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care consultants However researcher concentration is immediately required to asses its 1
health promoting potential through controlled randomized trials (CRTrsquos) and cohort 2
studies Additional efforts are also required to asses its proper utilization in different 3
products and results of such studies would bring meticulousness of the concerns 4
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Table-1 Botanical Classification of black pepper Groups Name
Kingdom Plantae
Subkingdom Tracheobionta
Superdivision Spermatophyta
Division Magnoliophyta
Class Magnoliopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Family Piperales
Order Piperaceae
Genus Piper L
Specie Piper nigrum L Source USDA NRCS 2010 The PLANTS Database (httpplants usdagov 9 May 2010)
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Table 2 Rich phytochemistry of the black pepper Sr No Researcher Chemical Components Percentage
1 Lee et al (2004) Singletary (2010)
Essential oil Piperine Chavicine Piperidine Fatty oils Resin Starch
1-25 5-9 1 8 6-8 0-5 22-42
2 Ravindran and Johny (2001)
Essential oil Piperine Starch Oleoresin
04 to 70 20 to 74 15-45 35-12
3 Murthy and Bhattacharya (2008)
Essential oil (limonene β-caryophyllene sabinene and β-pinene)
4 Singh et al (2005) Acetone extract Piperine Piperolein Piper amide Guineensine
335 137 34 323
5 Utpala et al (2008) Phenol contents 03 to 08 mgg
6 Orav et al (2004) Musenga et al (2007)
Essential oil
β-caryophyllene Limonene β-pinene ∆-3-carene Sabinene α-pinene Eugenol Terpinen-4-ol Hedycaryol β-eudesmol Caryophyllene oxide α-phellandrene
14-704 29-384 07-256 17-190 0-122 03-104 01-410 0-132 0-91 0-97 01-72 NA
7 Jirovetz et al (2002) Elemol Germacrene-D Limonene Β-pinene α-pinene β-ocimine β-pinene α-phellandrene αhumulene ∆-carene Βphellandrene T-muurolol
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Table 3 Functional amp Nutraceuticals Effect of Bioactive Compounds of Black Pepper
Bioactive compounds
Functional amp Nutraceuticals Role Researchers
Piperine
1 Bio-absorption of vitamins and trace elements 2 Effective against acute inflammatory process 3 Antimicrobial properties 4 Improved functionality of gastrointestinal tract 5 Decreased body weight and visceral fat accumulation 6 Improved bioavailability of curcumin and catechins 7 Enhanced bioavailability of many drugs 8 Piperine ameliorate the chronic mild stress 9 Reduce risk of cancer 10 reducing the extent of toxicity of certain components
Kumoro et al 2009 Capasso et al 2002 Bang et al 2009 Sangwan et al 2008 Badmaev et al 2000 Okumura et al 2010 Singletary 2010 Pattanaik et al 2009 Li et al 2007 Vellaichamy et al 2009 Han et al 2008
Essential oil
1 Contributes aroma 2 Control worm infestations
Zachariah et al 2010 Dorman and Deans 2000
Phenolics 1 Reduce oxidation process 2 Ameliorating oxidative stress
Renjie et al 2010 Saxena et al 2007
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Journal Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition Manuscript ID BFSN-2011-0286 Manuscript Title BLACK PEPPER AND HEALTH CLAIMS A COMPREHENSIVE
TREATISE
Dear Editor I have seen the reviewerrsquos comments eagerly and made the following changes in the article as per desired Query 1 The some text in the article should be written again as language should be
simple and lucid for the readers and researchers The use of same
sentencesconcepts aspects at multiple places should be avoided
Answer 1 Corrections have been made Now appropriate words are used for
specific purpose
Query 2 Health benefits should be checked again and each aspect should be
discussed only at one place I would suggest the authors to add up one or
two table regarding the health promoting potential of the black pepper
Answer 2 Every aspect related to health endorsing effects of black pepper has been
discussed separately only at one place Table regarding health benefits of
black pepper has now been added in the manuscript
Query 3 Finally yet importantly grammatical errors should be removed
Answer 3 All grammatical errors have been eliminated from the text
Query 4 The first line of the abstract should be as ldquoFor millennia spices have been
an integral part of human diets and commerce Recently the widespread
recognition of diet-health linkages bolsters the dietary importance of
spices and herbsrdquo
Answer 4 It has been changed according to reviewerrsquos comments
Query 5 The words selection should be appropriate especially in the abstract
section eg ldquoholdrdquo is used twice that should be avoided
Answer 5 Proper and suitable words has been incorporated in text especially
abstract portion and duplication has been removed
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Query 6 Page 1 Line 24 The sentence use should ldquoBlack pepper (Piper nigrum L)
is an important healthy food owing to its antioxidant amp antimicrobial
potential and gastro-protective modulesrdquo
Answer 6 Now sentence is according to reviewerrsquos suggestions
Query 7 From abstract ldquoMore recently cell-culture studies and animal modeling
predicted the role of black pepper against number of maladiesrdquo can be
omitted as its duplication of same concepts mentioned earlier
Answer 7 We all authors have discussed and suggested that this sentence has
different meanings and not considered as duplication
Query 8 Page 1 Line 37 Component should be replaced with components in the
abstract Accordingly the complete sentence should be re-written
Answer 8 The word ldquocomponentsrdquo has remained same as it means different
components of piper nigrum
Query 9 Meta-analysis represents single expression or experiment so it should be
changed to meta-analyses
Answer 9 Changes has been incorporated according to reviewerrsquos comments
Query 10 First and second paragraph can be combined into one I think following
could be one possibility ldquoIn the recent era efforts have been directed to
establish scientific rationale for health improving potential of functional
and nutraceuticals foods Amongst prevention of cardiovascular
disorders (CVD) cancer insurgence diabetes mellitus Alzheimerrsquos
disease and variety of inflammatory ailments through dietary modules is
of prime consideration Moreover emerging findings in the nutrigenomics
and proteomics further reflected their importance in a deeper sense
(Chonpathompikunlert et al 2010) The list of healthy foods marketed
with distinct health claims is long enough However spices and their
bioactive components are more promising candidates for their inclusion in
diet-based regimens to improve human health (Geoffrey 2006 Butt et al
2009) Their different parts including dried seed bark fruit root and
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flower are in use as food adjuncts that impart flavor aroma and color to
foods (Srinivasan 2008 Singletary 2010)rdquo
Answer 10 First and second paragraph of manuscript has now been combined
Query 11 Chonpathompikunlert et al 2010 should be checked again Is paper
published in 2010 or 2009 as two references are given in reference section
Answer 11 Chonpathompikunlert et al 2010 has been published in 2010
Query 12 Why authors written these sentence eg ldquoBeing the sole reason for many
of the attacks in the ancient ages still considered instrumental in the
economies of many nations across the globe (Srinivasan 2005)rdquo and
ldquoDuring the era of industrialization and globalization these commodities
were traded in the western countries that led to wide bloom in their
productionrdquo as they must be deleted I would suggest authors to look into
introduction again and reduce its length to 34th Moreover the sentences
should be linked with each in the same paragraphs
Answer 12 The Correction has been and these sentences were deleted from the text
Query 13 Page 3 Line 1 Human subject should be replaced with human subjects
Answer 13 It has been done according to suggestions
Query 14 The last two paragraphs can also be merged up into one
Answer 14 Both paragraphs has been combined
Query 15 Functional uses can be replaced with applications
Answer 15 Changes has been incorporated according to comment
Query 16 The first paragraph should be re-written again Last sentence can be
deleted The authors should delete the reference ldquoDM 2009rdquo
Answer 16 Changes have been made in first paragraph Reference has also been
deleted
Query 17 The authors should be specific is use of unit systems as molminus1 is not right
as it should be molminus1 Please check the manuscript again
Answer 17 Unit has been written properly All manuscript has now been carefully
written
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Query 18 ldquoPiperine and its allied components like piperidine and chavicine are
responsible for pungent properties of black pepper (Badmaev et al 2000
Bhattacharjee and Sengupta 2009)rdquo should be adjusted at the end of first
paragraph of heading ldquopiperinerdquo
Answer 18 Correction has been made accordingly
Query 19 Page 6 Line 17 ldquoBlack pepper essential oil contributes towards the aroma
oleoresin contributes towards the overall taste and the alkaloid piperine
imparts pungency (Zachariah et al 2010)rdquo should be adjusted in the first
paragraph of the main heading
Answer 19 All has been incorporated according to reviewerrsquos suggestion
Query 20 The section of essential oil amp phenolics should be re-written
Answer 20 This portion has now been re-written again
Query 21 The introduction of each aspectsub-heading should be deleted It will
reduce the length of the article considerably The same point is valid for
some other parts of the manuscript too eg Page 7 (Line 13-19) Page 10
(Line 4-10) Page 14 Line 7-21) Page 18 (Line 28-30) etc The text should
be reduced in all these cases
Answer 21 All sub headings has been deleted from the text
Query 22 Humanity should be replaced with mankind as humanity is property not
noun
Answer 22 Humanity has now been replaced with mankind
Query 23 ldquousing different assays ie thiobarbituric acid value (TBA) DPPH radical
scavenging and total antioxidant activity (FTC method)rdquo can be deleted
Answer 23 It has been done according to reviewerrsquos comments
Query 24 ldquoIn addition the inhibitory action as observed through FTC method
strengthened the claims for strong antioxidant activities of essential oil
and oleoresinsrdquo can also be deleted
Answer 24 It has been done according to reviewerrsquos comments
Query 25 Page 8 Line 18 Paragraph needs re-phrasing to make it lucid
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Answer 25 Paragraph has been re-phrased
Query 26 ldquoSpices and herbs are traditional remedies to cure some maladies and
diseased conditions in South Asian territoriesrdquo is duplication thus should
be removed
Answer 26 All duplicate sentences have been removed from the text
Query 27 Re-arrange the section ldquoAnti-inflammatory Potentialrdquo to make it lucid and
introductory details should be avoided eg ldquoThey postulated that
inhibition of interlukon (IL6) matrix metalloproteinase (MMPs)
prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) and activator protein 1rdquo need further clarity
Answer 27 The paragraph has been re-arranged and cleared completely
Query 28 C Antimicrobial Potential of Black Pepper Reference support is limited
Answer 28 More references has now been added in this portion
Query 29 Gastrointestinal health and nutrient absorption needs revision in first and
last paragraph to clear the evidences presented
Answer 29 The literature regarding gastrointestinal health and nutrient absorption
has been revised properly
Query 30 Page 13 Line 5-21 Can data be presented in Tabular form
Answer 30 The details are mentioned in the text Therefore its tabular presentation
would be only duplication of findings not else
Query 31 ldquoSeveral research interventions resulted in finalizing the assumption that
the depressed state is result of many factors that act into play of which
patho-physiological changes of depression includes the increased
glucocorticoid secretion followed by decreased level of brain derived
neurotrophic factor in the hippocampusrdquo can be deleted
Answer 31 The section has been deletec
Query 32 ldquoThe combination of all these parameters can lead to the state where
reduction of hippocampal volume occurs thus resulting in depression and
allied discrepanciesrdquo can also be deleted
Answer 32 The section has been deletec
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Query 33 ldquoChronic stress procedure (CSP) induction in rats is suitable model used
worldwide to assess the potential of dietary components and drugs
against depressionrdquo can also be deleted
Answer 33 The section has been deletec
Query 34 ldquoThe efficacy of drugs is limited as they are effective in the initial stages
but unable to stop the cascade of events going on the central nervous
systemrdquo can not be claimed as most of ailments are treated with the
pharmaceuticals
Answer 34 The section has been deleted and suggestion has been incorporated
Query 35 Last paragraph at Page 15 should be re-written
Answer 35 The last paragraph has been skipped as it was carrying information
supported by only one or two references
Query 36 First paragraph at ldquoBlack pepper against cancerrdquo should be revised
Answer 36 The paragraph is revised and its now writes as ldquoAccording to an estimate
the prevalence of cancer can be reduced (30 to 40) with the dietary habits
(Anto et al 2002 Zhou et al 2003) Some population-based studies also
indicated that consumption of foods rich in bioactive molecules can
decrease the risk of various ailments especially cancer In this regard
consumption of spices is positively correlated with reduced risks of cancer
incidence in Asian and Mediterranean regions (Mohandes et al 1999)
Even the higher risk of malignancies in developing economies can be
linked with the reduced intake of spices (Fleischauer et al 2000 Sloan
2005 Selvendiran et al 2005)rdquo
Query 37 The citations like ldquoZhou et al (2003)rdquo Vellaichamy et al (2009) and
Krishnakumar et al (2009) needs little elaboration regarding their findings
and mechanisms of action Its looks only addition of references as their
results is not properly elaborated
Answer 37 The results of researchers suggested above are mentioned in the text
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Query 38 The section ldquoOther Health Benefitsrdquo needs some greater considerations as
authors just piled up information and literature rather made conclusive
discussion The section can be completely omitted However if authors
want to retain the text than a Tablefigure can be more useful
Answer 38 The section is reviewed again and duplications and unnecessary details
are now skipped from the text
Query 39 Paragraph starting from Vanilloid receptor (TRPV1) should be completely
omitted ass its just contains three studies and no clear links are discussed
with special reference to nutrition point of view
Answer 39 The complete paragraph has been deleted
Query 40 In my view ldquoSome other studies are also available regarding health
promoting potentials of black pepper However many of them are limited
in their applications owing to lack of animal studiesrdquo should be added at
the end of heading ldquoOther health benefitsrdquo
Answer 40 The answer is same as to mentioned in Suggestion 35
Query 41 Authors should check references section again for style and etc Some
references needs to be cited in the text and vice versa
Answer 41 The references style has been checked again and mistakes observed are
corrected
I would like accept that mistakes removed from the article considerably and indeed I am looking forward for better write-up and presentation skills in the future Lastly I would like to request to kindly accept the manuscript as it has been considerably improved Corresponding authors M Tauseef Sultan Assistant Professor Bahauddin Zakariya University Multan Email tauseefsultanhotmailcom
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protection from chemical reactions in the gastrointestinal tract and 3) protection against 1
oxidative damage (Agbor et al 2010 Singletary 2010) 2
The black pepper and piperine improve the bioavailability of many drugs In this 3
regard piperine enhances the oral bioavailability of carbamazepine and phenytoin 4
(drugs used to cure epilepsy) by improving their absorption (Pattanaik et al 2009) 5
Previously Pattanaik et al (2006) provided evidences for synergistic effects of piperine 6
(20mg) administered with phenytoin Likewise supplementation of 120 mg coenzyme 7
Q10 with piperine for 21 days produced a statistically significant (p = 00348) greater 8
area under the plasma curve (30) as compared to coenzyme Q10 alone (Badmaev et 9
al 2000) The results of efficacy studies conducted by Jin and Han (2010) suggest that 10
piperine significantly augments the oral exposure of fexofenadine in rats probably due 11
to the inhibition of P-glycoprotein-mediated cellular efflux during the intestinal 12
absorption (Lee et al 2006) In some studies utilization of black pepper or its active 13
ingredients including piperine increased the bioavailability of nimesulide (anti-14
inflammatory drug) Acute toxicity studies on mice revealed a reduction in lethal dose 15
(LD50) of the combination (980 mg kg-1) as compared to nimesulide (1500 mg kg-1) alone 16
(Gupta et al 2000) Likewise drugs like ampicillin and Norfloxacin mediate variety of 17
bacterial infections and co-administration of 20 mgkg of piperine can enhance their 18
effectiveness (Janakiraman and Manavalan 2008) 19
Piperine also boosts the bioavailability of important phytochemicals contained in other 20
foods eg bioactive components present in curcumin and green tea (Selvendiran et al 21
2003) Curcumin has been widely used as food additive and herbal medicine 22
throughout Asia The combination of piperine (25 mgkg ip 21 days) with curcumin 23
(20 and 40 mgkg ip 21 days) showed improved anti-immobility neurotransmitter 24
enhancing and monoamine oxidase inhibitory (MAO-A) effects of curcumin (Bhutani et 25
al 2009 Suresh and Srinivasan 2010) The combination of curcumin and piperine is 26
most likely to inhibit CYP3A CYP2C9 UGT and SULT metabolism within the 27
intestinal mucosa (Volak et al 2008) 28
Conclusively addition of black pepper or piperine to recipes amp meals can improve the 29
restorative worth of various spices and other foodstuffs (Nakatani et al 1986 30
Selvendiran et al 2003) Black pepper can enable us to reap optimum benefits from the 31
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medicinal phytochemicals found in other dietary spices Its bioavailability enhancing 1
properties makes black pepper one of the most important spices 2
F Neuroprotective potential of black pepper 3
Globally statistics are alarming regarding the mental and brain ailments According to 4
estimate more than 450 million people suffer from some nervous problems (Gupta et 5
al 2000) Amongst depression is leading source of distress and discomfort for more 6
than 20 of global population (Kessler et al 1994) Humans in a bid to find the way out 7
to these conditions have devised many possible methods yet are not so successful in this 8
arena (Dorman et al 2000 Fu et al 2010) 9
The neuroprotective role of functional foods has been highlighted in the recent past to 10
cure number of ailments In this regard antioxidant potential of black pepper and its 11
bioactive molecules is of considerable importance to improve brain function 12
(Wattanathorn et al 2008) Furthermore the supplementation of piperine (5 10 and 13
20mgkg bodyday) provides neuro-protection including improved cognitive function 14
(Hanumanthachar and Miland 2005 Lee et al 2005) Li et al (2007) previously 15
investigated the antidepressant-like effect of piperine (25 5 and 10 mgkg) Their 16
results revealed that piperine ameliorated the chronic mild stress due to changes in 17
sucrose consumption plasma corticosterone level and open field activity They 18
commented that up-regulation of the progenitor cell proliferation of hippocampus and 19
cytoprotective activities are responsible for antidepressant-like effect of piperine Later 20
Li et al (2007) added that piperine treatment up-regulated brain-derived neurotrophic 21
factor (BDNF) and mRNA expression Additionally Hu et al (2009) indicated that 22
piperine (10 amp 20 mgkg) improved the depression through reduction in ACTH and 23
CRH levels thus ultimately leading to modulating hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal 24
(HPA) axis Recently Bhutani et al (2009) suggested to use piperine in combination 25
with curcumin for the treatment of depressive disorders The behavioral studies using 26
forced swimming test (FST) and tail suspension test (TST) revealed that piperine is 27
potent anti-depressant agent 10 amp 20 mgkg (Lee et al 2005 Mohit et al 2009 Liao 28
et al 2009) 29
Currently the number of patients suffering from Alzheimerrsquos disease is one of the 30
biggest challenges being faced by mankind (Filley 1995 Zarotsky et al 2003 Liston et 31
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al 2004) The scientists over the globe attempted to isolate some natural products 1
suitable against such disorders (Galli et al 2002 Youdim et al 2002 Jabeen et al 2007) 2
In one such study Chonpathompikunlert et al (2010) studied the effects of piperine in 3
rat modeling and observed that piperine (5 10 and 20 mgkg BW) significantly 4
improved memory impairment and neurodegeneration in hippocampus Piperine and 5
its analog (methyl piperate) have ability to restrain the monoamine oxidases (MAO) (Li 6
et al 2007 Naseri and Yahyavi 2008) that is one of suitable strategy to prevent 7
neurodegenerative problems such as Alzheimerrsquos and Parkinsonrsquos (Kong et al 2004 8
Edmondson et al 2007 Lee et al 2008) However the effects of piperine on 9
neurogenesis are not well demonstrated in human subjects but modes of actions could 10
possible be reduced extent of lipid peroxidation and acetylcholinesterase enzyme 11
(Youdim et al 2002) 12
Black pepper and its active ingredients can be supportive in treating various disorders 13
related to nervous systems that include depression Alzheimer epilepsy etc However 14
its pharmaceutical application cannot be warranted now owing to less number of 15
scientific investigations in human subjects Therefore as earlier stated that controlled 16
randomized trials should be conducted keeping in mind the above discussion to bring 17
meticulousness of the issues 18
G Black pepper against cancer 19
According to an estimate the prevalence of cancer can be reduced (30 to 40) with the 20
dietary habits (Anto et al 2002 Zhou et al 2003) Some population-based studies also 21
indicated that consumption of foods rich in bioactive molecules can decrease the risk of 22
various ailments especially cancer In this regard consumption of spices is positively 23
correlated with reduced risks of cancer incidence in Asian and Mediterranean regions 24
(Mohandes et al 1999) Even the higher risk of malignancies in developing economies 25
can be linked with the reduced intake of spices (Fleischauer et al 2000 Sloan 2005 26
Selvendiran et al 2005) 27
The anticancer perspectives of black pepper include modulation of phase-I phase-II 28
detoxification systems inhibition of lipid peroxidation and indeed improvement in 29
antioxidants status (Selvendiran and Sakthisekaran 2004) In this regard Zhou et al 30
(2003) presented the evidences that the positive anticancer effects of piperine against 31
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benzo-pyrene induced lung carcinogenesis in mice model are due to its ability to 1
interaction with cytochrome P450 enzyme syste Later Selvendiran et al (2004) 2
explicated that piperine exhibited in vitro and in vivo dose-dependent inhibition of 3
phase-I detoxification system (Bhardwaj et al 2002) Moreover piperine modulated the 4
mitochondrial tricarboxylic acid cycle and glutathione-metabolizing enzymes in animal 5
model lung carcinogenesis (Thirunavukkarasu et al 2001 Vijayakumar et al 2004 6
Suresh and Srinivasan 2006) Later Vellaichamy et al (2009) examined the 7
chemopreventive potential of piperine (50mgkg) against 712-8
dimethylbenz[a]anthracene (DMBA)-induced skin carcinogenesis Piperine modulated 9
the phase I amp II detoxification system effectively thus ameliorating lipid peroxidation 10
In addition to aforementioned effects the improvements in antioxidants status to 11
normal are of significant importance for health care Likewise Krishnakumar et al 12
(2009) observed similar results in oral cancer bearing animals Earlier Nalini et al 13
(1998) observed that black pepper may protect the colon cancer by decreasing the 14
activity of β-glucuronidase and mucinase Pellitorine (terpinoids present in black 15
pepper) showed strong cytotoxic activities against HL60 and MCT-7 cell lines (Ee et al 16
2010) Black pepper also counteracts cancer development directly (Selvendiran et al 17
2004) through modification in enzyme kinetics to control the protein level in blood 18
(Polovka and Suhaj 2010) In another study Bogomolny et al (2008) supported some 19
earlier studies that piperine owing to its potent antioxidant property can reduce protein 20
expression thus modulating cell proliferation and transformation (Selvendiran et al 21
2006) Research has revealed that pepper exerts a free-radical scavenging activity that 22
assists in controlling the progression of some cancers In some conditions the same 23
property can be useful in reducing the growth of cancer cells (Yadav and Bhatnagar 24
2007) More recently Liu et al (2010) postulated that nearly all bioactive molecules of 25
black pepper can suppress TNF-induced NF-kappaB activation The extracts of black 26
pepper at 200 microgmL and its compounds at 25 microgmL inhibited lipid peroxidation 27
by 45-85 COX enzymes by 31-80 and cancer cells proliferation by 35-868 28
Piperine when used in combination with curcumin yielded some promising results as 29
their combination restored the status of lipid peroxidation antioxidants and detoxifying 30
agents in DMBA-induced bone marrow cancer (Manoharan et al 2009) Furthermore 31
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black pepper and cardamom extracts collectively enhance the cytotoxic activity of 1
natural killer cells that indicate their potential anti-cancer effects (Majdalawieh and 2
Carr 2010) 3
The black pepper and its components are also effective in reducing the extent of toxicity 4
of certain components The drastic effects of some toxic compounds like DMBA carbon 5
tetrachloride tert-butyl hydroperoxide dioxin and AFB1 are mediated by black pepper 6
and piperine (60 microM) as elaborated by some scientists (Reen et al 1997 Koul and Kapil 7
1993 Amakura et al 2003 Han et al 2008) The undesirable effects of aforementioned 8
toxic metabolites are of serious concern for human amp animal health as they enter 9
through food chain and cause reproductive toxicity teratogenicity immune 10
dysfunction hepatotoxicity and endocrine changes (Schecter et al 2006 Ishida et al 11
2008) Researchers hypothesized that piperine may hinder hydrolysis of glucuronide 12
conjugates causing toxins and mucinase to be degraded (Kobayashi et al 2003 Nalini 13
et al 1998 Srinivasan 2007) The black pepper and its bioactive molecules hold 14
potential to prevent cancerous growth and are of important for their anti-genotoxicity 15
perspectives 16
H Other Health Benefits 17
The hypocholesterolemic and antioxidant property of black pepper has far-reaching 18
nutraceutical worth (Tachakittirungrod et al 2007) The increased levels of 19
triglycerides total amp low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol are major risk factors for 20
cardiovascular disorders Some dietary strategies can prevent prevalence and 21
pathogenesis of CVDrsquos The improvement in peroxisome proliferators-activated 22
receptor (PPAR)-α is one possible route to improve the lipid profile The piperine 23
exerted the highest trans-activational activities with EC (50) values of 84thinspmicroM and 49thinspmicroM 24
respectively (Mueller et al 2011) Earlier Taqvi et al (2008) explored underlying 25
mechanism behind cardiovascular effects of piperine (1 to 10 mgkg) It caused a dose-26
dependent decrease in mean arterial pressure (MAP) through inhibition of K+ (80 mM) 27
precontractions amp phenylephrine (PE) and Ca2+ channel blockade Piperine (20 28
mgkgday) decreased the blood pressure caused by the blockage of voltage-29
dependent calcium channels (Hlavackova et al 2010) 30
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One of the main common ailments in the world diabetes mellitus enforces a fabulous 1
health and social burden (McDonnell and Archbold 1996) The pathogenesis of diabetes 2
is dependent on many factors and glycation of the various proteins in the body is of 3
considerable importance The glycation of albumins and allied protein might lead to 4
change in nature structure and their biochemical activity Black pepper has inhibitory 5
effects on albumin glycation reaction (Dearlove et al 2008 Singletary 2010) Likewise 6
Saraswat et al (2009) reported inhibition of 40 to 90 (piperine 10 mgml) in the 7
formation of advanced glycation end-products (AGE) to lens proteins Black pepper 8
(IC50 02mgmL) showed excellent selectivity towards aldose reductase inhibition The 9
aforementioned discussion portrayed the message that inclusion of black pepper in 10
dietary strategies can be beneficial in management of diabetes and its complications 11
(Vijayakumar et al 2004 Saraswat et al 2008) However there is still needs for some 12
community-based trials for meticulousness 13
Black pepper extract has been studied by (Venkatasamy et al 2004) to treat skin 14
disorders ie vitilago that is characterized by lesions of depigmentation Ebihara et al 15
(2006) suggested that black pepper excavate and its main alkaloid piperine endorse 16
stimulatory effects on melanocyte proliferation and dendricity thus it can be used for 17
the treatment of vitiligo (Soumyanath et al 2006 Lin et al 2007) In humans black 18
pepper oil is one the strongest appetizer inhalation stimulates the swallowing in post 19
stroke patients with dysphagia Some other studies are also available regarding health 20
promoting potentials of black pepper However many of them are limited in their 21
applications owing to lack of animal studies 22
Conclusion 23
In the recent epoch much focus has been paid to functional and nutraceutical food The 24
health promoting prospective of such products is ought to bioactive components 25
present in them Black pepper owing to functional ingredients like piperine oleoresins 26
and essential oil is helpful in regulating gastrointestinal functionality It is also helpful 27
in mediating inflammation Black pepper can provide neuro-protection thus defending 28
the body from depression and Alzheimerrsquos The synergistic effect of black pepper in 29
enhancing the bioavailability of nutrients and drugs is of considerable importance 30
Overall the nutraceutical perspective of black pepper is of key importance for health 31
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care consultants However researcher concentration is immediately required to asses its 1
health promoting potential through controlled randomized trials (CRTrsquos) and cohort 2
studies Additional efforts are also required to asses its proper utilization in different 3
products and results of such studies would bring meticulousness of the concerns 4
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Cytoprotective effect of piperine against benzo[a]pyrene induced lung cancer 2
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Fitoterapia 74 109-115 4
Selvendiran K Thirunavukkarasu C Singh J P Padmavathi R and Sakthisekaran 5
D (2005) Chemopreventive effect of piperine on mitochondrial TCA cycle and 6
phase-i and glutathione-metabolizing enzymes in benzoapyrene induced lung 7
carcinogenesis in swiss albino mice Mol Cell Biochem 271 101-116 8
Shaikh J Bhosale R and Singhal R (2006) Microencapsulation of black pepper 9
oleoresin Food Chem 94 105-110 10
Shankaracharya N B Rao L J Naik J P and Nagalakshmi S (1997) 11
Characterisation of chemical constituents of indian long pepper Piper Longum L 12
J Food Sci Technol Mysore 34 73-75 13
Singh G Marimuthu P Murali H S Bawa A S (2005) Antioxidative and 14
antibacterial potentials of essential oils and extracts isolated from various spice 15
materials J Food Safety 25 130ndash145 16
Singletary K (2010) Black Pepper Overview of health benefits Food Sci 45 43-47 17
Sloan A E (2005) Top 10 global food trends Food Technol 59 20ndash32 18
Snyman T Stewart M J and Steenkamp V (2001) A fatal case of pepper poisoning 19
Forensic Sci Int 124 43-46 20
Soumyanath A Venkatasamy R Joshi M Faas L Adejuyigbe B Drake A Hider 21
R C and Young A R (2006) UV Irradiation affects melanocyte stimulatory 22
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Sowbhagya H B Sampathu S R Krishnamurthy N and Shankaranarayana M L 24
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estimation Ind Spices 27 21-23 26
Srinivasan K (2005a) Role of Spices beyond food flavouring nutraceuticals with 27
multiple health effects Food Rev Int 21 167-188 28
Srinivasan K (2005b) Spices as influencers of body metabolism an overview of three 29
decades of research Food Res Int 38 77-86 30
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Srinivasan K (2007) Black pepper and its pungent principle-piperine a review of 1
diverse physiological effects Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr 47 735-748 2
Srinivasan K (2008) Reason to Season Spices as functional food adjuncts with multiple 3
health effects Ind Food Indus 27 36-47 4
Srinivasan K Sambaiah K and Chandrasekhara N (2004) Spices as beneficial 5
hypolipidemic food adjuncts A Review Food Rev Int 20 187-220 6
Stohr J R Xiao P G and Bauer R (2001) Constituents of Chinese Piper species and 7
their inhibitory activity on prostaglandin and leukotriene biosynthesis in vitro J 8
Ethnopharmacol 75 133-139 9
Su L Yin J J Charles D Zhou K Moore J and Yu L (2007) Total phenolic 10
contents chelating capacities and radical-scavenging properties of black 11
peppercorn nutmeg rosehip cinnamon and oregano leaf Food Chem 100 990-12
997 13
Suresh D and Srinivasan K (2007) Studies on the in vitro absorption of spice 14
principles--curcumin capsaicin and piperine in rat intestines Food Chem Toxicol 15
45 1437-1442 16
Suresh D and Srinivasan K (2010) Tissue distribution amp elimination of capsaicin 17
piperine amp curcumin following oral intake in rats Ind J Med Res 131 682-691 18
Suresh D Srinivasan K (2006) Influence of curcumin capsaicin and piperine on the 19
rat liver drug-metabolizing enzyme system in vivo and in vitro Can J Physiol 20
Pharmacol 84 1259-1265 21
Szallasi A (2005) Piperine Researchers Discover New Flavor in an Ancient Spice 22
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Taqvi S I Shah A J and Gilani A H (2008) Blood pressure lowering and 27
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mycorrhizae Sci Hort 92 339-346 31
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Chemopreventive potential of piperine in 712-dimethylbenz[a]anthracene 11
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11ndash18 13
Venkatasamy R Faas L Young A R Raman A and Hider R C (2004) Effects of 14
piperine analogues on stimulation of melanocytes proliferation and melanocyte 15
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Vijayakumar R S and Nalini N (2006) Efficacy of piperine an alkaloidal constituent 17
from Piper Nigrum on erythrocyte antioxidant status in high fat diet and 18
antithyroid drug induced hyperlipidemic rats Cell Biochem Function 24 491ndash498 19
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Volak L P Ghirmai S Cashman J R and Court M H (2008) Curcuminoids inhibit 23
multiple human cytochromes P450 UDP-glucuronosyltransferase and 24
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Piper Nigrum L and its oleoresins A reversed phase high performance liquid 5
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pp 21-40 Parthasarathy V A Chempakam B and Zachariah T J Eds CABI 12
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123 418-422 17
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herbs with cytochrome Drug Metab Rev 35 35ndash98 21
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Table-1 Botanical Classification of black pepper Groups Name
Kingdom Plantae
Subkingdom Tracheobionta
Superdivision Spermatophyta
Division Magnoliophyta
Class Magnoliopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Family Piperales
Order Piperaceae
Genus Piper L
Specie Piper nigrum L Source USDA NRCS 2010 The PLANTS Database (httpplants usdagov 9 May 2010)
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Table 2 Rich phytochemistry of the black pepper Sr No Researcher Chemical Components Percentage
1 Lee et al (2004) Singletary (2010)
Essential oil Piperine Chavicine Piperidine Fatty oils Resin Starch
1-25 5-9 1 8 6-8 0-5 22-42
2 Ravindran and Johny (2001)
Essential oil Piperine Starch Oleoresin
04 to 70 20 to 74 15-45 35-12
3 Murthy and Bhattacharya (2008)
Essential oil (limonene β-caryophyllene sabinene and β-pinene)
4 Singh et al (2005) Acetone extract Piperine Piperolein Piper amide Guineensine
335 137 34 323
5 Utpala et al (2008) Phenol contents 03 to 08 mgg
6 Orav et al (2004) Musenga et al (2007)
Essential oil
β-caryophyllene Limonene β-pinene ∆-3-carene Sabinene α-pinene Eugenol Terpinen-4-ol Hedycaryol β-eudesmol Caryophyllene oxide α-phellandrene
14-704 29-384 07-256 17-190 0-122 03-104 01-410 0-132 0-91 0-97 01-72 NA
7 Jirovetz et al (2002) Elemol Germacrene-D Limonene Β-pinene α-pinene β-ocimine β-pinene α-phellandrene αhumulene ∆-carene Βphellandrene T-muurolol
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Table 3 Functional amp Nutraceuticals Effect of Bioactive Compounds of Black Pepper
Bioactive compounds
Functional amp Nutraceuticals Role Researchers
Piperine
1 Bio-absorption of vitamins and trace elements 2 Effective against acute inflammatory process 3 Antimicrobial properties 4 Improved functionality of gastrointestinal tract 5 Decreased body weight and visceral fat accumulation 6 Improved bioavailability of curcumin and catechins 7 Enhanced bioavailability of many drugs 8 Piperine ameliorate the chronic mild stress 9 Reduce risk of cancer 10 reducing the extent of toxicity of certain components
Kumoro et al 2009 Capasso et al 2002 Bang et al 2009 Sangwan et al 2008 Badmaev et al 2000 Okumura et al 2010 Singletary 2010 Pattanaik et al 2009 Li et al 2007 Vellaichamy et al 2009 Han et al 2008
Essential oil
1 Contributes aroma 2 Control worm infestations
Zachariah et al 2010 Dorman and Deans 2000
Phenolics 1 Reduce oxidation process 2 Ameliorating oxidative stress
Renjie et al 2010 Saxena et al 2007
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Journal Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition Manuscript ID BFSN-2011-0286 Manuscript Title BLACK PEPPER AND HEALTH CLAIMS A COMPREHENSIVE
TREATISE
Dear Editor I have seen the reviewerrsquos comments eagerly and made the following changes in the article as per desired Query 1 The some text in the article should be written again as language should be
simple and lucid for the readers and researchers The use of same
sentencesconcepts aspects at multiple places should be avoided
Answer 1 Corrections have been made Now appropriate words are used for
specific purpose
Query 2 Health benefits should be checked again and each aspect should be
discussed only at one place I would suggest the authors to add up one or
two table regarding the health promoting potential of the black pepper
Answer 2 Every aspect related to health endorsing effects of black pepper has been
discussed separately only at one place Table regarding health benefits of
black pepper has now been added in the manuscript
Query 3 Finally yet importantly grammatical errors should be removed
Answer 3 All grammatical errors have been eliminated from the text
Query 4 The first line of the abstract should be as ldquoFor millennia spices have been
an integral part of human diets and commerce Recently the widespread
recognition of diet-health linkages bolsters the dietary importance of
spices and herbsrdquo
Answer 4 It has been changed according to reviewerrsquos comments
Query 5 The words selection should be appropriate especially in the abstract
section eg ldquoholdrdquo is used twice that should be avoided
Answer 5 Proper and suitable words has been incorporated in text especially
abstract portion and duplication has been removed
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Query 6 Page 1 Line 24 The sentence use should ldquoBlack pepper (Piper nigrum L)
is an important healthy food owing to its antioxidant amp antimicrobial
potential and gastro-protective modulesrdquo
Answer 6 Now sentence is according to reviewerrsquos suggestions
Query 7 From abstract ldquoMore recently cell-culture studies and animal modeling
predicted the role of black pepper against number of maladiesrdquo can be
omitted as its duplication of same concepts mentioned earlier
Answer 7 We all authors have discussed and suggested that this sentence has
different meanings and not considered as duplication
Query 8 Page 1 Line 37 Component should be replaced with components in the
abstract Accordingly the complete sentence should be re-written
Answer 8 The word ldquocomponentsrdquo has remained same as it means different
components of piper nigrum
Query 9 Meta-analysis represents single expression or experiment so it should be
changed to meta-analyses
Answer 9 Changes has been incorporated according to reviewerrsquos comments
Query 10 First and second paragraph can be combined into one I think following
could be one possibility ldquoIn the recent era efforts have been directed to
establish scientific rationale for health improving potential of functional
and nutraceuticals foods Amongst prevention of cardiovascular
disorders (CVD) cancer insurgence diabetes mellitus Alzheimerrsquos
disease and variety of inflammatory ailments through dietary modules is
of prime consideration Moreover emerging findings in the nutrigenomics
and proteomics further reflected their importance in a deeper sense
(Chonpathompikunlert et al 2010) The list of healthy foods marketed
with distinct health claims is long enough However spices and their
bioactive components are more promising candidates for their inclusion in
diet-based regimens to improve human health (Geoffrey 2006 Butt et al
2009) Their different parts including dried seed bark fruit root and
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flower are in use as food adjuncts that impart flavor aroma and color to
foods (Srinivasan 2008 Singletary 2010)rdquo
Answer 10 First and second paragraph of manuscript has now been combined
Query 11 Chonpathompikunlert et al 2010 should be checked again Is paper
published in 2010 or 2009 as two references are given in reference section
Answer 11 Chonpathompikunlert et al 2010 has been published in 2010
Query 12 Why authors written these sentence eg ldquoBeing the sole reason for many
of the attacks in the ancient ages still considered instrumental in the
economies of many nations across the globe (Srinivasan 2005)rdquo and
ldquoDuring the era of industrialization and globalization these commodities
were traded in the western countries that led to wide bloom in their
productionrdquo as they must be deleted I would suggest authors to look into
introduction again and reduce its length to 34th Moreover the sentences
should be linked with each in the same paragraphs
Answer 12 The Correction has been and these sentences were deleted from the text
Query 13 Page 3 Line 1 Human subject should be replaced with human subjects
Answer 13 It has been done according to suggestions
Query 14 The last two paragraphs can also be merged up into one
Answer 14 Both paragraphs has been combined
Query 15 Functional uses can be replaced with applications
Answer 15 Changes has been incorporated according to comment
Query 16 The first paragraph should be re-written again Last sentence can be
deleted The authors should delete the reference ldquoDM 2009rdquo
Answer 16 Changes have been made in first paragraph Reference has also been
deleted
Query 17 The authors should be specific is use of unit systems as molminus1 is not right
as it should be molminus1 Please check the manuscript again
Answer 17 Unit has been written properly All manuscript has now been carefully
written
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Query 18 ldquoPiperine and its allied components like piperidine and chavicine are
responsible for pungent properties of black pepper (Badmaev et al 2000
Bhattacharjee and Sengupta 2009)rdquo should be adjusted at the end of first
paragraph of heading ldquopiperinerdquo
Answer 18 Correction has been made accordingly
Query 19 Page 6 Line 17 ldquoBlack pepper essential oil contributes towards the aroma
oleoresin contributes towards the overall taste and the alkaloid piperine
imparts pungency (Zachariah et al 2010)rdquo should be adjusted in the first
paragraph of the main heading
Answer 19 All has been incorporated according to reviewerrsquos suggestion
Query 20 The section of essential oil amp phenolics should be re-written
Answer 20 This portion has now been re-written again
Query 21 The introduction of each aspectsub-heading should be deleted It will
reduce the length of the article considerably The same point is valid for
some other parts of the manuscript too eg Page 7 (Line 13-19) Page 10
(Line 4-10) Page 14 Line 7-21) Page 18 (Line 28-30) etc The text should
be reduced in all these cases
Answer 21 All sub headings has been deleted from the text
Query 22 Humanity should be replaced with mankind as humanity is property not
noun
Answer 22 Humanity has now been replaced with mankind
Query 23 ldquousing different assays ie thiobarbituric acid value (TBA) DPPH radical
scavenging and total antioxidant activity (FTC method)rdquo can be deleted
Answer 23 It has been done according to reviewerrsquos comments
Query 24 ldquoIn addition the inhibitory action as observed through FTC method
strengthened the claims for strong antioxidant activities of essential oil
and oleoresinsrdquo can also be deleted
Answer 24 It has been done according to reviewerrsquos comments
Query 25 Page 8 Line 18 Paragraph needs re-phrasing to make it lucid
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Answer 25 Paragraph has been re-phrased
Query 26 ldquoSpices and herbs are traditional remedies to cure some maladies and
diseased conditions in South Asian territoriesrdquo is duplication thus should
be removed
Answer 26 All duplicate sentences have been removed from the text
Query 27 Re-arrange the section ldquoAnti-inflammatory Potentialrdquo to make it lucid and
introductory details should be avoided eg ldquoThey postulated that
inhibition of interlukon (IL6) matrix metalloproteinase (MMPs)
prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) and activator protein 1rdquo need further clarity
Answer 27 The paragraph has been re-arranged and cleared completely
Query 28 C Antimicrobial Potential of Black Pepper Reference support is limited
Answer 28 More references has now been added in this portion
Query 29 Gastrointestinal health and nutrient absorption needs revision in first and
last paragraph to clear the evidences presented
Answer 29 The literature regarding gastrointestinal health and nutrient absorption
has been revised properly
Query 30 Page 13 Line 5-21 Can data be presented in Tabular form
Answer 30 The details are mentioned in the text Therefore its tabular presentation
would be only duplication of findings not else
Query 31 ldquoSeveral research interventions resulted in finalizing the assumption that
the depressed state is result of many factors that act into play of which
patho-physiological changes of depression includes the increased
glucocorticoid secretion followed by decreased level of brain derived
neurotrophic factor in the hippocampusrdquo can be deleted
Answer 31 The section has been deletec
Query 32 ldquoThe combination of all these parameters can lead to the state where
reduction of hippocampal volume occurs thus resulting in depression and
allied discrepanciesrdquo can also be deleted
Answer 32 The section has been deletec
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Query 33 ldquoChronic stress procedure (CSP) induction in rats is suitable model used
worldwide to assess the potential of dietary components and drugs
against depressionrdquo can also be deleted
Answer 33 The section has been deletec
Query 34 ldquoThe efficacy of drugs is limited as they are effective in the initial stages
but unable to stop the cascade of events going on the central nervous
systemrdquo can not be claimed as most of ailments are treated with the
pharmaceuticals
Answer 34 The section has been deleted and suggestion has been incorporated
Query 35 Last paragraph at Page 15 should be re-written
Answer 35 The last paragraph has been skipped as it was carrying information
supported by only one or two references
Query 36 First paragraph at ldquoBlack pepper against cancerrdquo should be revised
Answer 36 The paragraph is revised and its now writes as ldquoAccording to an estimate
the prevalence of cancer can be reduced (30 to 40) with the dietary habits
(Anto et al 2002 Zhou et al 2003) Some population-based studies also
indicated that consumption of foods rich in bioactive molecules can
decrease the risk of various ailments especially cancer In this regard
consumption of spices is positively correlated with reduced risks of cancer
incidence in Asian and Mediterranean regions (Mohandes et al 1999)
Even the higher risk of malignancies in developing economies can be
linked with the reduced intake of spices (Fleischauer et al 2000 Sloan
2005 Selvendiran et al 2005)rdquo
Query 37 The citations like ldquoZhou et al (2003)rdquo Vellaichamy et al (2009) and
Krishnakumar et al (2009) needs little elaboration regarding their findings
and mechanisms of action Its looks only addition of references as their
results is not properly elaborated
Answer 37 The results of researchers suggested above are mentioned in the text
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Query 38 The section ldquoOther Health Benefitsrdquo needs some greater considerations as
authors just piled up information and literature rather made conclusive
discussion The section can be completely omitted However if authors
want to retain the text than a Tablefigure can be more useful
Answer 38 The section is reviewed again and duplications and unnecessary details
are now skipped from the text
Query 39 Paragraph starting from Vanilloid receptor (TRPV1) should be completely
omitted ass its just contains three studies and no clear links are discussed
with special reference to nutrition point of view
Answer 39 The complete paragraph has been deleted
Query 40 In my view ldquoSome other studies are also available regarding health
promoting potentials of black pepper However many of them are limited
in their applications owing to lack of animal studiesrdquo should be added at
the end of heading ldquoOther health benefitsrdquo
Answer 40 The answer is same as to mentioned in Suggestion 35
Query 41 Authors should check references section again for style and etc Some
references needs to be cited in the text and vice versa
Answer 41 The references style has been checked again and mistakes observed are
corrected
I would like accept that mistakes removed from the article considerably and indeed I am looking forward for better write-up and presentation skills in the future Lastly I would like to request to kindly accept the manuscript as it has been considerably improved Corresponding authors M Tauseef Sultan Assistant Professor Bahauddin Zakariya University Multan Email tauseefsultanhotmailcom
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medicinal phytochemicals found in other dietary spices Its bioavailability enhancing 1
properties makes black pepper one of the most important spices 2
F Neuroprotective potential of black pepper 3
Globally statistics are alarming regarding the mental and brain ailments According to 4
estimate more than 450 million people suffer from some nervous problems (Gupta et 5
al 2000) Amongst depression is leading source of distress and discomfort for more 6
than 20 of global population (Kessler et al 1994) Humans in a bid to find the way out 7
to these conditions have devised many possible methods yet are not so successful in this 8
arena (Dorman et al 2000 Fu et al 2010) 9
The neuroprotective role of functional foods has been highlighted in the recent past to 10
cure number of ailments In this regard antioxidant potential of black pepper and its 11
bioactive molecules is of considerable importance to improve brain function 12
(Wattanathorn et al 2008) Furthermore the supplementation of piperine (5 10 and 13
20mgkg bodyday) provides neuro-protection including improved cognitive function 14
(Hanumanthachar and Miland 2005 Lee et al 2005) Li et al (2007) previously 15
investigated the antidepressant-like effect of piperine (25 5 and 10 mgkg) Their 16
results revealed that piperine ameliorated the chronic mild stress due to changes in 17
sucrose consumption plasma corticosterone level and open field activity They 18
commented that up-regulation of the progenitor cell proliferation of hippocampus and 19
cytoprotective activities are responsible for antidepressant-like effect of piperine Later 20
Li et al (2007) added that piperine treatment up-regulated brain-derived neurotrophic 21
factor (BDNF) and mRNA expression Additionally Hu et al (2009) indicated that 22
piperine (10 amp 20 mgkg) improved the depression through reduction in ACTH and 23
CRH levels thus ultimately leading to modulating hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal 24
(HPA) axis Recently Bhutani et al (2009) suggested to use piperine in combination 25
with curcumin for the treatment of depressive disorders The behavioral studies using 26
forced swimming test (FST) and tail suspension test (TST) revealed that piperine is 27
potent anti-depressant agent 10 amp 20 mgkg (Lee et al 2005 Mohit et al 2009 Liao 28
et al 2009) 29
Currently the number of patients suffering from Alzheimerrsquos disease is one of the 30
biggest challenges being faced by mankind (Filley 1995 Zarotsky et al 2003 Liston et 31
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al 2004) The scientists over the globe attempted to isolate some natural products 1
suitable against such disorders (Galli et al 2002 Youdim et al 2002 Jabeen et al 2007) 2
In one such study Chonpathompikunlert et al (2010) studied the effects of piperine in 3
rat modeling and observed that piperine (5 10 and 20 mgkg BW) significantly 4
improved memory impairment and neurodegeneration in hippocampus Piperine and 5
its analog (methyl piperate) have ability to restrain the monoamine oxidases (MAO) (Li 6
et al 2007 Naseri and Yahyavi 2008) that is one of suitable strategy to prevent 7
neurodegenerative problems such as Alzheimerrsquos and Parkinsonrsquos (Kong et al 2004 8
Edmondson et al 2007 Lee et al 2008) However the effects of piperine on 9
neurogenesis are not well demonstrated in human subjects but modes of actions could 10
possible be reduced extent of lipid peroxidation and acetylcholinesterase enzyme 11
(Youdim et al 2002) 12
Black pepper and its active ingredients can be supportive in treating various disorders 13
related to nervous systems that include depression Alzheimer epilepsy etc However 14
its pharmaceutical application cannot be warranted now owing to less number of 15
scientific investigations in human subjects Therefore as earlier stated that controlled 16
randomized trials should be conducted keeping in mind the above discussion to bring 17
meticulousness of the issues 18
G Black pepper against cancer 19
According to an estimate the prevalence of cancer can be reduced (30 to 40) with the 20
dietary habits (Anto et al 2002 Zhou et al 2003) Some population-based studies also 21
indicated that consumption of foods rich in bioactive molecules can decrease the risk of 22
various ailments especially cancer In this regard consumption of spices is positively 23
correlated with reduced risks of cancer incidence in Asian and Mediterranean regions 24
(Mohandes et al 1999) Even the higher risk of malignancies in developing economies 25
can be linked with the reduced intake of spices (Fleischauer et al 2000 Sloan 2005 26
Selvendiran et al 2005) 27
The anticancer perspectives of black pepper include modulation of phase-I phase-II 28
detoxification systems inhibition of lipid peroxidation and indeed improvement in 29
antioxidants status (Selvendiran and Sakthisekaran 2004) In this regard Zhou et al 30
(2003) presented the evidences that the positive anticancer effects of piperine against 31
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benzo-pyrene induced lung carcinogenesis in mice model are due to its ability to 1
interaction with cytochrome P450 enzyme syste Later Selvendiran et al (2004) 2
explicated that piperine exhibited in vitro and in vivo dose-dependent inhibition of 3
phase-I detoxification system (Bhardwaj et al 2002) Moreover piperine modulated the 4
mitochondrial tricarboxylic acid cycle and glutathione-metabolizing enzymes in animal 5
model lung carcinogenesis (Thirunavukkarasu et al 2001 Vijayakumar et al 2004 6
Suresh and Srinivasan 2006) Later Vellaichamy et al (2009) examined the 7
chemopreventive potential of piperine (50mgkg) against 712-8
dimethylbenz[a]anthracene (DMBA)-induced skin carcinogenesis Piperine modulated 9
the phase I amp II detoxification system effectively thus ameliorating lipid peroxidation 10
In addition to aforementioned effects the improvements in antioxidants status to 11
normal are of significant importance for health care Likewise Krishnakumar et al 12
(2009) observed similar results in oral cancer bearing animals Earlier Nalini et al 13
(1998) observed that black pepper may protect the colon cancer by decreasing the 14
activity of β-glucuronidase and mucinase Pellitorine (terpinoids present in black 15
pepper) showed strong cytotoxic activities against HL60 and MCT-7 cell lines (Ee et al 16
2010) Black pepper also counteracts cancer development directly (Selvendiran et al 17
2004) through modification in enzyme kinetics to control the protein level in blood 18
(Polovka and Suhaj 2010) In another study Bogomolny et al (2008) supported some 19
earlier studies that piperine owing to its potent antioxidant property can reduce protein 20
expression thus modulating cell proliferation and transformation (Selvendiran et al 21
2006) Research has revealed that pepper exerts a free-radical scavenging activity that 22
assists in controlling the progression of some cancers In some conditions the same 23
property can be useful in reducing the growth of cancer cells (Yadav and Bhatnagar 24
2007) More recently Liu et al (2010) postulated that nearly all bioactive molecules of 25
black pepper can suppress TNF-induced NF-kappaB activation The extracts of black 26
pepper at 200 microgmL and its compounds at 25 microgmL inhibited lipid peroxidation 27
by 45-85 COX enzymes by 31-80 and cancer cells proliferation by 35-868 28
Piperine when used in combination with curcumin yielded some promising results as 29
their combination restored the status of lipid peroxidation antioxidants and detoxifying 30
agents in DMBA-induced bone marrow cancer (Manoharan et al 2009) Furthermore 31
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black pepper and cardamom extracts collectively enhance the cytotoxic activity of 1
natural killer cells that indicate their potential anti-cancer effects (Majdalawieh and 2
Carr 2010) 3
The black pepper and its components are also effective in reducing the extent of toxicity 4
of certain components The drastic effects of some toxic compounds like DMBA carbon 5
tetrachloride tert-butyl hydroperoxide dioxin and AFB1 are mediated by black pepper 6
and piperine (60 microM) as elaborated by some scientists (Reen et al 1997 Koul and Kapil 7
1993 Amakura et al 2003 Han et al 2008) The undesirable effects of aforementioned 8
toxic metabolites are of serious concern for human amp animal health as they enter 9
through food chain and cause reproductive toxicity teratogenicity immune 10
dysfunction hepatotoxicity and endocrine changes (Schecter et al 2006 Ishida et al 11
2008) Researchers hypothesized that piperine may hinder hydrolysis of glucuronide 12
conjugates causing toxins and mucinase to be degraded (Kobayashi et al 2003 Nalini 13
et al 1998 Srinivasan 2007) The black pepper and its bioactive molecules hold 14
potential to prevent cancerous growth and are of important for their anti-genotoxicity 15
perspectives 16
H Other Health Benefits 17
The hypocholesterolemic and antioxidant property of black pepper has far-reaching 18
nutraceutical worth (Tachakittirungrod et al 2007) The increased levels of 19
triglycerides total amp low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol are major risk factors for 20
cardiovascular disorders Some dietary strategies can prevent prevalence and 21
pathogenesis of CVDrsquos The improvement in peroxisome proliferators-activated 22
receptor (PPAR)-α is one possible route to improve the lipid profile The piperine 23
exerted the highest trans-activational activities with EC (50) values of 84thinspmicroM and 49thinspmicroM 24
respectively (Mueller et al 2011) Earlier Taqvi et al (2008) explored underlying 25
mechanism behind cardiovascular effects of piperine (1 to 10 mgkg) It caused a dose-26
dependent decrease in mean arterial pressure (MAP) through inhibition of K+ (80 mM) 27
precontractions amp phenylephrine (PE) and Ca2+ channel blockade Piperine (20 28
mgkgday) decreased the blood pressure caused by the blockage of voltage-29
dependent calcium channels (Hlavackova et al 2010) 30
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One of the main common ailments in the world diabetes mellitus enforces a fabulous 1
health and social burden (McDonnell and Archbold 1996) The pathogenesis of diabetes 2
is dependent on many factors and glycation of the various proteins in the body is of 3
considerable importance The glycation of albumins and allied protein might lead to 4
change in nature structure and their biochemical activity Black pepper has inhibitory 5
effects on albumin glycation reaction (Dearlove et al 2008 Singletary 2010) Likewise 6
Saraswat et al (2009) reported inhibition of 40 to 90 (piperine 10 mgml) in the 7
formation of advanced glycation end-products (AGE) to lens proteins Black pepper 8
(IC50 02mgmL) showed excellent selectivity towards aldose reductase inhibition The 9
aforementioned discussion portrayed the message that inclusion of black pepper in 10
dietary strategies can be beneficial in management of diabetes and its complications 11
(Vijayakumar et al 2004 Saraswat et al 2008) However there is still needs for some 12
community-based trials for meticulousness 13
Black pepper extract has been studied by (Venkatasamy et al 2004) to treat skin 14
disorders ie vitilago that is characterized by lesions of depigmentation Ebihara et al 15
(2006) suggested that black pepper excavate and its main alkaloid piperine endorse 16
stimulatory effects on melanocyte proliferation and dendricity thus it can be used for 17
the treatment of vitiligo (Soumyanath et al 2006 Lin et al 2007) In humans black 18
pepper oil is one the strongest appetizer inhalation stimulates the swallowing in post 19
stroke patients with dysphagia Some other studies are also available regarding health 20
promoting potentials of black pepper However many of them are limited in their 21
applications owing to lack of animal studies 22
Conclusion 23
In the recent epoch much focus has been paid to functional and nutraceutical food The 24
health promoting prospective of such products is ought to bioactive components 25
present in them Black pepper owing to functional ingredients like piperine oleoresins 26
and essential oil is helpful in regulating gastrointestinal functionality It is also helpful 27
in mediating inflammation Black pepper can provide neuro-protection thus defending 28
the body from depression and Alzheimerrsquos The synergistic effect of black pepper in 29
enhancing the bioavailability of nutrients and drugs is of considerable importance 30
Overall the nutraceutical perspective of black pepper is of key importance for health 31
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care consultants However researcher concentration is immediately required to asses its 1
health promoting potential through controlled randomized trials (CRTrsquos) and cohort 2
studies Additional efforts are also required to asses its proper utilization in different 3
products and results of such studies would bring meticulousness of the concerns 4
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and Watanabe T (2010) Graduate School of Nutritional and Environmental 21
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Table-1 Botanical Classification of black pepper Groups Name
Kingdom Plantae
Subkingdom Tracheobionta
Superdivision Spermatophyta
Division Magnoliophyta
Class Magnoliopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Family Piperales
Order Piperaceae
Genus Piper L
Specie Piper nigrum L Source USDA NRCS 2010 The PLANTS Database (httpplants usdagov 9 May 2010)
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Table 2 Rich phytochemistry of the black pepper Sr No Researcher Chemical Components Percentage
1 Lee et al (2004) Singletary (2010)
Essential oil Piperine Chavicine Piperidine Fatty oils Resin Starch
1-25 5-9 1 8 6-8 0-5 22-42
2 Ravindran and Johny (2001)
Essential oil Piperine Starch Oleoresin
04 to 70 20 to 74 15-45 35-12
3 Murthy and Bhattacharya (2008)
Essential oil (limonene β-caryophyllene sabinene and β-pinene)
4 Singh et al (2005) Acetone extract Piperine Piperolein Piper amide Guineensine
335 137 34 323
5 Utpala et al (2008) Phenol contents 03 to 08 mgg
6 Orav et al (2004) Musenga et al (2007)
Essential oil
β-caryophyllene Limonene β-pinene ∆-3-carene Sabinene α-pinene Eugenol Terpinen-4-ol Hedycaryol β-eudesmol Caryophyllene oxide α-phellandrene
14-704 29-384 07-256 17-190 0-122 03-104 01-410 0-132 0-91 0-97 01-72 NA
7 Jirovetz et al (2002) Elemol Germacrene-D Limonene Β-pinene α-pinene β-ocimine β-pinene α-phellandrene αhumulene ∆-carene Βphellandrene T-muurolol
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Table 3 Functional amp Nutraceuticals Effect of Bioactive Compounds of Black Pepper
Bioactive compounds
Functional amp Nutraceuticals Role Researchers
Piperine
1 Bio-absorption of vitamins and trace elements 2 Effective against acute inflammatory process 3 Antimicrobial properties 4 Improved functionality of gastrointestinal tract 5 Decreased body weight and visceral fat accumulation 6 Improved bioavailability of curcumin and catechins 7 Enhanced bioavailability of many drugs 8 Piperine ameliorate the chronic mild stress 9 Reduce risk of cancer 10 reducing the extent of toxicity of certain components
Kumoro et al 2009 Capasso et al 2002 Bang et al 2009 Sangwan et al 2008 Badmaev et al 2000 Okumura et al 2010 Singletary 2010 Pattanaik et al 2009 Li et al 2007 Vellaichamy et al 2009 Han et al 2008
Essential oil
1 Contributes aroma 2 Control worm infestations
Zachariah et al 2010 Dorman and Deans 2000
Phenolics 1 Reduce oxidation process 2 Ameliorating oxidative stress
Renjie et al 2010 Saxena et al 2007
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Journal Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition Manuscript ID BFSN-2011-0286 Manuscript Title BLACK PEPPER AND HEALTH CLAIMS A COMPREHENSIVE
TREATISE
Dear Editor I have seen the reviewerrsquos comments eagerly and made the following changes in the article as per desired Query 1 The some text in the article should be written again as language should be
simple and lucid for the readers and researchers The use of same
sentencesconcepts aspects at multiple places should be avoided
Answer 1 Corrections have been made Now appropriate words are used for
specific purpose
Query 2 Health benefits should be checked again and each aspect should be
discussed only at one place I would suggest the authors to add up one or
two table regarding the health promoting potential of the black pepper
Answer 2 Every aspect related to health endorsing effects of black pepper has been
discussed separately only at one place Table regarding health benefits of
black pepper has now been added in the manuscript
Query 3 Finally yet importantly grammatical errors should be removed
Answer 3 All grammatical errors have been eliminated from the text
Query 4 The first line of the abstract should be as ldquoFor millennia spices have been
an integral part of human diets and commerce Recently the widespread
recognition of diet-health linkages bolsters the dietary importance of
spices and herbsrdquo
Answer 4 It has been changed according to reviewerrsquos comments
Query 5 The words selection should be appropriate especially in the abstract
section eg ldquoholdrdquo is used twice that should be avoided
Answer 5 Proper and suitable words has been incorporated in text especially
abstract portion and duplication has been removed
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Query 6 Page 1 Line 24 The sentence use should ldquoBlack pepper (Piper nigrum L)
is an important healthy food owing to its antioxidant amp antimicrobial
potential and gastro-protective modulesrdquo
Answer 6 Now sentence is according to reviewerrsquos suggestions
Query 7 From abstract ldquoMore recently cell-culture studies and animal modeling
predicted the role of black pepper against number of maladiesrdquo can be
omitted as its duplication of same concepts mentioned earlier
Answer 7 We all authors have discussed and suggested that this sentence has
different meanings and not considered as duplication
Query 8 Page 1 Line 37 Component should be replaced with components in the
abstract Accordingly the complete sentence should be re-written
Answer 8 The word ldquocomponentsrdquo has remained same as it means different
components of piper nigrum
Query 9 Meta-analysis represents single expression or experiment so it should be
changed to meta-analyses
Answer 9 Changes has been incorporated according to reviewerrsquos comments
Query 10 First and second paragraph can be combined into one I think following
could be one possibility ldquoIn the recent era efforts have been directed to
establish scientific rationale for health improving potential of functional
and nutraceuticals foods Amongst prevention of cardiovascular
disorders (CVD) cancer insurgence diabetes mellitus Alzheimerrsquos
disease and variety of inflammatory ailments through dietary modules is
of prime consideration Moreover emerging findings in the nutrigenomics
and proteomics further reflected their importance in a deeper sense
(Chonpathompikunlert et al 2010) The list of healthy foods marketed
with distinct health claims is long enough However spices and their
bioactive components are more promising candidates for their inclusion in
diet-based regimens to improve human health (Geoffrey 2006 Butt et al
2009) Their different parts including dried seed bark fruit root and
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flower are in use as food adjuncts that impart flavor aroma and color to
foods (Srinivasan 2008 Singletary 2010)rdquo
Answer 10 First and second paragraph of manuscript has now been combined
Query 11 Chonpathompikunlert et al 2010 should be checked again Is paper
published in 2010 or 2009 as two references are given in reference section
Answer 11 Chonpathompikunlert et al 2010 has been published in 2010
Query 12 Why authors written these sentence eg ldquoBeing the sole reason for many
of the attacks in the ancient ages still considered instrumental in the
economies of many nations across the globe (Srinivasan 2005)rdquo and
ldquoDuring the era of industrialization and globalization these commodities
were traded in the western countries that led to wide bloom in their
productionrdquo as they must be deleted I would suggest authors to look into
introduction again and reduce its length to 34th Moreover the sentences
should be linked with each in the same paragraphs
Answer 12 The Correction has been and these sentences were deleted from the text
Query 13 Page 3 Line 1 Human subject should be replaced with human subjects
Answer 13 It has been done according to suggestions
Query 14 The last two paragraphs can also be merged up into one
Answer 14 Both paragraphs has been combined
Query 15 Functional uses can be replaced with applications
Answer 15 Changes has been incorporated according to comment
Query 16 The first paragraph should be re-written again Last sentence can be
deleted The authors should delete the reference ldquoDM 2009rdquo
Answer 16 Changes have been made in first paragraph Reference has also been
deleted
Query 17 The authors should be specific is use of unit systems as molminus1 is not right
as it should be molminus1 Please check the manuscript again
Answer 17 Unit has been written properly All manuscript has now been carefully
written
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Query 18 ldquoPiperine and its allied components like piperidine and chavicine are
responsible for pungent properties of black pepper (Badmaev et al 2000
Bhattacharjee and Sengupta 2009)rdquo should be adjusted at the end of first
paragraph of heading ldquopiperinerdquo
Answer 18 Correction has been made accordingly
Query 19 Page 6 Line 17 ldquoBlack pepper essential oil contributes towards the aroma
oleoresin contributes towards the overall taste and the alkaloid piperine
imparts pungency (Zachariah et al 2010)rdquo should be adjusted in the first
paragraph of the main heading
Answer 19 All has been incorporated according to reviewerrsquos suggestion
Query 20 The section of essential oil amp phenolics should be re-written
Answer 20 This portion has now been re-written again
Query 21 The introduction of each aspectsub-heading should be deleted It will
reduce the length of the article considerably The same point is valid for
some other parts of the manuscript too eg Page 7 (Line 13-19) Page 10
(Line 4-10) Page 14 Line 7-21) Page 18 (Line 28-30) etc The text should
be reduced in all these cases
Answer 21 All sub headings has been deleted from the text
Query 22 Humanity should be replaced with mankind as humanity is property not
noun
Answer 22 Humanity has now been replaced with mankind
Query 23 ldquousing different assays ie thiobarbituric acid value (TBA) DPPH radical
scavenging and total antioxidant activity (FTC method)rdquo can be deleted
Answer 23 It has been done according to reviewerrsquos comments
Query 24 ldquoIn addition the inhibitory action as observed through FTC method
strengthened the claims for strong antioxidant activities of essential oil
and oleoresinsrdquo can also be deleted
Answer 24 It has been done according to reviewerrsquos comments
Query 25 Page 8 Line 18 Paragraph needs re-phrasing to make it lucid
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Answer 25 Paragraph has been re-phrased
Query 26 ldquoSpices and herbs are traditional remedies to cure some maladies and
diseased conditions in South Asian territoriesrdquo is duplication thus should
be removed
Answer 26 All duplicate sentences have been removed from the text
Query 27 Re-arrange the section ldquoAnti-inflammatory Potentialrdquo to make it lucid and
introductory details should be avoided eg ldquoThey postulated that
inhibition of interlukon (IL6) matrix metalloproteinase (MMPs)
prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) and activator protein 1rdquo need further clarity
Answer 27 The paragraph has been re-arranged and cleared completely
Query 28 C Antimicrobial Potential of Black Pepper Reference support is limited
Answer 28 More references has now been added in this portion
Query 29 Gastrointestinal health and nutrient absorption needs revision in first and
last paragraph to clear the evidences presented
Answer 29 The literature regarding gastrointestinal health and nutrient absorption
has been revised properly
Query 30 Page 13 Line 5-21 Can data be presented in Tabular form
Answer 30 The details are mentioned in the text Therefore its tabular presentation
would be only duplication of findings not else
Query 31 ldquoSeveral research interventions resulted in finalizing the assumption that
the depressed state is result of many factors that act into play of which
patho-physiological changes of depression includes the increased
glucocorticoid secretion followed by decreased level of brain derived
neurotrophic factor in the hippocampusrdquo can be deleted
Answer 31 The section has been deletec
Query 32 ldquoThe combination of all these parameters can lead to the state where
reduction of hippocampal volume occurs thus resulting in depression and
allied discrepanciesrdquo can also be deleted
Answer 32 The section has been deletec
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Query 33 ldquoChronic stress procedure (CSP) induction in rats is suitable model used
worldwide to assess the potential of dietary components and drugs
against depressionrdquo can also be deleted
Answer 33 The section has been deletec
Query 34 ldquoThe efficacy of drugs is limited as they are effective in the initial stages
but unable to stop the cascade of events going on the central nervous
systemrdquo can not be claimed as most of ailments are treated with the
pharmaceuticals
Answer 34 The section has been deleted and suggestion has been incorporated
Query 35 Last paragraph at Page 15 should be re-written
Answer 35 The last paragraph has been skipped as it was carrying information
supported by only one or two references
Query 36 First paragraph at ldquoBlack pepper against cancerrdquo should be revised
Answer 36 The paragraph is revised and its now writes as ldquoAccording to an estimate
the prevalence of cancer can be reduced (30 to 40) with the dietary habits
(Anto et al 2002 Zhou et al 2003) Some population-based studies also
indicated that consumption of foods rich in bioactive molecules can
decrease the risk of various ailments especially cancer In this regard
consumption of spices is positively correlated with reduced risks of cancer
incidence in Asian and Mediterranean regions (Mohandes et al 1999)
Even the higher risk of malignancies in developing economies can be
linked with the reduced intake of spices (Fleischauer et al 2000 Sloan
2005 Selvendiran et al 2005)rdquo
Query 37 The citations like ldquoZhou et al (2003)rdquo Vellaichamy et al (2009) and
Krishnakumar et al (2009) needs little elaboration regarding their findings
and mechanisms of action Its looks only addition of references as their
results is not properly elaborated
Answer 37 The results of researchers suggested above are mentioned in the text
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Query 38 The section ldquoOther Health Benefitsrdquo needs some greater considerations as
authors just piled up information and literature rather made conclusive
discussion The section can be completely omitted However if authors
want to retain the text than a Tablefigure can be more useful
Answer 38 The section is reviewed again and duplications and unnecessary details
are now skipped from the text
Query 39 Paragraph starting from Vanilloid receptor (TRPV1) should be completely
omitted ass its just contains three studies and no clear links are discussed
with special reference to nutrition point of view
Answer 39 The complete paragraph has been deleted
Query 40 In my view ldquoSome other studies are also available regarding health
promoting potentials of black pepper However many of them are limited
in their applications owing to lack of animal studiesrdquo should be added at
the end of heading ldquoOther health benefitsrdquo
Answer 40 The answer is same as to mentioned in Suggestion 35
Query 41 Authors should check references section again for style and etc Some
references needs to be cited in the text and vice versa
Answer 41 The references style has been checked again and mistakes observed are
corrected
I would like accept that mistakes removed from the article considerably and indeed I am looking forward for better write-up and presentation skills in the future Lastly I would like to request to kindly accept the manuscript as it has been considerably improved Corresponding authors M Tauseef Sultan Assistant Professor Bahauddin Zakariya University Multan Email tauseefsultanhotmailcom
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al 2004) The scientists over the globe attempted to isolate some natural products 1
suitable against such disorders (Galli et al 2002 Youdim et al 2002 Jabeen et al 2007) 2
In one such study Chonpathompikunlert et al (2010) studied the effects of piperine in 3
rat modeling and observed that piperine (5 10 and 20 mgkg BW) significantly 4
improved memory impairment and neurodegeneration in hippocampus Piperine and 5
its analog (methyl piperate) have ability to restrain the monoamine oxidases (MAO) (Li 6
et al 2007 Naseri and Yahyavi 2008) that is one of suitable strategy to prevent 7
neurodegenerative problems such as Alzheimerrsquos and Parkinsonrsquos (Kong et al 2004 8
Edmondson et al 2007 Lee et al 2008) However the effects of piperine on 9
neurogenesis are not well demonstrated in human subjects but modes of actions could 10
possible be reduced extent of lipid peroxidation and acetylcholinesterase enzyme 11
(Youdim et al 2002) 12
Black pepper and its active ingredients can be supportive in treating various disorders 13
related to nervous systems that include depression Alzheimer epilepsy etc However 14
its pharmaceutical application cannot be warranted now owing to less number of 15
scientific investigations in human subjects Therefore as earlier stated that controlled 16
randomized trials should be conducted keeping in mind the above discussion to bring 17
meticulousness of the issues 18
G Black pepper against cancer 19
According to an estimate the prevalence of cancer can be reduced (30 to 40) with the 20
dietary habits (Anto et al 2002 Zhou et al 2003) Some population-based studies also 21
indicated that consumption of foods rich in bioactive molecules can decrease the risk of 22
various ailments especially cancer In this regard consumption of spices is positively 23
correlated with reduced risks of cancer incidence in Asian and Mediterranean regions 24
(Mohandes et al 1999) Even the higher risk of malignancies in developing economies 25
can be linked with the reduced intake of spices (Fleischauer et al 2000 Sloan 2005 26
Selvendiran et al 2005) 27
The anticancer perspectives of black pepper include modulation of phase-I phase-II 28
detoxification systems inhibition of lipid peroxidation and indeed improvement in 29
antioxidants status (Selvendiran and Sakthisekaran 2004) In this regard Zhou et al 30
(2003) presented the evidences that the positive anticancer effects of piperine against 31
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benzo-pyrene induced lung carcinogenesis in mice model are due to its ability to 1
interaction with cytochrome P450 enzyme syste Later Selvendiran et al (2004) 2
explicated that piperine exhibited in vitro and in vivo dose-dependent inhibition of 3
phase-I detoxification system (Bhardwaj et al 2002) Moreover piperine modulated the 4
mitochondrial tricarboxylic acid cycle and glutathione-metabolizing enzymes in animal 5
model lung carcinogenesis (Thirunavukkarasu et al 2001 Vijayakumar et al 2004 6
Suresh and Srinivasan 2006) Later Vellaichamy et al (2009) examined the 7
chemopreventive potential of piperine (50mgkg) against 712-8
dimethylbenz[a]anthracene (DMBA)-induced skin carcinogenesis Piperine modulated 9
the phase I amp II detoxification system effectively thus ameliorating lipid peroxidation 10
In addition to aforementioned effects the improvements in antioxidants status to 11
normal are of significant importance for health care Likewise Krishnakumar et al 12
(2009) observed similar results in oral cancer bearing animals Earlier Nalini et al 13
(1998) observed that black pepper may protect the colon cancer by decreasing the 14
activity of β-glucuronidase and mucinase Pellitorine (terpinoids present in black 15
pepper) showed strong cytotoxic activities against HL60 and MCT-7 cell lines (Ee et al 16
2010) Black pepper also counteracts cancer development directly (Selvendiran et al 17
2004) through modification in enzyme kinetics to control the protein level in blood 18
(Polovka and Suhaj 2010) In another study Bogomolny et al (2008) supported some 19
earlier studies that piperine owing to its potent antioxidant property can reduce protein 20
expression thus modulating cell proliferation and transformation (Selvendiran et al 21
2006) Research has revealed that pepper exerts a free-radical scavenging activity that 22
assists in controlling the progression of some cancers In some conditions the same 23
property can be useful in reducing the growth of cancer cells (Yadav and Bhatnagar 24
2007) More recently Liu et al (2010) postulated that nearly all bioactive molecules of 25
black pepper can suppress TNF-induced NF-kappaB activation The extracts of black 26
pepper at 200 microgmL and its compounds at 25 microgmL inhibited lipid peroxidation 27
by 45-85 COX enzymes by 31-80 and cancer cells proliferation by 35-868 28
Piperine when used in combination with curcumin yielded some promising results as 29
their combination restored the status of lipid peroxidation antioxidants and detoxifying 30
agents in DMBA-induced bone marrow cancer (Manoharan et al 2009) Furthermore 31
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black pepper and cardamom extracts collectively enhance the cytotoxic activity of 1
natural killer cells that indicate their potential anti-cancer effects (Majdalawieh and 2
Carr 2010) 3
The black pepper and its components are also effective in reducing the extent of toxicity 4
of certain components The drastic effects of some toxic compounds like DMBA carbon 5
tetrachloride tert-butyl hydroperoxide dioxin and AFB1 are mediated by black pepper 6
and piperine (60 microM) as elaborated by some scientists (Reen et al 1997 Koul and Kapil 7
1993 Amakura et al 2003 Han et al 2008) The undesirable effects of aforementioned 8
toxic metabolites are of serious concern for human amp animal health as they enter 9
through food chain and cause reproductive toxicity teratogenicity immune 10
dysfunction hepatotoxicity and endocrine changes (Schecter et al 2006 Ishida et al 11
2008) Researchers hypothesized that piperine may hinder hydrolysis of glucuronide 12
conjugates causing toxins and mucinase to be degraded (Kobayashi et al 2003 Nalini 13
et al 1998 Srinivasan 2007) The black pepper and its bioactive molecules hold 14
potential to prevent cancerous growth and are of important for their anti-genotoxicity 15
perspectives 16
H Other Health Benefits 17
The hypocholesterolemic and antioxidant property of black pepper has far-reaching 18
nutraceutical worth (Tachakittirungrod et al 2007) The increased levels of 19
triglycerides total amp low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol are major risk factors for 20
cardiovascular disorders Some dietary strategies can prevent prevalence and 21
pathogenesis of CVDrsquos The improvement in peroxisome proliferators-activated 22
receptor (PPAR)-α is one possible route to improve the lipid profile The piperine 23
exerted the highest trans-activational activities with EC (50) values of 84thinspmicroM and 49thinspmicroM 24
respectively (Mueller et al 2011) Earlier Taqvi et al (2008) explored underlying 25
mechanism behind cardiovascular effects of piperine (1 to 10 mgkg) It caused a dose-26
dependent decrease in mean arterial pressure (MAP) through inhibition of K+ (80 mM) 27
precontractions amp phenylephrine (PE) and Ca2+ channel blockade Piperine (20 28
mgkgday) decreased the blood pressure caused by the blockage of voltage-29
dependent calcium channels (Hlavackova et al 2010) 30
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One of the main common ailments in the world diabetes mellitus enforces a fabulous 1
health and social burden (McDonnell and Archbold 1996) The pathogenesis of diabetes 2
is dependent on many factors and glycation of the various proteins in the body is of 3
considerable importance The glycation of albumins and allied protein might lead to 4
change in nature structure and their biochemical activity Black pepper has inhibitory 5
effects on albumin glycation reaction (Dearlove et al 2008 Singletary 2010) Likewise 6
Saraswat et al (2009) reported inhibition of 40 to 90 (piperine 10 mgml) in the 7
formation of advanced glycation end-products (AGE) to lens proteins Black pepper 8
(IC50 02mgmL) showed excellent selectivity towards aldose reductase inhibition The 9
aforementioned discussion portrayed the message that inclusion of black pepper in 10
dietary strategies can be beneficial in management of diabetes and its complications 11
(Vijayakumar et al 2004 Saraswat et al 2008) However there is still needs for some 12
community-based trials for meticulousness 13
Black pepper extract has been studied by (Venkatasamy et al 2004) to treat skin 14
disorders ie vitilago that is characterized by lesions of depigmentation Ebihara et al 15
(2006) suggested that black pepper excavate and its main alkaloid piperine endorse 16
stimulatory effects on melanocyte proliferation and dendricity thus it can be used for 17
the treatment of vitiligo (Soumyanath et al 2006 Lin et al 2007) In humans black 18
pepper oil is one the strongest appetizer inhalation stimulates the swallowing in post 19
stroke patients with dysphagia Some other studies are also available regarding health 20
promoting potentials of black pepper However many of them are limited in their 21
applications owing to lack of animal studies 22
Conclusion 23
In the recent epoch much focus has been paid to functional and nutraceutical food The 24
health promoting prospective of such products is ought to bioactive components 25
present in them Black pepper owing to functional ingredients like piperine oleoresins 26
and essential oil is helpful in regulating gastrointestinal functionality It is also helpful 27
in mediating inflammation Black pepper can provide neuro-protection thus defending 28
the body from depression and Alzheimerrsquos The synergistic effect of black pepper in 29
enhancing the bioavailability of nutrients and drugs is of considerable importance 30
Overall the nutraceutical perspective of black pepper is of key importance for health 31
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care consultants However researcher concentration is immediately required to asses its 1
health promoting potential through controlled randomized trials (CRTrsquos) and cohort 2
studies Additional efforts are also required to asses its proper utilization in different 3
products and results of such studies would bring meticulousness of the concerns 4
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Table-1 Botanical Classification of black pepper Groups Name
Kingdom Plantae
Subkingdom Tracheobionta
Superdivision Spermatophyta
Division Magnoliophyta
Class Magnoliopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Family Piperales
Order Piperaceae
Genus Piper L
Specie Piper nigrum L Source USDA NRCS 2010 The PLANTS Database (httpplants usdagov 9 May 2010)
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Table 2 Rich phytochemistry of the black pepper Sr No Researcher Chemical Components Percentage
1 Lee et al (2004) Singletary (2010)
Essential oil Piperine Chavicine Piperidine Fatty oils Resin Starch
1-25 5-9 1 8 6-8 0-5 22-42
2 Ravindran and Johny (2001)
Essential oil Piperine Starch Oleoresin
04 to 70 20 to 74 15-45 35-12
3 Murthy and Bhattacharya (2008)
Essential oil (limonene β-caryophyllene sabinene and β-pinene)
4 Singh et al (2005) Acetone extract Piperine Piperolein Piper amide Guineensine
335 137 34 323
5 Utpala et al (2008) Phenol contents 03 to 08 mgg
6 Orav et al (2004) Musenga et al (2007)
Essential oil
β-caryophyllene Limonene β-pinene ∆-3-carene Sabinene α-pinene Eugenol Terpinen-4-ol Hedycaryol β-eudesmol Caryophyllene oxide α-phellandrene
14-704 29-384 07-256 17-190 0-122 03-104 01-410 0-132 0-91 0-97 01-72 NA
7 Jirovetz et al (2002) Elemol Germacrene-D Limonene Β-pinene α-pinene β-ocimine β-pinene α-phellandrene αhumulene ∆-carene Βphellandrene T-muurolol
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Table 3 Functional amp Nutraceuticals Effect of Bioactive Compounds of Black Pepper
Bioactive compounds
Functional amp Nutraceuticals Role Researchers
Piperine
1 Bio-absorption of vitamins and trace elements 2 Effective against acute inflammatory process 3 Antimicrobial properties 4 Improved functionality of gastrointestinal tract 5 Decreased body weight and visceral fat accumulation 6 Improved bioavailability of curcumin and catechins 7 Enhanced bioavailability of many drugs 8 Piperine ameliorate the chronic mild stress 9 Reduce risk of cancer 10 reducing the extent of toxicity of certain components
Kumoro et al 2009 Capasso et al 2002 Bang et al 2009 Sangwan et al 2008 Badmaev et al 2000 Okumura et al 2010 Singletary 2010 Pattanaik et al 2009 Li et al 2007 Vellaichamy et al 2009 Han et al 2008
Essential oil
1 Contributes aroma 2 Control worm infestations
Zachariah et al 2010 Dorman and Deans 2000
Phenolics 1 Reduce oxidation process 2 Ameliorating oxidative stress
Renjie et al 2010 Saxena et al 2007
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Journal Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition Manuscript ID BFSN-2011-0286 Manuscript Title BLACK PEPPER AND HEALTH CLAIMS A COMPREHENSIVE
TREATISE
Dear Editor I have seen the reviewerrsquos comments eagerly and made the following changes in the article as per desired Query 1 The some text in the article should be written again as language should be
simple and lucid for the readers and researchers The use of same
sentencesconcepts aspects at multiple places should be avoided
Answer 1 Corrections have been made Now appropriate words are used for
specific purpose
Query 2 Health benefits should be checked again and each aspect should be
discussed only at one place I would suggest the authors to add up one or
two table regarding the health promoting potential of the black pepper
Answer 2 Every aspect related to health endorsing effects of black pepper has been
discussed separately only at one place Table regarding health benefits of
black pepper has now been added in the manuscript
Query 3 Finally yet importantly grammatical errors should be removed
Answer 3 All grammatical errors have been eliminated from the text
Query 4 The first line of the abstract should be as ldquoFor millennia spices have been
an integral part of human diets and commerce Recently the widespread
recognition of diet-health linkages bolsters the dietary importance of
spices and herbsrdquo
Answer 4 It has been changed according to reviewerrsquos comments
Query 5 The words selection should be appropriate especially in the abstract
section eg ldquoholdrdquo is used twice that should be avoided
Answer 5 Proper and suitable words has been incorporated in text especially
abstract portion and duplication has been removed
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Query 6 Page 1 Line 24 The sentence use should ldquoBlack pepper (Piper nigrum L)
is an important healthy food owing to its antioxidant amp antimicrobial
potential and gastro-protective modulesrdquo
Answer 6 Now sentence is according to reviewerrsquos suggestions
Query 7 From abstract ldquoMore recently cell-culture studies and animal modeling
predicted the role of black pepper against number of maladiesrdquo can be
omitted as its duplication of same concepts mentioned earlier
Answer 7 We all authors have discussed and suggested that this sentence has
different meanings and not considered as duplication
Query 8 Page 1 Line 37 Component should be replaced with components in the
abstract Accordingly the complete sentence should be re-written
Answer 8 The word ldquocomponentsrdquo has remained same as it means different
components of piper nigrum
Query 9 Meta-analysis represents single expression or experiment so it should be
changed to meta-analyses
Answer 9 Changes has been incorporated according to reviewerrsquos comments
Query 10 First and second paragraph can be combined into one I think following
could be one possibility ldquoIn the recent era efforts have been directed to
establish scientific rationale for health improving potential of functional
and nutraceuticals foods Amongst prevention of cardiovascular
disorders (CVD) cancer insurgence diabetes mellitus Alzheimerrsquos
disease and variety of inflammatory ailments through dietary modules is
of prime consideration Moreover emerging findings in the nutrigenomics
and proteomics further reflected their importance in a deeper sense
(Chonpathompikunlert et al 2010) The list of healthy foods marketed
with distinct health claims is long enough However spices and their
bioactive components are more promising candidates for their inclusion in
diet-based regimens to improve human health (Geoffrey 2006 Butt et al
2009) Their different parts including dried seed bark fruit root and
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flower are in use as food adjuncts that impart flavor aroma and color to
foods (Srinivasan 2008 Singletary 2010)rdquo
Answer 10 First and second paragraph of manuscript has now been combined
Query 11 Chonpathompikunlert et al 2010 should be checked again Is paper
published in 2010 or 2009 as two references are given in reference section
Answer 11 Chonpathompikunlert et al 2010 has been published in 2010
Query 12 Why authors written these sentence eg ldquoBeing the sole reason for many
of the attacks in the ancient ages still considered instrumental in the
economies of many nations across the globe (Srinivasan 2005)rdquo and
ldquoDuring the era of industrialization and globalization these commodities
were traded in the western countries that led to wide bloom in their
productionrdquo as they must be deleted I would suggest authors to look into
introduction again and reduce its length to 34th Moreover the sentences
should be linked with each in the same paragraphs
Answer 12 The Correction has been and these sentences were deleted from the text
Query 13 Page 3 Line 1 Human subject should be replaced with human subjects
Answer 13 It has been done according to suggestions
Query 14 The last two paragraphs can also be merged up into one
Answer 14 Both paragraphs has been combined
Query 15 Functional uses can be replaced with applications
Answer 15 Changes has been incorporated according to comment
Query 16 The first paragraph should be re-written again Last sentence can be
deleted The authors should delete the reference ldquoDM 2009rdquo
Answer 16 Changes have been made in first paragraph Reference has also been
deleted
Query 17 The authors should be specific is use of unit systems as molminus1 is not right
as it should be molminus1 Please check the manuscript again
Answer 17 Unit has been written properly All manuscript has now been carefully
written
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Query 18 ldquoPiperine and its allied components like piperidine and chavicine are
responsible for pungent properties of black pepper (Badmaev et al 2000
Bhattacharjee and Sengupta 2009)rdquo should be adjusted at the end of first
paragraph of heading ldquopiperinerdquo
Answer 18 Correction has been made accordingly
Query 19 Page 6 Line 17 ldquoBlack pepper essential oil contributes towards the aroma
oleoresin contributes towards the overall taste and the alkaloid piperine
imparts pungency (Zachariah et al 2010)rdquo should be adjusted in the first
paragraph of the main heading
Answer 19 All has been incorporated according to reviewerrsquos suggestion
Query 20 The section of essential oil amp phenolics should be re-written
Answer 20 This portion has now been re-written again
Query 21 The introduction of each aspectsub-heading should be deleted It will
reduce the length of the article considerably The same point is valid for
some other parts of the manuscript too eg Page 7 (Line 13-19) Page 10
(Line 4-10) Page 14 Line 7-21) Page 18 (Line 28-30) etc The text should
be reduced in all these cases
Answer 21 All sub headings has been deleted from the text
Query 22 Humanity should be replaced with mankind as humanity is property not
noun
Answer 22 Humanity has now been replaced with mankind
Query 23 ldquousing different assays ie thiobarbituric acid value (TBA) DPPH radical
scavenging and total antioxidant activity (FTC method)rdquo can be deleted
Answer 23 It has been done according to reviewerrsquos comments
Query 24 ldquoIn addition the inhibitory action as observed through FTC method
strengthened the claims for strong antioxidant activities of essential oil
and oleoresinsrdquo can also be deleted
Answer 24 It has been done according to reviewerrsquos comments
Query 25 Page 8 Line 18 Paragraph needs re-phrasing to make it lucid
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Answer 25 Paragraph has been re-phrased
Query 26 ldquoSpices and herbs are traditional remedies to cure some maladies and
diseased conditions in South Asian territoriesrdquo is duplication thus should
be removed
Answer 26 All duplicate sentences have been removed from the text
Query 27 Re-arrange the section ldquoAnti-inflammatory Potentialrdquo to make it lucid and
introductory details should be avoided eg ldquoThey postulated that
inhibition of interlukon (IL6) matrix metalloproteinase (MMPs)
prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) and activator protein 1rdquo need further clarity
Answer 27 The paragraph has been re-arranged and cleared completely
Query 28 C Antimicrobial Potential of Black Pepper Reference support is limited
Answer 28 More references has now been added in this portion
Query 29 Gastrointestinal health and nutrient absorption needs revision in first and
last paragraph to clear the evidences presented
Answer 29 The literature regarding gastrointestinal health and nutrient absorption
has been revised properly
Query 30 Page 13 Line 5-21 Can data be presented in Tabular form
Answer 30 The details are mentioned in the text Therefore its tabular presentation
would be only duplication of findings not else
Query 31 ldquoSeveral research interventions resulted in finalizing the assumption that
the depressed state is result of many factors that act into play of which
patho-physiological changes of depression includes the increased
glucocorticoid secretion followed by decreased level of brain derived
neurotrophic factor in the hippocampusrdquo can be deleted
Answer 31 The section has been deletec
Query 32 ldquoThe combination of all these parameters can lead to the state where
reduction of hippocampal volume occurs thus resulting in depression and
allied discrepanciesrdquo can also be deleted
Answer 32 The section has been deletec
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Query 33 ldquoChronic stress procedure (CSP) induction in rats is suitable model used
worldwide to assess the potential of dietary components and drugs
against depressionrdquo can also be deleted
Answer 33 The section has been deletec
Query 34 ldquoThe efficacy of drugs is limited as they are effective in the initial stages
but unable to stop the cascade of events going on the central nervous
systemrdquo can not be claimed as most of ailments are treated with the
pharmaceuticals
Answer 34 The section has been deleted and suggestion has been incorporated
Query 35 Last paragraph at Page 15 should be re-written
Answer 35 The last paragraph has been skipped as it was carrying information
supported by only one or two references
Query 36 First paragraph at ldquoBlack pepper against cancerrdquo should be revised
Answer 36 The paragraph is revised and its now writes as ldquoAccording to an estimate
the prevalence of cancer can be reduced (30 to 40) with the dietary habits
(Anto et al 2002 Zhou et al 2003) Some population-based studies also
indicated that consumption of foods rich in bioactive molecules can
decrease the risk of various ailments especially cancer In this regard
consumption of spices is positively correlated with reduced risks of cancer
incidence in Asian and Mediterranean regions (Mohandes et al 1999)
Even the higher risk of malignancies in developing economies can be
linked with the reduced intake of spices (Fleischauer et al 2000 Sloan
2005 Selvendiran et al 2005)rdquo
Query 37 The citations like ldquoZhou et al (2003)rdquo Vellaichamy et al (2009) and
Krishnakumar et al (2009) needs little elaboration regarding their findings
and mechanisms of action Its looks only addition of references as their
results is not properly elaborated
Answer 37 The results of researchers suggested above are mentioned in the text
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Query 38 The section ldquoOther Health Benefitsrdquo needs some greater considerations as
authors just piled up information and literature rather made conclusive
discussion The section can be completely omitted However if authors
want to retain the text than a Tablefigure can be more useful
Answer 38 The section is reviewed again and duplications and unnecessary details
are now skipped from the text
Query 39 Paragraph starting from Vanilloid receptor (TRPV1) should be completely
omitted ass its just contains three studies and no clear links are discussed
with special reference to nutrition point of view
Answer 39 The complete paragraph has been deleted
Query 40 In my view ldquoSome other studies are also available regarding health
promoting potentials of black pepper However many of them are limited
in their applications owing to lack of animal studiesrdquo should be added at
the end of heading ldquoOther health benefitsrdquo
Answer 40 The answer is same as to mentioned in Suggestion 35
Query 41 Authors should check references section again for style and etc Some
references needs to be cited in the text and vice versa
Answer 41 The references style has been checked again and mistakes observed are
corrected
I would like accept that mistakes removed from the article considerably and indeed I am looking forward for better write-up and presentation skills in the future Lastly I would like to request to kindly accept the manuscript as it has been considerably improved Corresponding authors M Tauseef Sultan Assistant Professor Bahauddin Zakariya University Multan Email tauseefsultanhotmailcom
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benzo-pyrene induced lung carcinogenesis in mice model are due to its ability to 1
interaction with cytochrome P450 enzyme syste Later Selvendiran et al (2004) 2
explicated that piperine exhibited in vitro and in vivo dose-dependent inhibition of 3
phase-I detoxification system (Bhardwaj et al 2002) Moreover piperine modulated the 4
mitochondrial tricarboxylic acid cycle and glutathione-metabolizing enzymes in animal 5
model lung carcinogenesis (Thirunavukkarasu et al 2001 Vijayakumar et al 2004 6
Suresh and Srinivasan 2006) Later Vellaichamy et al (2009) examined the 7
chemopreventive potential of piperine (50mgkg) against 712-8
dimethylbenz[a]anthracene (DMBA)-induced skin carcinogenesis Piperine modulated 9
the phase I amp II detoxification system effectively thus ameliorating lipid peroxidation 10
In addition to aforementioned effects the improvements in antioxidants status to 11
normal are of significant importance for health care Likewise Krishnakumar et al 12
(2009) observed similar results in oral cancer bearing animals Earlier Nalini et al 13
(1998) observed that black pepper may protect the colon cancer by decreasing the 14
activity of β-glucuronidase and mucinase Pellitorine (terpinoids present in black 15
pepper) showed strong cytotoxic activities against HL60 and MCT-7 cell lines (Ee et al 16
2010) Black pepper also counteracts cancer development directly (Selvendiran et al 17
2004) through modification in enzyme kinetics to control the protein level in blood 18
(Polovka and Suhaj 2010) In another study Bogomolny et al (2008) supported some 19
earlier studies that piperine owing to its potent antioxidant property can reduce protein 20
expression thus modulating cell proliferation and transformation (Selvendiran et al 21
2006) Research has revealed that pepper exerts a free-radical scavenging activity that 22
assists in controlling the progression of some cancers In some conditions the same 23
property can be useful in reducing the growth of cancer cells (Yadav and Bhatnagar 24
2007) More recently Liu et al (2010) postulated that nearly all bioactive molecules of 25
black pepper can suppress TNF-induced NF-kappaB activation The extracts of black 26
pepper at 200 microgmL and its compounds at 25 microgmL inhibited lipid peroxidation 27
by 45-85 COX enzymes by 31-80 and cancer cells proliferation by 35-868 28
Piperine when used in combination with curcumin yielded some promising results as 29
their combination restored the status of lipid peroxidation antioxidants and detoxifying 30
agents in DMBA-induced bone marrow cancer (Manoharan et al 2009) Furthermore 31
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black pepper and cardamom extracts collectively enhance the cytotoxic activity of 1
natural killer cells that indicate their potential anti-cancer effects (Majdalawieh and 2
Carr 2010) 3
The black pepper and its components are also effective in reducing the extent of toxicity 4
of certain components The drastic effects of some toxic compounds like DMBA carbon 5
tetrachloride tert-butyl hydroperoxide dioxin and AFB1 are mediated by black pepper 6
and piperine (60 microM) as elaborated by some scientists (Reen et al 1997 Koul and Kapil 7
1993 Amakura et al 2003 Han et al 2008) The undesirable effects of aforementioned 8
toxic metabolites are of serious concern for human amp animal health as they enter 9
through food chain and cause reproductive toxicity teratogenicity immune 10
dysfunction hepatotoxicity and endocrine changes (Schecter et al 2006 Ishida et al 11
2008) Researchers hypothesized that piperine may hinder hydrolysis of glucuronide 12
conjugates causing toxins and mucinase to be degraded (Kobayashi et al 2003 Nalini 13
et al 1998 Srinivasan 2007) The black pepper and its bioactive molecules hold 14
potential to prevent cancerous growth and are of important for their anti-genotoxicity 15
perspectives 16
H Other Health Benefits 17
The hypocholesterolemic and antioxidant property of black pepper has far-reaching 18
nutraceutical worth (Tachakittirungrod et al 2007) The increased levels of 19
triglycerides total amp low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol are major risk factors for 20
cardiovascular disorders Some dietary strategies can prevent prevalence and 21
pathogenesis of CVDrsquos The improvement in peroxisome proliferators-activated 22
receptor (PPAR)-α is one possible route to improve the lipid profile The piperine 23
exerted the highest trans-activational activities with EC (50) values of 84thinspmicroM and 49thinspmicroM 24
respectively (Mueller et al 2011) Earlier Taqvi et al (2008) explored underlying 25
mechanism behind cardiovascular effects of piperine (1 to 10 mgkg) It caused a dose-26
dependent decrease in mean arterial pressure (MAP) through inhibition of K+ (80 mM) 27
precontractions amp phenylephrine (PE) and Ca2+ channel blockade Piperine (20 28
mgkgday) decreased the blood pressure caused by the blockage of voltage-29
dependent calcium channels (Hlavackova et al 2010) 30
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One of the main common ailments in the world diabetes mellitus enforces a fabulous 1
health and social burden (McDonnell and Archbold 1996) The pathogenesis of diabetes 2
is dependent on many factors and glycation of the various proteins in the body is of 3
considerable importance The glycation of albumins and allied protein might lead to 4
change in nature structure and their biochemical activity Black pepper has inhibitory 5
effects on albumin glycation reaction (Dearlove et al 2008 Singletary 2010) Likewise 6
Saraswat et al (2009) reported inhibition of 40 to 90 (piperine 10 mgml) in the 7
formation of advanced glycation end-products (AGE) to lens proteins Black pepper 8
(IC50 02mgmL) showed excellent selectivity towards aldose reductase inhibition The 9
aforementioned discussion portrayed the message that inclusion of black pepper in 10
dietary strategies can be beneficial in management of diabetes and its complications 11
(Vijayakumar et al 2004 Saraswat et al 2008) However there is still needs for some 12
community-based trials for meticulousness 13
Black pepper extract has been studied by (Venkatasamy et al 2004) to treat skin 14
disorders ie vitilago that is characterized by lesions of depigmentation Ebihara et al 15
(2006) suggested that black pepper excavate and its main alkaloid piperine endorse 16
stimulatory effects on melanocyte proliferation and dendricity thus it can be used for 17
the treatment of vitiligo (Soumyanath et al 2006 Lin et al 2007) In humans black 18
pepper oil is one the strongest appetizer inhalation stimulates the swallowing in post 19
stroke patients with dysphagia Some other studies are also available regarding health 20
promoting potentials of black pepper However many of them are limited in their 21
applications owing to lack of animal studies 22
Conclusion 23
In the recent epoch much focus has been paid to functional and nutraceutical food The 24
health promoting prospective of such products is ought to bioactive components 25
present in them Black pepper owing to functional ingredients like piperine oleoresins 26
and essential oil is helpful in regulating gastrointestinal functionality It is also helpful 27
in mediating inflammation Black pepper can provide neuro-protection thus defending 28
the body from depression and Alzheimerrsquos The synergistic effect of black pepper in 29
enhancing the bioavailability of nutrients and drugs is of considerable importance 30
Overall the nutraceutical perspective of black pepper is of key importance for health 31
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care consultants However researcher concentration is immediately required to asses its 1
health promoting potential through controlled randomized trials (CRTrsquos) and cohort 2
studies Additional efforts are also required to asses its proper utilization in different 3
products and results of such studies would bring meticulousness of the concerns 4
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Chonpathompikunlert P Wattanathorn J and Muchimapura S (2010) Piperine the 1
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Edmondson D E Binda C and Mattevi A (2007) Structural insights into the 20
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Janakiraman K and Manavalan R (2008) Studies on effect of piperine on oral 11
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265-275 21
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in the permeability of rat intestinal epithelial cells the status of gamma-glutamyl 23
transpeptidase activity uptake of amino acids and lipid peroxidation Biochem 24
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Nat Prod Resour 1 213-215 3
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Table-1 Botanical Classification of black pepper Groups Name
Kingdom Plantae
Subkingdom Tracheobionta
Superdivision Spermatophyta
Division Magnoliophyta
Class Magnoliopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Family Piperales
Order Piperaceae
Genus Piper L
Specie Piper nigrum L Source USDA NRCS 2010 The PLANTS Database (httpplants usdagov 9 May 2010)
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Table 2 Rich phytochemistry of the black pepper Sr No Researcher Chemical Components Percentage
1 Lee et al (2004) Singletary (2010)
Essential oil Piperine Chavicine Piperidine Fatty oils Resin Starch
1-25 5-9 1 8 6-8 0-5 22-42
2 Ravindran and Johny (2001)
Essential oil Piperine Starch Oleoresin
04 to 70 20 to 74 15-45 35-12
3 Murthy and Bhattacharya (2008)
Essential oil (limonene β-caryophyllene sabinene and β-pinene)
4 Singh et al (2005) Acetone extract Piperine Piperolein Piper amide Guineensine
335 137 34 323
5 Utpala et al (2008) Phenol contents 03 to 08 mgg
6 Orav et al (2004) Musenga et al (2007)
Essential oil
β-caryophyllene Limonene β-pinene ∆-3-carene Sabinene α-pinene Eugenol Terpinen-4-ol Hedycaryol β-eudesmol Caryophyllene oxide α-phellandrene
14-704 29-384 07-256 17-190 0-122 03-104 01-410 0-132 0-91 0-97 01-72 NA
7 Jirovetz et al (2002) Elemol Germacrene-D Limonene Β-pinene α-pinene β-ocimine β-pinene α-phellandrene αhumulene ∆-carene Βphellandrene T-muurolol
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Table 3 Functional amp Nutraceuticals Effect of Bioactive Compounds of Black Pepper
Bioactive compounds
Functional amp Nutraceuticals Role Researchers
Piperine
1 Bio-absorption of vitamins and trace elements 2 Effective against acute inflammatory process 3 Antimicrobial properties 4 Improved functionality of gastrointestinal tract 5 Decreased body weight and visceral fat accumulation 6 Improved bioavailability of curcumin and catechins 7 Enhanced bioavailability of many drugs 8 Piperine ameliorate the chronic mild stress 9 Reduce risk of cancer 10 reducing the extent of toxicity of certain components
Kumoro et al 2009 Capasso et al 2002 Bang et al 2009 Sangwan et al 2008 Badmaev et al 2000 Okumura et al 2010 Singletary 2010 Pattanaik et al 2009 Li et al 2007 Vellaichamy et al 2009 Han et al 2008
Essential oil
1 Contributes aroma 2 Control worm infestations
Zachariah et al 2010 Dorman and Deans 2000
Phenolics 1 Reduce oxidation process 2 Ameliorating oxidative stress
Renjie et al 2010 Saxena et al 2007
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Journal Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition Manuscript ID BFSN-2011-0286 Manuscript Title BLACK PEPPER AND HEALTH CLAIMS A COMPREHENSIVE
TREATISE
Dear Editor I have seen the reviewerrsquos comments eagerly and made the following changes in the article as per desired Query 1 The some text in the article should be written again as language should be
simple and lucid for the readers and researchers The use of same
sentencesconcepts aspects at multiple places should be avoided
Answer 1 Corrections have been made Now appropriate words are used for
specific purpose
Query 2 Health benefits should be checked again and each aspect should be
discussed only at one place I would suggest the authors to add up one or
two table regarding the health promoting potential of the black pepper
Answer 2 Every aspect related to health endorsing effects of black pepper has been
discussed separately only at one place Table regarding health benefits of
black pepper has now been added in the manuscript
Query 3 Finally yet importantly grammatical errors should be removed
Answer 3 All grammatical errors have been eliminated from the text
Query 4 The first line of the abstract should be as ldquoFor millennia spices have been
an integral part of human diets and commerce Recently the widespread
recognition of diet-health linkages bolsters the dietary importance of
spices and herbsrdquo
Answer 4 It has been changed according to reviewerrsquos comments
Query 5 The words selection should be appropriate especially in the abstract
section eg ldquoholdrdquo is used twice that should be avoided
Answer 5 Proper and suitable words has been incorporated in text especially
abstract portion and duplication has been removed
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Query 6 Page 1 Line 24 The sentence use should ldquoBlack pepper (Piper nigrum L)
is an important healthy food owing to its antioxidant amp antimicrobial
potential and gastro-protective modulesrdquo
Answer 6 Now sentence is according to reviewerrsquos suggestions
Query 7 From abstract ldquoMore recently cell-culture studies and animal modeling
predicted the role of black pepper against number of maladiesrdquo can be
omitted as its duplication of same concepts mentioned earlier
Answer 7 We all authors have discussed and suggested that this sentence has
different meanings and not considered as duplication
Query 8 Page 1 Line 37 Component should be replaced with components in the
abstract Accordingly the complete sentence should be re-written
Answer 8 The word ldquocomponentsrdquo has remained same as it means different
components of piper nigrum
Query 9 Meta-analysis represents single expression or experiment so it should be
changed to meta-analyses
Answer 9 Changes has been incorporated according to reviewerrsquos comments
Query 10 First and second paragraph can be combined into one I think following
could be one possibility ldquoIn the recent era efforts have been directed to
establish scientific rationale for health improving potential of functional
and nutraceuticals foods Amongst prevention of cardiovascular
disorders (CVD) cancer insurgence diabetes mellitus Alzheimerrsquos
disease and variety of inflammatory ailments through dietary modules is
of prime consideration Moreover emerging findings in the nutrigenomics
and proteomics further reflected their importance in a deeper sense
(Chonpathompikunlert et al 2010) The list of healthy foods marketed
with distinct health claims is long enough However spices and their
bioactive components are more promising candidates for their inclusion in
diet-based regimens to improve human health (Geoffrey 2006 Butt et al
2009) Their different parts including dried seed bark fruit root and
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flower are in use as food adjuncts that impart flavor aroma and color to
foods (Srinivasan 2008 Singletary 2010)rdquo
Answer 10 First and second paragraph of manuscript has now been combined
Query 11 Chonpathompikunlert et al 2010 should be checked again Is paper
published in 2010 or 2009 as two references are given in reference section
Answer 11 Chonpathompikunlert et al 2010 has been published in 2010
Query 12 Why authors written these sentence eg ldquoBeing the sole reason for many
of the attacks in the ancient ages still considered instrumental in the
economies of many nations across the globe (Srinivasan 2005)rdquo and
ldquoDuring the era of industrialization and globalization these commodities
were traded in the western countries that led to wide bloom in their
productionrdquo as they must be deleted I would suggest authors to look into
introduction again and reduce its length to 34th Moreover the sentences
should be linked with each in the same paragraphs
Answer 12 The Correction has been and these sentences were deleted from the text
Query 13 Page 3 Line 1 Human subject should be replaced with human subjects
Answer 13 It has been done according to suggestions
Query 14 The last two paragraphs can also be merged up into one
Answer 14 Both paragraphs has been combined
Query 15 Functional uses can be replaced with applications
Answer 15 Changes has been incorporated according to comment
Query 16 The first paragraph should be re-written again Last sentence can be
deleted The authors should delete the reference ldquoDM 2009rdquo
Answer 16 Changes have been made in first paragraph Reference has also been
deleted
Query 17 The authors should be specific is use of unit systems as molminus1 is not right
as it should be molminus1 Please check the manuscript again
Answer 17 Unit has been written properly All manuscript has now been carefully
written
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Query 18 ldquoPiperine and its allied components like piperidine and chavicine are
responsible for pungent properties of black pepper (Badmaev et al 2000
Bhattacharjee and Sengupta 2009)rdquo should be adjusted at the end of first
paragraph of heading ldquopiperinerdquo
Answer 18 Correction has been made accordingly
Query 19 Page 6 Line 17 ldquoBlack pepper essential oil contributes towards the aroma
oleoresin contributes towards the overall taste and the alkaloid piperine
imparts pungency (Zachariah et al 2010)rdquo should be adjusted in the first
paragraph of the main heading
Answer 19 All has been incorporated according to reviewerrsquos suggestion
Query 20 The section of essential oil amp phenolics should be re-written
Answer 20 This portion has now been re-written again
Query 21 The introduction of each aspectsub-heading should be deleted It will
reduce the length of the article considerably The same point is valid for
some other parts of the manuscript too eg Page 7 (Line 13-19) Page 10
(Line 4-10) Page 14 Line 7-21) Page 18 (Line 28-30) etc The text should
be reduced in all these cases
Answer 21 All sub headings has been deleted from the text
Query 22 Humanity should be replaced with mankind as humanity is property not
noun
Answer 22 Humanity has now been replaced with mankind
Query 23 ldquousing different assays ie thiobarbituric acid value (TBA) DPPH radical
scavenging and total antioxidant activity (FTC method)rdquo can be deleted
Answer 23 It has been done according to reviewerrsquos comments
Query 24 ldquoIn addition the inhibitory action as observed through FTC method
strengthened the claims for strong antioxidant activities of essential oil
and oleoresinsrdquo can also be deleted
Answer 24 It has been done according to reviewerrsquos comments
Query 25 Page 8 Line 18 Paragraph needs re-phrasing to make it lucid
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Answer 25 Paragraph has been re-phrased
Query 26 ldquoSpices and herbs are traditional remedies to cure some maladies and
diseased conditions in South Asian territoriesrdquo is duplication thus should
be removed
Answer 26 All duplicate sentences have been removed from the text
Query 27 Re-arrange the section ldquoAnti-inflammatory Potentialrdquo to make it lucid and
introductory details should be avoided eg ldquoThey postulated that
inhibition of interlukon (IL6) matrix metalloproteinase (MMPs)
prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) and activator protein 1rdquo need further clarity
Answer 27 The paragraph has been re-arranged and cleared completely
Query 28 C Antimicrobial Potential of Black Pepper Reference support is limited
Answer 28 More references has now been added in this portion
Query 29 Gastrointestinal health and nutrient absorption needs revision in first and
last paragraph to clear the evidences presented
Answer 29 The literature regarding gastrointestinal health and nutrient absorption
has been revised properly
Query 30 Page 13 Line 5-21 Can data be presented in Tabular form
Answer 30 The details are mentioned in the text Therefore its tabular presentation
would be only duplication of findings not else
Query 31 ldquoSeveral research interventions resulted in finalizing the assumption that
the depressed state is result of many factors that act into play of which
patho-physiological changes of depression includes the increased
glucocorticoid secretion followed by decreased level of brain derived
neurotrophic factor in the hippocampusrdquo can be deleted
Answer 31 The section has been deletec
Query 32 ldquoThe combination of all these parameters can lead to the state where
reduction of hippocampal volume occurs thus resulting in depression and
allied discrepanciesrdquo can also be deleted
Answer 32 The section has been deletec
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Query 33 ldquoChronic stress procedure (CSP) induction in rats is suitable model used
worldwide to assess the potential of dietary components and drugs
against depressionrdquo can also be deleted
Answer 33 The section has been deletec
Query 34 ldquoThe efficacy of drugs is limited as they are effective in the initial stages
but unable to stop the cascade of events going on the central nervous
systemrdquo can not be claimed as most of ailments are treated with the
pharmaceuticals
Answer 34 The section has been deleted and suggestion has been incorporated
Query 35 Last paragraph at Page 15 should be re-written
Answer 35 The last paragraph has been skipped as it was carrying information
supported by only one or two references
Query 36 First paragraph at ldquoBlack pepper against cancerrdquo should be revised
Answer 36 The paragraph is revised and its now writes as ldquoAccording to an estimate
the prevalence of cancer can be reduced (30 to 40) with the dietary habits
(Anto et al 2002 Zhou et al 2003) Some population-based studies also
indicated that consumption of foods rich in bioactive molecules can
decrease the risk of various ailments especially cancer In this regard
consumption of spices is positively correlated with reduced risks of cancer
incidence in Asian and Mediterranean regions (Mohandes et al 1999)
Even the higher risk of malignancies in developing economies can be
linked with the reduced intake of spices (Fleischauer et al 2000 Sloan
2005 Selvendiran et al 2005)rdquo
Query 37 The citations like ldquoZhou et al (2003)rdquo Vellaichamy et al (2009) and
Krishnakumar et al (2009) needs little elaboration regarding their findings
and mechanisms of action Its looks only addition of references as their
results is not properly elaborated
Answer 37 The results of researchers suggested above are mentioned in the text
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Query 38 The section ldquoOther Health Benefitsrdquo needs some greater considerations as
authors just piled up information and literature rather made conclusive
discussion The section can be completely omitted However if authors
want to retain the text than a Tablefigure can be more useful
Answer 38 The section is reviewed again and duplications and unnecessary details
are now skipped from the text
Query 39 Paragraph starting from Vanilloid receptor (TRPV1) should be completely
omitted ass its just contains three studies and no clear links are discussed
with special reference to nutrition point of view
Answer 39 The complete paragraph has been deleted
Query 40 In my view ldquoSome other studies are also available regarding health
promoting potentials of black pepper However many of them are limited
in their applications owing to lack of animal studiesrdquo should be added at
the end of heading ldquoOther health benefitsrdquo
Answer 40 The answer is same as to mentioned in Suggestion 35
Query 41 Authors should check references section again for style and etc Some
references needs to be cited in the text and vice versa
Answer 41 The references style has been checked again and mistakes observed are
corrected
I would like accept that mistakes removed from the article considerably and indeed I am looking forward for better write-up and presentation skills in the future Lastly I would like to request to kindly accept the manuscript as it has been considerably improved Corresponding authors M Tauseef Sultan Assistant Professor Bahauddin Zakariya University Multan Email tauseefsultanhotmailcom
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black pepper and cardamom extracts collectively enhance the cytotoxic activity of 1
natural killer cells that indicate their potential anti-cancer effects (Majdalawieh and 2
Carr 2010) 3
The black pepper and its components are also effective in reducing the extent of toxicity 4
of certain components The drastic effects of some toxic compounds like DMBA carbon 5
tetrachloride tert-butyl hydroperoxide dioxin and AFB1 are mediated by black pepper 6
and piperine (60 microM) as elaborated by some scientists (Reen et al 1997 Koul and Kapil 7
1993 Amakura et al 2003 Han et al 2008) The undesirable effects of aforementioned 8
toxic metabolites are of serious concern for human amp animal health as they enter 9
through food chain and cause reproductive toxicity teratogenicity immune 10
dysfunction hepatotoxicity and endocrine changes (Schecter et al 2006 Ishida et al 11
2008) Researchers hypothesized that piperine may hinder hydrolysis of glucuronide 12
conjugates causing toxins and mucinase to be degraded (Kobayashi et al 2003 Nalini 13
et al 1998 Srinivasan 2007) The black pepper and its bioactive molecules hold 14
potential to prevent cancerous growth and are of important for their anti-genotoxicity 15
perspectives 16
H Other Health Benefits 17
The hypocholesterolemic and antioxidant property of black pepper has far-reaching 18
nutraceutical worth (Tachakittirungrod et al 2007) The increased levels of 19
triglycerides total amp low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol are major risk factors for 20
cardiovascular disorders Some dietary strategies can prevent prevalence and 21
pathogenesis of CVDrsquos The improvement in peroxisome proliferators-activated 22
receptor (PPAR)-α is one possible route to improve the lipid profile The piperine 23
exerted the highest trans-activational activities with EC (50) values of 84thinspmicroM and 49thinspmicroM 24
respectively (Mueller et al 2011) Earlier Taqvi et al (2008) explored underlying 25
mechanism behind cardiovascular effects of piperine (1 to 10 mgkg) It caused a dose-26
dependent decrease in mean arterial pressure (MAP) through inhibition of K+ (80 mM) 27
precontractions amp phenylephrine (PE) and Ca2+ channel blockade Piperine (20 28
mgkgday) decreased the blood pressure caused by the blockage of voltage-29
dependent calcium channels (Hlavackova et al 2010) 30
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One of the main common ailments in the world diabetes mellitus enforces a fabulous 1
health and social burden (McDonnell and Archbold 1996) The pathogenesis of diabetes 2
is dependent on many factors and glycation of the various proteins in the body is of 3
considerable importance The glycation of albumins and allied protein might lead to 4
change in nature structure and their biochemical activity Black pepper has inhibitory 5
effects on albumin glycation reaction (Dearlove et al 2008 Singletary 2010) Likewise 6
Saraswat et al (2009) reported inhibition of 40 to 90 (piperine 10 mgml) in the 7
formation of advanced glycation end-products (AGE) to lens proteins Black pepper 8
(IC50 02mgmL) showed excellent selectivity towards aldose reductase inhibition The 9
aforementioned discussion portrayed the message that inclusion of black pepper in 10
dietary strategies can be beneficial in management of diabetes and its complications 11
(Vijayakumar et al 2004 Saraswat et al 2008) However there is still needs for some 12
community-based trials for meticulousness 13
Black pepper extract has been studied by (Venkatasamy et al 2004) to treat skin 14
disorders ie vitilago that is characterized by lesions of depigmentation Ebihara et al 15
(2006) suggested that black pepper excavate and its main alkaloid piperine endorse 16
stimulatory effects on melanocyte proliferation and dendricity thus it can be used for 17
the treatment of vitiligo (Soumyanath et al 2006 Lin et al 2007) In humans black 18
pepper oil is one the strongest appetizer inhalation stimulates the swallowing in post 19
stroke patients with dysphagia Some other studies are also available regarding health 20
promoting potentials of black pepper However many of them are limited in their 21
applications owing to lack of animal studies 22
Conclusion 23
In the recent epoch much focus has been paid to functional and nutraceutical food The 24
health promoting prospective of such products is ought to bioactive components 25
present in them Black pepper owing to functional ingredients like piperine oleoresins 26
and essential oil is helpful in regulating gastrointestinal functionality It is also helpful 27
in mediating inflammation Black pepper can provide neuro-protection thus defending 28
the body from depression and Alzheimerrsquos The synergistic effect of black pepper in 29
enhancing the bioavailability of nutrients and drugs is of considerable importance 30
Overall the nutraceutical perspective of black pepper is of key importance for health 31
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care consultants However researcher concentration is immediately required to asses its 1
health promoting potential through controlled randomized trials (CRTrsquos) and cohort 2
studies Additional efforts are also required to asses its proper utilization in different 3
products and results of such studies would bring meticulousness of the concerns 4
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mechanism of amine oxidation by monoamine oxidases A and B Arch Biochem 21
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effects of piperine on P-GP function and expression Toxicol Appl Pharmacol 230 22
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in the permeability of rat intestinal epithelial cells the status of gamma-glutamyl 23
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Nigrum Linn with special reference to its mode of action on bacteria Indian J 2
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Table-1 Botanical Classification of black pepper Groups Name
Kingdom Plantae
Subkingdom Tracheobionta
Superdivision Spermatophyta
Division Magnoliophyta
Class Magnoliopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Family Piperales
Order Piperaceae
Genus Piper L
Specie Piper nigrum L Source USDA NRCS 2010 The PLANTS Database (httpplants usdagov 9 May 2010)
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Table 2 Rich phytochemistry of the black pepper Sr No Researcher Chemical Components Percentage
1 Lee et al (2004) Singletary (2010)
Essential oil Piperine Chavicine Piperidine Fatty oils Resin Starch
1-25 5-9 1 8 6-8 0-5 22-42
2 Ravindran and Johny (2001)
Essential oil Piperine Starch Oleoresin
04 to 70 20 to 74 15-45 35-12
3 Murthy and Bhattacharya (2008)
Essential oil (limonene β-caryophyllene sabinene and β-pinene)
4 Singh et al (2005) Acetone extract Piperine Piperolein Piper amide Guineensine
335 137 34 323
5 Utpala et al (2008) Phenol contents 03 to 08 mgg
6 Orav et al (2004) Musenga et al (2007)
Essential oil
β-caryophyllene Limonene β-pinene ∆-3-carene Sabinene α-pinene Eugenol Terpinen-4-ol Hedycaryol β-eudesmol Caryophyllene oxide α-phellandrene
14-704 29-384 07-256 17-190 0-122 03-104 01-410 0-132 0-91 0-97 01-72 NA
7 Jirovetz et al (2002) Elemol Germacrene-D Limonene Β-pinene α-pinene β-ocimine β-pinene α-phellandrene αhumulene ∆-carene Βphellandrene T-muurolol
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Table 3 Functional amp Nutraceuticals Effect of Bioactive Compounds of Black Pepper
Bioactive compounds
Functional amp Nutraceuticals Role Researchers
Piperine
1 Bio-absorption of vitamins and trace elements 2 Effective against acute inflammatory process 3 Antimicrobial properties 4 Improved functionality of gastrointestinal tract 5 Decreased body weight and visceral fat accumulation 6 Improved bioavailability of curcumin and catechins 7 Enhanced bioavailability of many drugs 8 Piperine ameliorate the chronic mild stress 9 Reduce risk of cancer 10 reducing the extent of toxicity of certain components
Kumoro et al 2009 Capasso et al 2002 Bang et al 2009 Sangwan et al 2008 Badmaev et al 2000 Okumura et al 2010 Singletary 2010 Pattanaik et al 2009 Li et al 2007 Vellaichamy et al 2009 Han et al 2008
Essential oil
1 Contributes aroma 2 Control worm infestations
Zachariah et al 2010 Dorman and Deans 2000
Phenolics 1 Reduce oxidation process 2 Ameliorating oxidative stress
Renjie et al 2010 Saxena et al 2007
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Journal Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition Manuscript ID BFSN-2011-0286 Manuscript Title BLACK PEPPER AND HEALTH CLAIMS A COMPREHENSIVE
TREATISE
Dear Editor I have seen the reviewerrsquos comments eagerly and made the following changes in the article as per desired Query 1 The some text in the article should be written again as language should be
simple and lucid for the readers and researchers The use of same
sentencesconcepts aspects at multiple places should be avoided
Answer 1 Corrections have been made Now appropriate words are used for
specific purpose
Query 2 Health benefits should be checked again and each aspect should be
discussed only at one place I would suggest the authors to add up one or
two table regarding the health promoting potential of the black pepper
Answer 2 Every aspect related to health endorsing effects of black pepper has been
discussed separately only at one place Table regarding health benefits of
black pepper has now been added in the manuscript
Query 3 Finally yet importantly grammatical errors should be removed
Answer 3 All grammatical errors have been eliminated from the text
Query 4 The first line of the abstract should be as ldquoFor millennia spices have been
an integral part of human diets and commerce Recently the widespread
recognition of diet-health linkages bolsters the dietary importance of
spices and herbsrdquo
Answer 4 It has been changed according to reviewerrsquos comments
Query 5 The words selection should be appropriate especially in the abstract
section eg ldquoholdrdquo is used twice that should be avoided
Answer 5 Proper and suitable words has been incorporated in text especially
abstract portion and duplication has been removed
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Query 6 Page 1 Line 24 The sentence use should ldquoBlack pepper (Piper nigrum L)
is an important healthy food owing to its antioxidant amp antimicrobial
potential and gastro-protective modulesrdquo
Answer 6 Now sentence is according to reviewerrsquos suggestions
Query 7 From abstract ldquoMore recently cell-culture studies and animal modeling
predicted the role of black pepper against number of maladiesrdquo can be
omitted as its duplication of same concepts mentioned earlier
Answer 7 We all authors have discussed and suggested that this sentence has
different meanings and not considered as duplication
Query 8 Page 1 Line 37 Component should be replaced with components in the
abstract Accordingly the complete sentence should be re-written
Answer 8 The word ldquocomponentsrdquo has remained same as it means different
components of piper nigrum
Query 9 Meta-analysis represents single expression or experiment so it should be
changed to meta-analyses
Answer 9 Changes has been incorporated according to reviewerrsquos comments
Query 10 First and second paragraph can be combined into one I think following
could be one possibility ldquoIn the recent era efforts have been directed to
establish scientific rationale for health improving potential of functional
and nutraceuticals foods Amongst prevention of cardiovascular
disorders (CVD) cancer insurgence diabetes mellitus Alzheimerrsquos
disease and variety of inflammatory ailments through dietary modules is
of prime consideration Moreover emerging findings in the nutrigenomics
and proteomics further reflected their importance in a deeper sense
(Chonpathompikunlert et al 2010) The list of healthy foods marketed
with distinct health claims is long enough However spices and their
bioactive components are more promising candidates for their inclusion in
diet-based regimens to improve human health (Geoffrey 2006 Butt et al
2009) Their different parts including dried seed bark fruit root and
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flower are in use as food adjuncts that impart flavor aroma and color to
foods (Srinivasan 2008 Singletary 2010)rdquo
Answer 10 First and second paragraph of manuscript has now been combined
Query 11 Chonpathompikunlert et al 2010 should be checked again Is paper
published in 2010 or 2009 as two references are given in reference section
Answer 11 Chonpathompikunlert et al 2010 has been published in 2010
Query 12 Why authors written these sentence eg ldquoBeing the sole reason for many
of the attacks in the ancient ages still considered instrumental in the
economies of many nations across the globe (Srinivasan 2005)rdquo and
ldquoDuring the era of industrialization and globalization these commodities
were traded in the western countries that led to wide bloom in their
productionrdquo as they must be deleted I would suggest authors to look into
introduction again and reduce its length to 34th Moreover the sentences
should be linked with each in the same paragraphs
Answer 12 The Correction has been and these sentences were deleted from the text
Query 13 Page 3 Line 1 Human subject should be replaced with human subjects
Answer 13 It has been done according to suggestions
Query 14 The last two paragraphs can also be merged up into one
Answer 14 Both paragraphs has been combined
Query 15 Functional uses can be replaced with applications
Answer 15 Changes has been incorporated according to comment
Query 16 The first paragraph should be re-written again Last sentence can be
deleted The authors should delete the reference ldquoDM 2009rdquo
Answer 16 Changes have been made in first paragraph Reference has also been
deleted
Query 17 The authors should be specific is use of unit systems as molminus1 is not right
as it should be molminus1 Please check the manuscript again
Answer 17 Unit has been written properly All manuscript has now been carefully
written
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Query 18 ldquoPiperine and its allied components like piperidine and chavicine are
responsible for pungent properties of black pepper (Badmaev et al 2000
Bhattacharjee and Sengupta 2009)rdquo should be adjusted at the end of first
paragraph of heading ldquopiperinerdquo
Answer 18 Correction has been made accordingly
Query 19 Page 6 Line 17 ldquoBlack pepper essential oil contributes towards the aroma
oleoresin contributes towards the overall taste and the alkaloid piperine
imparts pungency (Zachariah et al 2010)rdquo should be adjusted in the first
paragraph of the main heading
Answer 19 All has been incorporated according to reviewerrsquos suggestion
Query 20 The section of essential oil amp phenolics should be re-written
Answer 20 This portion has now been re-written again
Query 21 The introduction of each aspectsub-heading should be deleted It will
reduce the length of the article considerably The same point is valid for
some other parts of the manuscript too eg Page 7 (Line 13-19) Page 10
(Line 4-10) Page 14 Line 7-21) Page 18 (Line 28-30) etc The text should
be reduced in all these cases
Answer 21 All sub headings has been deleted from the text
Query 22 Humanity should be replaced with mankind as humanity is property not
noun
Answer 22 Humanity has now been replaced with mankind
Query 23 ldquousing different assays ie thiobarbituric acid value (TBA) DPPH radical
scavenging and total antioxidant activity (FTC method)rdquo can be deleted
Answer 23 It has been done according to reviewerrsquos comments
Query 24 ldquoIn addition the inhibitory action as observed through FTC method
strengthened the claims for strong antioxidant activities of essential oil
and oleoresinsrdquo can also be deleted
Answer 24 It has been done according to reviewerrsquos comments
Query 25 Page 8 Line 18 Paragraph needs re-phrasing to make it lucid
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Answer 25 Paragraph has been re-phrased
Query 26 ldquoSpices and herbs are traditional remedies to cure some maladies and
diseased conditions in South Asian territoriesrdquo is duplication thus should
be removed
Answer 26 All duplicate sentences have been removed from the text
Query 27 Re-arrange the section ldquoAnti-inflammatory Potentialrdquo to make it lucid and
introductory details should be avoided eg ldquoThey postulated that
inhibition of interlukon (IL6) matrix metalloproteinase (MMPs)
prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) and activator protein 1rdquo need further clarity
Answer 27 The paragraph has been re-arranged and cleared completely
Query 28 C Antimicrobial Potential of Black Pepper Reference support is limited
Answer 28 More references has now been added in this portion
Query 29 Gastrointestinal health and nutrient absorption needs revision in first and
last paragraph to clear the evidences presented
Answer 29 The literature regarding gastrointestinal health and nutrient absorption
has been revised properly
Query 30 Page 13 Line 5-21 Can data be presented in Tabular form
Answer 30 The details are mentioned in the text Therefore its tabular presentation
would be only duplication of findings not else
Query 31 ldquoSeveral research interventions resulted in finalizing the assumption that
the depressed state is result of many factors that act into play of which
patho-physiological changes of depression includes the increased
glucocorticoid secretion followed by decreased level of brain derived
neurotrophic factor in the hippocampusrdquo can be deleted
Answer 31 The section has been deletec
Query 32 ldquoThe combination of all these parameters can lead to the state where
reduction of hippocampal volume occurs thus resulting in depression and
allied discrepanciesrdquo can also be deleted
Answer 32 The section has been deletec
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Query 33 ldquoChronic stress procedure (CSP) induction in rats is suitable model used
worldwide to assess the potential of dietary components and drugs
against depressionrdquo can also be deleted
Answer 33 The section has been deletec
Query 34 ldquoThe efficacy of drugs is limited as they are effective in the initial stages
but unable to stop the cascade of events going on the central nervous
systemrdquo can not be claimed as most of ailments are treated with the
pharmaceuticals
Answer 34 The section has been deleted and suggestion has been incorporated
Query 35 Last paragraph at Page 15 should be re-written
Answer 35 The last paragraph has been skipped as it was carrying information
supported by only one or two references
Query 36 First paragraph at ldquoBlack pepper against cancerrdquo should be revised
Answer 36 The paragraph is revised and its now writes as ldquoAccording to an estimate
the prevalence of cancer can be reduced (30 to 40) with the dietary habits
(Anto et al 2002 Zhou et al 2003) Some population-based studies also
indicated that consumption of foods rich in bioactive molecules can
decrease the risk of various ailments especially cancer In this regard
consumption of spices is positively correlated with reduced risks of cancer
incidence in Asian and Mediterranean regions (Mohandes et al 1999)
Even the higher risk of malignancies in developing economies can be
linked with the reduced intake of spices (Fleischauer et al 2000 Sloan
2005 Selvendiran et al 2005)rdquo
Query 37 The citations like ldquoZhou et al (2003)rdquo Vellaichamy et al (2009) and
Krishnakumar et al (2009) needs little elaboration regarding their findings
and mechanisms of action Its looks only addition of references as their
results is not properly elaborated
Answer 37 The results of researchers suggested above are mentioned in the text
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Query 38 The section ldquoOther Health Benefitsrdquo needs some greater considerations as
authors just piled up information and literature rather made conclusive
discussion The section can be completely omitted However if authors
want to retain the text than a Tablefigure can be more useful
Answer 38 The section is reviewed again and duplications and unnecessary details
are now skipped from the text
Query 39 Paragraph starting from Vanilloid receptor (TRPV1) should be completely
omitted ass its just contains three studies and no clear links are discussed
with special reference to nutrition point of view
Answer 39 The complete paragraph has been deleted
Query 40 In my view ldquoSome other studies are also available regarding health
promoting potentials of black pepper However many of them are limited
in their applications owing to lack of animal studiesrdquo should be added at
the end of heading ldquoOther health benefitsrdquo
Answer 40 The answer is same as to mentioned in Suggestion 35
Query 41 Authors should check references section again for style and etc Some
references needs to be cited in the text and vice versa
Answer 41 The references style has been checked again and mistakes observed are
corrected
I would like accept that mistakes removed from the article considerably and indeed I am looking forward for better write-up and presentation skills in the future Lastly I would like to request to kindly accept the manuscript as it has been considerably improved Corresponding authors M Tauseef Sultan Assistant Professor Bahauddin Zakariya University Multan Email tauseefsultanhotmailcom
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One of the main common ailments in the world diabetes mellitus enforces a fabulous 1
health and social burden (McDonnell and Archbold 1996) The pathogenesis of diabetes 2
is dependent on many factors and glycation of the various proteins in the body is of 3
considerable importance The glycation of albumins and allied protein might lead to 4
change in nature structure and their biochemical activity Black pepper has inhibitory 5
effects on albumin glycation reaction (Dearlove et al 2008 Singletary 2010) Likewise 6
Saraswat et al (2009) reported inhibition of 40 to 90 (piperine 10 mgml) in the 7
formation of advanced glycation end-products (AGE) to lens proteins Black pepper 8
(IC50 02mgmL) showed excellent selectivity towards aldose reductase inhibition The 9
aforementioned discussion portrayed the message that inclusion of black pepper in 10
dietary strategies can be beneficial in management of diabetes and its complications 11
(Vijayakumar et al 2004 Saraswat et al 2008) However there is still needs for some 12
community-based trials for meticulousness 13
Black pepper extract has been studied by (Venkatasamy et al 2004) to treat skin 14
disorders ie vitilago that is characterized by lesions of depigmentation Ebihara et al 15
(2006) suggested that black pepper excavate and its main alkaloid piperine endorse 16
stimulatory effects on melanocyte proliferation and dendricity thus it can be used for 17
the treatment of vitiligo (Soumyanath et al 2006 Lin et al 2007) In humans black 18
pepper oil is one the strongest appetizer inhalation stimulates the swallowing in post 19
stroke patients with dysphagia Some other studies are also available regarding health 20
promoting potentials of black pepper However many of them are limited in their 21
applications owing to lack of animal studies 22
Conclusion 23
In the recent epoch much focus has been paid to functional and nutraceutical food The 24
health promoting prospective of such products is ought to bioactive components 25
present in them Black pepper owing to functional ingredients like piperine oleoresins 26
and essential oil is helpful in regulating gastrointestinal functionality It is also helpful 27
in mediating inflammation Black pepper can provide neuro-protection thus defending 28
the body from depression and Alzheimerrsquos The synergistic effect of black pepper in 29
enhancing the bioavailability of nutrients and drugs is of considerable importance 30
Overall the nutraceutical perspective of black pepper is of key importance for health 31
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care consultants However researcher concentration is immediately required to asses its 1
health promoting potential through controlled randomized trials (CRTrsquos) and cohort 2
studies Additional efforts are also required to asses its proper utilization in different 3
products and results of such studies would bring meticulousness of the concerns 4
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Fleischauer A T Poole C and Arab L (2000) Garlic consumption and cancer 3
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antinociceptive anti-inflammatory and toxicity profile of nimesulide vs 19
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Han Y Chin T T M and Lim L Y (2008) In vitro and in vivo evaluation if the 21
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Piperine active substance of black pepper alleviates hypertension induced by 27
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piperine and its neuroprotective mechanism in rats Zhong Xi Yi Jie He Xue 30
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Irani F (2005) An encounter with ayurveda aromatherapy J Aromather 3 29-35 1
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bran in rats Nutr Neurosci 10 11-16 10
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Antihyperlipidemic compounds from the fruit of Piper Longum L Phytother Res 15
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Jirovetz L Buchbauer G Ngassoum M B and Geissler M (2002) Aroma compound 17
analysis of Piper Nigrum and Piper guineense essential oils from Cameroon using 18
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in the permeability of rat intestinal epithelial cells the status of gamma-glutamyl 23
transpeptidase activity uptake of amino acids and lipid peroxidation Biochem 24
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Karsha P V and Lakshmi O B (2010) Antibacterial activity of black pepper Piper 1
Nigrum Linn with special reference to its mode of action on bacteria Indian J 2
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Table-1 Botanical Classification of black pepper Groups Name
Kingdom Plantae
Subkingdom Tracheobionta
Superdivision Spermatophyta
Division Magnoliophyta
Class Magnoliopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Family Piperales
Order Piperaceae
Genus Piper L
Specie Piper nigrum L Source USDA NRCS 2010 The PLANTS Database (httpplants usdagov 9 May 2010)
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Table 2 Rich phytochemistry of the black pepper Sr No Researcher Chemical Components Percentage
1 Lee et al (2004) Singletary (2010)
Essential oil Piperine Chavicine Piperidine Fatty oils Resin Starch
1-25 5-9 1 8 6-8 0-5 22-42
2 Ravindran and Johny (2001)
Essential oil Piperine Starch Oleoresin
04 to 70 20 to 74 15-45 35-12
3 Murthy and Bhattacharya (2008)
Essential oil (limonene β-caryophyllene sabinene and β-pinene)
4 Singh et al (2005) Acetone extract Piperine Piperolein Piper amide Guineensine
335 137 34 323
5 Utpala et al (2008) Phenol contents 03 to 08 mgg
6 Orav et al (2004) Musenga et al (2007)
Essential oil
β-caryophyllene Limonene β-pinene ∆-3-carene Sabinene α-pinene Eugenol Terpinen-4-ol Hedycaryol β-eudesmol Caryophyllene oxide α-phellandrene
14-704 29-384 07-256 17-190 0-122 03-104 01-410 0-132 0-91 0-97 01-72 NA
7 Jirovetz et al (2002) Elemol Germacrene-D Limonene Β-pinene α-pinene β-ocimine β-pinene α-phellandrene αhumulene ∆-carene Βphellandrene T-muurolol
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Table 3 Functional amp Nutraceuticals Effect of Bioactive Compounds of Black Pepper
Bioactive compounds
Functional amp Nutraceuticals Role Researchers
Piperine
1 Bio-absorption of vitamins and trace elements 2 Effective against acute inflammatory process 3 Antimicrobial properties 4 Improved functionality of gastrointestinal tract 5 Decreased body weight and visceral fat accumulation 6 Improved bioavailability of curcumin and catechins 7 Enhanced bioavailability of many drugs 8 Piperine ameliorate the chronic mild stress 9 Reduce risk of cancer 10 reducing the extent of toxicity of certain components
Kumoro et al 2009 Capasso et al 2002 Bang et al 2009 Sangwan et al 2008 Badmaev et al 2000 Okumura et al 2010 Singletary 2010 Pattanaik et al 2009 Li et al 2007 Vellaichamy et al 2009 Han et al 2008
Essential oil
1 Contributes aroma 2 Control worm infestations
Zachariah et al 2010 Dorman and Deans 2000
Phenolics 1 Reduce oxidation process 2 Ameliorating oxidative stress
Renjie et al 2010 Saxena et al 2007
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Journal Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition Manuscript ID BFSN-2011-0286 Manuscript Title BLACK PEPPER AND HEALTH CLAIMS A COMPREHENSIVE
TREATISE
Dear Editor I have seen the reviewerrsquos comments eagerly and made the following changes in the article as per desired Query 1 The some text in the article should be written again as language should be
simple and lucid for the readers and researchers The use of same
sentencesconcepts aspects at multiple places should be avoided
Answer 1 Corrections have been made Now appropriate words are used for
specific purpose
Query 2 Health benefits should be checked again and each aspect should be
discussed only at one place I would suggest the authors to add up one or
two table regarding the health promoting potential of the black pepper
Answer 2 Every aspect related to health endorsing effects of black pepper has been
discussed separately only at one place Table regarding health benefits of
black pepper has now been added in the manuscript
Query 3 Finally yet importantly grammatical errors should be removed
Answer 3 All grammatical errors have been eliminated from the text
Query 4 The first line of the abstract should be as ldquoFor millennia spices have been
an integral part of human diets and commerce Recently the widespread
recognition of diet-health linkages bolsters the dietary importance of
spices and herbsrdquo
Answer 4 It has been changed according to reviewerrsquos comments
Query 5 The words selection should be appropriate especially in the abstract
section eg ldquoholdrdquo is used twice that should be avoided
Answer 5 Proper and suitable words has been incorporated in text especially
abstract portion and duplication has been removed
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Query 6 Page 1 Line 24 The sentence use should ldquoBlack pepper (Piper nigrum L)
is an important healthy food owing to its antioxidant amp antimicrobial
potential and gastro-protective modulesrdquo
Answer 6 Now sentence is according to reviewerrsquos suggestions
Query 7 From abstract ldquoMore recently cell-culture studies and animal modeling
predicted the role of black pepper against number of maladiesrdquo can be
omitted as its duplication of same concepts mentioned earlier
Answer 7 We all authors have discussed and suggested that this sentence has
different meanings and not considered as duplication
Query 8 Page 1 Line 37 Component should be replaced with components in the
abstract Accordingly the complete sentence should be re-written
Answer 8 The word ldquocomponentsrdquo has remained same as it means different
components of piper nigrum
Query 9 Meta-analysis represents single expression or experiment so it should be
changed to meta-analyses
Answer 9 Changes has been incorporated according to reviewerrsquos comments
Query 10 First and second paragraph can be combined into one I think following
could be one possibility ldquoIn the recent era efforts have been directed to
establish scientific rationale for health improving potential of functional
and nutraceuticals foods Amongst prevention of cardiovascular
disorders (CVD) cancer insurgence diabetes mellitus Alzheimerrsquos
disease and variety of inflammatory ailments through dietary modules is
of prime consideration Moreover emerging findings in the nutrigenomics
and proteomics further reflected their importance in a deeper sense
(Chonpathompikunlert et al 2010) The list of healthy foods marketed
with distinct health claims is long enough However spices and their
bioactive components are more promising candidates for their inclusion in
diet-based regimens to improve human health (Geoffrey 2006 Butt et al
2009) Their different parts including dried seed bark fruit root and
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flower are in use as food adjuncts that impart flavor aroma and color to
foods (Srinivasan 2008 Singletary 2010)rdquo
Answer 10 First and second paragraph of manuscript has now been combined
Query 11 Chonpathompikunlert et al 2010 should be checked again Is paper
published in 2010 or 2009 as two references are given in reference section
Answer 11 Chonpathompikunlert et al 2010 has been published in 2010
Query 12 Why authors written these sentence eg ldquoBeing the sole reason for many
of the attacks in the ancient ages still considered instrumental in the
economies of many nations across the globe (Srinivasan 2005)rdquo and
ldquoDuring the era of industrialization and globalization these commodities
were traded in the western countries that led to wide bloom in their
productionrdquo as they must be deleted I would suggest authors to look into
introduction again and reduce its length to 34th Moreover the sentences
should be linked with each in the same paragraphs
Answer 12 The Correction has been and these sentences were deleted from the text
Query 13 Page 3 Line 1 Human subject should be replaced with human subjects
Answer 13 It has been done according to suggestions
Query 14 The last two paragraphs can also be merged up into one
Answer 14 Both paragraphs has been combined
Query 15 Functional uses can be replaced with applications
Answer 15 Changes has been incorporated according to comment
Query 16 The first paragraph should be re-written again Last sentence can be
deleted The authors should delete the reference ldquoDM 2009rdquo
Answer 16 Changes have been made in first paragraph Reference has also been
deleted
Query 17 The authors should be specific is use of unit systems as molminus1 is not right
as it should be molminus1 Please check the manuscript again
Answer 17 Unit has been written properly All manuscript has now been carefully
written
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Query 18 ldquoPiperine and its allied components like piperidine and chavicine are
responsible for pungent properties of black pepper (Badmaev et al 2000
Bhattacharjee and Sengupta 2009)rdquo should be adjusted at the end of first
paragraph of heading ldquopiperinerdquo
Answer 18 Correction has been made accordingly
Query 19 Page 6 Line 17 ldquoBlack pepper essential oil contributes towards the aroma
oleoresin contributes towards the overall taste and the alkaloid piperine
imparts pungency (Zachariah et al 2010)rdquo should be adjusted in the first
paragraph of the main heading
Answer 19 All has been incorporated according to reviewerrsquos suggestion
Query 20 The section of essential oil amp phenolics should be re-written
Answer 20 This portion has now been re-written again
Query 21 The introduction of each aspectsub-heading should be deleted It will
reduce the length of the article considerably The same point is valid for
some other parts of the manuscript too eg Page 7 (Line 13-19) Page 10
(Line 4-10) Page 14 Line 7-21) Page 18 (Line 28-30) etc The text should
be reduced in all these cases
Answer 21 All sub headings has been deleted from the text
Query 22 Humanity should be replaced with mankind as humanity is property not
noun
Answer 22 Humanity has now been replaced with mankind
Query 23 ldquousing different assays ie thiobarbituric acid value (TBA) DPPH radical
scavenging and total antioxidant activity (FTC method)rdquo can be deleted
Answer 23 It has been done according to reviewerrsquos comments
Query 24 ldquoIn addition the inhibitory action as observed through FTC method
strengthened the claims for strong antioxidant activities of essential oil
and oleoresinsrdquo can also be deleted
Answer 24 It has been done according to reviewerrsquos comments
Query 25 Page 8 Line 18 Paragraph needs re-phrasing to make it lucid
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Answer 25 Paragraph has been re-phrased
Query 26 ldquoSpices and herbs are traditional remedies to cure some maladies and
diseased conditions in South Asian territoriesrdquo is duplication thus should
be removed
Answer 26 All duplicate sentences have been removed from the text
Query 27 Re-arrange the section ldquoAnti-inflammatory Potentialrdquo to make it lucid and
introductory details should be avoided eg ldquoThey postulated that
inhibition of interlukon (IL6) matrix metalloproteinase (MMPs)
prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) and activator protein 1rdquo need further clarity
Answer 27 The paragraph has been re-arranged and cleared completely
Query 28 C Antimicrobial Potential of Black Pepper Reference support is limited
Answer 28 More references has now been added in this portion
Query 29 Gastrointestinal health and nutrient absorption needs revision in first and
last paragraph to clear the evidences presented
Answer 29 The literature regarding gastrointestinal health and nutrient absorption
has been revised properly
Query 30 Page 13 Line 5-21 Can data be presented in Tabular form
Answer 30 The details are mentioned in the text Therefore its tabular presentation
would be only duplication of findings not else
Query 31 ldquoSeveral research interventions resulted in finalizing the assumption that
the depressed state is result of many factors that act into play of which
patho-physiological changes of depression includes the increased
glucocorticoid secretion followed by decreased level of brain derived
neurotrophic factor in the hippocampusrdquo can be deleted
Answer 31 The section has been deletec
Query 32 ldquoThe combination of all these parameters can lead to the state where
reduction of hippocampal volume occurs thus resulting in depression and
allied discrepanciesrdquo can also be deleted
Answer 32 The section has been deletec
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Query 33 ldquoChronic stress procedure (CSP) induction in rats is suitable model used
worldwide to assess the potential of dietary components and drugs
against depressionrdquo can also be deleted
Answer 33 The section has been deletec
Query 34 ldquoThe efficacy of drugs is limited as they are effective in the initial stages
but unable to stop the cascade of events going on the central nervous
systemrdquo can not be claimed as most of ailments are treated with the
pharmaceuticals
Answer 34 The section has been deleted and suggestion has been incorporated
Query 35 Last paragraph at Page 15 should be re-written
Answer 35 The last paragraph has been skipped as it was carrying information
supported by only one or two references
Query 36 First paragraph at ldquoBlack pepper against cancerrdquo should be revised
Answer 36 The paragraph is revised and its now writes as ldquoAccording to an estimate
the prevalence of cancer can be reduced (30 to 40) with the dietary habits
(Anto et al 2002 Zhou et al 2003) Some population-based studies also
indicated that consumption of foods rich in bioactive molecules can
decrease the risk of various ailments especially cancer In this regard
consumption of spices is positively correlated with reduced risks of cancer
incidence in Asian and Mediterranean regions (Mohandes et al 1999)
Even the higher risk of malignancies in developing economies can be
linked with the reduced intake of spices (Fleischauer et al 2000 Sloan
2005 Selvendiran et al 2005)rdquo
Query 37 The citations like ldquoZhou et al (2003)rdquo Vellaichamy et al (2009) and
Krishnakumar et al (2009) needs little elaboration regarding their findings
and mechanisms of action Its looks only addition of references as their
results is not properly elaborated
Answer 37 The results of researchers suggested above are mentioned in the text
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Query 38 The section ldquoOther Health Benefitsrdquo needs some greater considerations as
authors just piled up information and literature rather made conclusive
discussion The section can be completely omitted However if authors
want to retain the text than a Tablefigure can be more useful
Answer 38 The section is reviewed again and duplications and unnecessary details
are now skipped from the text
Query 39 Paragraph starting from Vanilloid receptor (TRPV1) should be completely
omitted ass its just contains three studies and no clear links are discussed
with special reference to nutrition point of view
Answer 39 The complete paragraph has been deleted
Query 40 In my view ldquoSome other studies are also available regarding health
promoting potentials of black pepper However many of them are limited
in their applications owing to lack of animal studiesrdquo should be added at
the end of heading ldquoOther health benefitsrdquo
Answer 40 The answer is same as to mentioned in Suggestion 35
Query 41 Authors should check references section again for style and etc Some
references needs to be cited in the text and vice versa
Answer 41 The references style has been checked again and mistakes observed are
corrected
I would like accept that mistakes removed from the article considerably and indeed I am looking forward for better write-up and presentation skills in the future Lastly I would like to request to kindly accept the manuscript as it has been considerably improved Corresponding authors M Tauseef Sultan Assistant Professor Bahauddin Zakariya University Multan Email tauseefsultanhotmailcom
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care consultants However researcher concentration is immediately required to asses its 1
health promoting potential through controlled randomized trials (CRTrsquos) and cohort 2
studies Additional efforts are also required to asses its proper utilization in different 3
products and results of such studies would bring meticulousness of the concerns 4
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restraintinduced behavioral deficits and serotonergic responses by stabilized rice 9
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Antihyperlipidemic compounds from the fruit of Piper Longum L Phytother Res 15
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Jirovetz L Buchbauer G Ngassoum M B and Geissler M (2002) Aroma compound 17
analysis of Piper Nigrum and Piper guineense essential oils from Cameroon using 18
solid-phase microextraction-gas chromatography solid-phase microextraction-19
gas chromatography-mass spectrometry and olfactometry J Chromatogr A 976 20
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in the permeability of rat intestinal epithelial cells the status of gamma-glutamyl 23
transpeptidase activity uptake of amino acids and lipid peroxidation Biochem 24
Pharmacol 43 1401-1407 25
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Nigrum Linn with special reference to its mode of action on bacteria Indian J 2
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Krishnakumar N Manoharan S Palaniappan P R Venkatachalam P and Manohar 16
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Kumoro A C Singh H and Hasan M (2009) Solubility of piperine in supercritical 20
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Lambert J D Hong J Kim D H Mishin V M and Yang C S (2004) Piperine 22
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Lee C S Han E S and Kim Y K (2006) Piperine inhibition of 1-methyl-4-25
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disease Eur J Pharmacol 486 9ndash17 19
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selected medicinal herbs Life Sci 66 725ndash735 21
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pungent component of black pepper at the human vanilloid receptor (TRPV1) 16
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Mittal R and Gupta R L (2000) In vitro antioxidant activity of piperine Methods Find 21
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Mohit K B Mahendra B and Shrinivas K K (2009) Anti-depressant like effect of 25
curcumin and its combination with piperine in unpredictable chronic stress-26
induced behavioral biochemical and neurochemical changes Pharm Biochem 27
Behav 92 39-43 28
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from fruits herbs and spices Food Chem 122 987-996 30
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997 13
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Table-1 Botanical Classification of black pepper Groups Name
Kingdom Plantae
Subkingdom Tracheobionta
Superdivision Spermatophyta
Division Magnoliophyta
Class Magnoliopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Family Piperales
Order Piperaceae
Genus Piper L
Specie Piper nigrum L Source USDA NRCS 2010 The PLANTS Database (httpplants usdagov 9 May 2010)
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Table 2 Rich phytochemistry of the black pepper Sr No Researcher Chemical Components Percentage
1 Lee et al (2004) Singletary (2010)
Essential oil Piperine Chavicine Piperidine Fatty oils Resin Starch
1-25 5-9 1 8 6-8 0-5 22-42
2 Ravindran and Johny (2001)
Essential oil Piperine Starch Oleoresin
04 to 70 20 to 74 15-45 35-12
3 Murthy and Bhattacharya (2008)
Essential oil (limonene β-caryophyllene sabinene and β-pinene)
4 Singh et al (2005) Acetone extract Piperine Piperolein Piper amide Guineensine
335 137 34 323
5 Utpala et al (2008) Phenol contents 03 to 08 mgg
6 Orav et al (2004) Musenga et al (2007)
Essential oil
β-caryophyllene Limonene β-pinene ∆-3-carene Sabinene α-pinene Eugenol Terpinen-4-ol Hedycaryol β-eudesmol Caryophyllene oxide α-phellandrene
14-704 29-384 07-256 17-190 0-122 03-104 01-410 0-132 0-91 0-97 01-72 NA
7 Jirovetz et al (2002) Elemol Germacrene-D Limonene Β-pinene α-pinene β-ocimine β-pinene α-phellandrene αhumulene ∆-carene Βphellandrene T-muurolol
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Table 3 Functional amp Nutraceuticals Effect of Bioactive Compounds of Black Pepper
Bioactive compounds
Functional amp Nutraceuticals Role Researchers
Piperine
1 Bio-absorption of vitamins and trace elements 2 Effective against acute inflammatory process 3 Antimicrobial properties 4 Improved functionality of gastrointestinal tract 5 Decreased body weight and visceral fat accumulation 6 Improved bioavailability of curcumin and catechins 7 Enhanced bioavailability of many drugs 8 Piperine ameliorate the chronic mild stress 9 Reduce risk of cancer 10 reducing the extent of toxicity of certain components
Kumoro et al 2009 Capasso et al 2002 Bang et al 2009 Sangwan et al 2008 Badmaev et al 2000 Okumura et al 2010 Singletary 2010 Pattanaik et al 2009 Li et al 2007 Vellaichamy et al 2009 Han et al 2008
Essential oil
1 Contributes aroma 2 Control worm infestations
Zachariah et al 2010 Dorman and Deans 2000
Phenolics 1 Reduce oxidation process 2 Ameliorating oxidative stress
Renjie et al 2010 Saxena et al 2007
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Journal Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition Manuscript ID BFSN-2011-0286 Manuscript Title BLACK PEPPER AND HEALTH CLAIMS A COMPREHENSIVE
TREATISE
Dear Editor I have seen the reviewerrsquos comments eagerly and made the following changes in the article as per desired Query 1 The some text in the article should be written again as language should be
simple and lucid for the readers and researchers The use of same
sentencesconcepts aspects at multiple places should be avoided
Answer 1 Corrections have been made Now appropriate words are used for
specific purpose
Query 2 Health benefits should be checked again and each aspect should be
discussed only at one place I would suggest the authors to add up one or
two table regarding the health promoting potential of the black pepper
Answer 2 Every aspect related to health endorsing effects of black pepper has been
discussed separately only at one place Table regarding health benefits of
black pepper has now been added in the manuscript
Query 3 Finally yet importantly grammatical errors should be removed
Answer 3 All grammatical errors have been eliminated from the text
Query 4 The first line of the abstract should be as ldquoFor millennia spices have been
an integral part of human diets and commerce Recently the widespread
recognition of diet-health linkages bolsters the dietary importance of
spices and herbsrdquo
Answer 4 It has been changed according to reviewerrsquos comments
Query 5 The words selection should be appropriate especially in the abstract
section eg ldquoholdrdquo is used twice that should be avoided
Answer 5 Proper and suitable words has been incorporated in text especially
abstract portion and duplication has been removed
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Query 6 Page 1 Line 24 The sentence use should ldquoBlack pepper (Piper nigrum L)
is an important healthy food owing to its antioxidant amp antimicrobial
potential and gastro-protective modulesrdquo
Answer 6 Now sentence is according to reviewerrsquos suggestions
Query 7 From abstract ldquoMore recently cell-culture studies and animal modeling
predicted the role of black pepper against number of maladiesrdquo can be
omitted as its duplication of same concepts mentioned earlier
Answer 7 We all authors have discussed and suggested that this sentence has
different meanings and not considered as duplication
Query 8 Page 1 Line 37 Component should be replaced with components in the
abstract Accordingly the complete sentence should be re-written
Answer 8 The word ldquocomponentsrdquo has remained same as it means different
components of piper nigrum
Query 9 Meta-analysis represents single expression or experiment so it should be
changed to meta-analyses
Answer 9 Changes has been incorporated according to reviewerrsquos comments
Query 10 First and second paragraph can be combined into one I think following
could be one possibility ldquoIn the recent era efforts have been directed to
establish scientific rationale for health improving potential of functional
and nutraceuticals foods Amongst prevention of cardiovascular
disorders (CVD) cancer insurgence diabetes mellitus Alzheimerrsquos
disease and variety of inflammatory ailments through dietary modules is
of prime consideration Moreover emerging findings in the nutrigenomics
and proteomics further reflected their importance in a deeper sense
(Chonpathompikunlert et al 2010) The list of healthy foods marketed
with distinct health claims is long enough However spices and their
bioactive components are more promising candidates for their inclusion in
diet-based regimens to improve human health (Geoffrey 2006 Butt et al
2009) Their different parts including dried seed bark fruit root and
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flower are in use as food adjuncts that impart flavor aroma and color to
foods (Srinivasan 2008 Singletary 2010)rdquo
Answer 10 First and second paragraph of manuscript has now been combined
Query 11 Chonpathompikunlert et al 2010 should be checked again Is paper
published in 2010 or 2009 as two references are given in reference section
Answer 11 Chonpathompikunlert et al 2010 has been published in 2010
Query 12 Why authors written these sentence eg ldquoBeing the sole reason for many
of the attacks in the ancient ages still considered instrumental in the
economies of many nations across the globe (Srinivasan 2005)rdquo and
ldquoDuring the era of industrialization and globalization these commodities
were traded in the western countries that led to wide bloom in their
productionrdquo as they must be deleted I would suggest authors to look into
introduction again and reduce its length to 34th Moreover the sentences
should be linked with each in the same paragraphs
Answer 12 The Correction has been and these sentences were deleted from the text
Query 13 Page 3 Line 1 Human subject should be replaced with human subjects
Answer 13 It has been done according to suggestions
Query 14 The last two paragraphs can also be merged up into one
Answer 14 Both paragraphs has been combined
Query 15 Functional uses can be replaced with applications
Answer 15 Changes has been incorporated according to comment
Query 16 The first paragraph should be re-written again Last sentence can be
deleted The authors should delete the reference ldquoDM 2009rdquo
Answer 16 Changes have been made in first paragraph Reference has also been
deleted
Query 17 The authors should be specific is use of unit systems as molminus1 is not right
as it should be molminus1 Please check the manuscript again
Answer 17 Unit has been written properly All manuscript has now been carefully
written
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Query 18 ldquoPiperine and its allied components like piperidine and chavicine are
responsible for pungent properties of black pepper (Badmaev et al 2000
Bhattacharjee and Sengupta 2009)rdquo should be adjusted at the end of first
paragraph of heading ldquopiperinerdquo
Answer 18 Correction has been made accordingly
Query 19 Page 6 Line 17 ldquoBlack pepper essential oil contributes towards the aroma
oleoresin contributes towards the overall taste and the alkaloid piperine
imparts pungency (Zachariah et al 2010)rdquo should be adjusted in the first
paragraph of the main heading
Answer 19 All has been incorporated according to reviewerrsquos suggestion
Query 20 The section of essential oil amp phenolics should be re-written
Answer 20 This portion has now been re-written again
Query 21 The introduction of each aspectsub-heading should be deleted It will
reduce the length of the article considerably The same point is valid for
some other parts of the manuscript too eg Page 7 (Line 13-19) Page 10
(Line 4-10) Page 14 Line 7-21) Page 18 (Line 28-30) etc The text should
be reduced in all these cases
Answer 21 All sub headings has been deleted from the text
Query 22 Humanity should be replaced with mankind as humanity is property not
noun
Answer 22 Humanity has now been replaced with mankind
Query 23 ldquousing different assays ie thiobarbituric acid value (TBA) DPPH radical
scavenging and total antioxidant activity (FTC method)rdquo can be deleted
Answer 23 It has been done according to reviewerrsquos comments
Query 24 ldquoIn addition the inhibitory action as observed through FTC method
strengthened the claims for strong antioxidant activities of essential oil
and oleoresinsrdquo can also be deleted
Answer 24 It has been done according to reviewerrsquos comments
Query 25 Page 8 Line 18 Paragraph needs re-phrasing to make it lucid
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Answer 25 Paragraph has been re-phrased
Query 26 ldquoSpices and herbs are traditional remedies to cure some maladies and
diseased conditions in South Asian territoriesrdquo is duplication thus should
be removed
Answer 26 All duplicate sentences have been removed from the text
Query 27 Re-arrange the section ldquoAnti-inflammatory Potentialrdquo to make it lucid and
introductory details should be avoided eg ldquoThey postulated that
inhibition of interlukon (IL6) matrix metalloproteinase (MMPs)
prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) and activator protein 1rdquo need further clarity
Answer 27 The paragraph has been re-arranged and cleared completely
Query 28 C Antimicrobial Potential of Black Pepper Reference support is limited
Answer 28 More references has now been added in this portion
Query 29 Gastrointestinal health and nutrient absorption needs revision in first and
last paragraph to clear the evidences presented
Answer 29 The literature regarding gastrointestinal health and nutrient absorption
has been revised properly
Query 30 Page 13 Line 5-21 Can data be presented in Tabular form
Answer 30 The details are mentioned in the text Therefore its tabular presentation
would be only duplication of findings not else
Query 31 ldquoSeveral research interventions resulted in finalizing the assumption that
the depressed state is result of many factors that act into play of which
patho-physiological changes of depression includes the increased
glucocorticoid secretion followed by decreased level of brain derived
neurotrophic factor in the hippocampusrdquo can be deleted
Answer 31 The section has been deletec
Query 32 ldquoThe combination of all these parameters can lead to the state where
reduction of hippocampal volume occurs thus resulting in depression and
allied discrepanciesrdquo can also be deleted
Answer 32 The section has been deletec
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Query 33 ldquoChronic stress procedure (CSP) induction in rats is suitable model used
worldwide to assess the potential of dietary components and drugs
against depressionrdquo can also be deleted
Answer 33 The section has been deletec
Query 34 ldquoThe efficacy of drugs is limited as they are effective in the initial stages
but unable to stop the cascade of events going on the central nervous
systemrdquo can not be claimed as most of ailments are treated with the
pharmaceuticals
Answer 34 The section has been deleted and suggestion has been incorporated
Query 35 Last paragraph at Page 15 should be re-written
Answer 35 The last paragraph has been skipped as it was carrying information
supported by only one or two references
Query 36 First paragraph at ldquoBlack pepper against cancerrdquo should be revised
Answer 36 The paragraph is revised and its now writes as ldquoAccording to an estimate
the prevalence of cancer can be reduced (30 to 40) with the dietary habits
(Anto et al 2002 Zhou et al 2003) Some population-based studies also
indicated that consumption of foods rich in bioactive molecules can
decrease the risk of various ailments especially cancer In this regard
consumption of spices is positively correlated with reduced risks of cancer
incidence in Asian and Mediterranean regions (Mohandes et al 1999)
Even the higher risk of malignancies in developing economies can be
linked with the reduced intake of spices (Fleischauer et al 2000 Sloan
2005 Selvendiran et al 2005)rdquo
Query 37 The citations like ldquoZhou et al (2003)rdquo Vellaichamy et al (2009) and
Krishnakumar et al (2009) needs little elaboration regarding their findings
and mechanisms of action Its looks only addition of references as their
results is not properly elaborated
Answer 37 The results of researchers suggested above are mentioned in the text
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Query 38 The section ldquoOther Health Benefitsrdquo needs some greater considerations as
authors just piled up information and literature rather made conclusive
discussion The section can be completely omitted However if authors
want to retain the text than a Tablefigure can be more useful
Answer 38 The section is reviewed again and duplications and unnecessary details
are now skipped from the text
Query 39 Paragraph starting from Vanilloid receptor (TRPV1) should be completely
omitted ass its just contains three studies and no clear links are discussed
with special reference to nutrition point of view
Answer 39 The complete paragraph has been deleted
Query 40 In my view ldquoSome other studies are also available regarding health
promoting potentials of black pepper However many of them are limited
in their applications owing to lack of animal studiesrdquo should be added at
the end of heading ldquoOther health benefitsrdquo
Answer 40 The answer is same as to mentioned in Suggestion 35
Query 41 Authors should check references section again for style and etc Some
references needs to be cited in the text and vice versa
Answer 41 The references style has been checked again and mistakes observed are
corrected
I would like accept that mistakes removed from the article considerably and indeed I am looking forward for better write-up and presentation skills in the future Lastly I would like to request to kindly accept the manuscript as it has been considerably improved Corresponding authors M Tauseef Sultan Assistant Professor Bahauddin Zakariya University Multan Email tauseefsultanhotmailcom
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piperine in human interleukin 1beta-stimulated fibroblast-like synoviocytes and 5
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Bhardwaj R K Glaeser H Becquemont L Klotz U Gupta S K and Fromm M F 7
(2002) Piperine a major constituent of black pepper inhibits human p-8
glycoprotein and CYP3A4 J Pharmacol Exp Ther 302 645-650 9
Kaefera C M and Milne J A (2008) The role of herbs and spices in cancer prevention 10
J Nutr Biochem 19 347-361 11
Bhutani M K Bishnoi M and Kulkarni S K (2009) Anti-depressant like effect of 12
curcumin and its combination with piperine in unpredictable chronic stress-13
induced behavioral biochemical and neurochemical changes Pharmacol Biochem 14
Behav 92 39-43 15
Bogomolny E Argov S Mordechai S and Huleihel M (2008) Monitoring of viral 16
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and tissues Biochim Biophys Acta 1780 1038-1046 18
Bonjar G H S (2004) Screening for antibacterial properties of some Iranian plants 19
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Butt M S and Sultan M T (2010) Nigella sativa Reduces the risk of various maladies 21
Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr 50 654-665 22
Butt M S Sultan M T Butt M S and Iqbal J (2009) Garlic naturersquos protection 23
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Mascolo N (2002) Effect of Piperine the active ingredient of black pepper on 26
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Chaudhry N M A and Tariq P (2006) Bactericidal activity of black pepper bay leaf 28
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cognitive impairment in animal model of cognitive deficit like condition of 3
Alzheimerrsquos disease Food Chem Toxicol 48 798ndash802 4
Christine M and Kaefer J A M (2008) The role of herbs and spices in cancer 5
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Dearlove R P Greenspan P Hartle D K Swanson R B and Hargrove J L (2008) 7
Inhibition of protein glycation by extracts of culinary herbs and spices J Med 8
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Duessel S Heuertz R M and Ezekiel U R (2008) Growth inhibition of human colon 15
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Ebihara T Ebihara S Maruyama M Kobayashi M Itou A Arai H and Sasaki H 17
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Resiniferatoxin and piperine capsaicin-like stimulators of oxygen uptake in the 27
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Gulccedilin I (2005) The antioxidant and radical scavenging activities of black pepper (Piper 16
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Gupta S K Bansal P Bhardwaj R K Velpandian T (2000) Comparative 18
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Han Y Chin T T M and Lim L Y (2008) In vitro and in vivo evaluation if the 21
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Hlavackova L Urbanova A Ulicna O Janega P Cerna A and Babal P (2010) 26
Piperine active substance of black pepper alleviates hypertension induced by 27
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Ingredient Improves the Hepatic Increase in Free Fatty Acids Caused by 2378-6
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Janakiraman K and Manavalan R (2008) Studies on effect of piperine on oral 11
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Antihyperlipidemic compounds from the fruit of Piper Longum L Phytother Res 15
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Jirovetz L Buchbauer G Ngassoum M B and Geissler M (2002) Aroma compound 17
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in the permeability of rat intestinal epithelial cells the status of gamma-glutamyl 23
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selected medicinal herbs Life Sci 66 725ndash735 21
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Mittal R and Gupta R L (2000) In vitro antioxidant activity of piperine Methods Find 21
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induced behavioral biochemical and neurochemical changes Pharm Biochem 27
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Selvendiran K and Sakthisekaran D (2004) Chemopreventive effect of piperine on 22
modulating lipid peroxidation and membrane bound enzymes in benzo(a)pyrene 23
induced lung carcinogenesis Biomed Pharmacother 58 264-267 24
Selvendiran K Mumtaz Banu S Sakthisekaran D (2004) Protective effect of piperine 25
on benzo [a] pyrene-induced lung carcinogenesis in Swiss albino mice Clin 26
Chim Acta 350 73ndash78 27
Selvendiran K Singh J P and Sakthisekaran D (2006) In vivo effect of piperine on 28
serum and tissue glycoprotein levels in benzo [a] pyrene induced lung 29
carcinogenesis in Swiss albino mice Pulm Pharmacol Ther 19 107ndash111 30
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Selvendiran K Singh J P Krishnan K B and Sakthisekaran D (2003) 1
Cytoprotective effect of piperine against benzo[a]pyrene induced lung cancer 2
with reference to lipid peroxidation and antioxidant system in swiss albino mice 3
Fitoterapia 74 109-115 4
Selvendiran K Thirunavukkarasu C Singh J P Padmavathi R and Sakthisekaran 5
D (2005) Chemopreventive effect of piperine on mitochondrial TCA cycle and 6
phase-i and glutathione-metabolizing enzymes in benzoapyrene induced lung 7
carcinogenesis in swiss albino mice Mol Cell Biochem 271 101-116 8
Shaikh J Bhosale R and Singhal R (2006) Microencapsulation of black pepper 9
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Shankaracharya N B Rao L J Naik J P and Nagalakshmi S (1997) 11
Characterisation of chemical constituents of indian long pepper Piper Longum L 12
J Food Sci Technol Mysore 34 73-75 13
Singh G Marimuthu P Murali H S Bawa A S (2005) Antioxidative and 14
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materials J Food Safety 25 130ndash145 16
Singletary K (2010) Black Pepper Overview of health benefits Food Sci 45 43-47 17
Sloan A E (2005) Top 10 global food trends Food Technol 59 20ndash32 18
Snyman T Stewart M J and Steenkamp V (2001) A fatal case of pepper poisoning 19
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Soumyanath A Venkatasamy R Joshi M Faas L Adejuyigbe B Drake A Hider 21
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Srinivasan K (2005a) Role of Spices beyond food flavouring nutraceuticals with 27
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diverse physiological effects Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr 47 735-748 2
Srinivasan K (2008) Reason to Season Spices as functional food adjuncts with multiple 3
health effects Ind Food Indus 27 36-47 4
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997 13
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principles--curcumin capsaicin and piperine in rat intestines Food Chem Toxicol 15
45 1437-1442 16
Suresh D and Srinivasan K (2010) Tissue distribution amp elimination of capsaicin 17
piperine amp curcumin following oral intake in rats Ind J Med Res 131 682-691 18
Suresh D Srinivasan K (2006) Influence of curcumin capsaicin and piperine on the 19
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Szallasi A (2005) Piperine Researchers Discover New Flavor in an Ancient Spice 22
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Venkatasamy R Faas L Young A R Raman A and Hider R C (2004) Effects of 14
piperine analogues on stimulation of melanocytes proliferation and melanocyte 15
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Vijayakumar R S and Nalini N (2006) Efficacy of piperine an alkaloidal constituent 17
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antithyroid drug induced hyperlipidemic rats Cell Biochem Function 24 491ndash498 19
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herbs with cytochrome Drug Metab Rev 35 35ndash98 21
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Table-1 Botanical Classification of black pepper Groups Name
Kingdom Plantae
Subkingdom Tracheobionta
Superdivision Spermatophyta
Division Magnoliophyta
Class Magnoliopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Family Piperales
Order Piperaceae
Genus Piper L
Specie Piper nigrum L Source USDA NRCS 2010 The PLANTS Database (httpplants usdagov 9 May 2010)
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Table 2 Rich phytochemistry of the black pepper Sr No Researcher Chemical Components Percentage
1 Lee et al (2004) Singletary (2010)
Essential oil Piperine Chavicine Piperidine Fatty oils Resin Starch
1-25 5-9 1 8 6-8 0-5 22-42
2 Ravindran and Johny (2001)
Essential oil Piperine Starch Oleoresin
04 to 70 20 to 74 15-45 35-12
3 Murthy and Bhattacharya (2008)
Essential oil (limonene β-caryophyllene sabinene and β-pinene)
4 Singh et al (2005) Acetone extract Piperine Piperolein Piper amide Guineensine
335 137 34 323
5 Utpala et al (2008) Phenol contents 03 to 08 mgg
6 Orav et al (2004) Musenga et al (2007)
Essential oil
β-caryophyllene Limonene β-pinene ∆-3-carene Sabinene α-pinene Eugenol Terpinen-4-ol Hedycaryol β-eudesmol Caryophyllene oxide α-phellandrene
14-704 29-384 07-256 17-190 0-122 03-104 01-410 0-132 0-91 0-97 01-72 NA
7 Jirovetz et al (2002) Elemol Germacrene-D Limonene Β-pinene α-pinene β-ocimine β-pinene α-phellandrene αhumulene ∆-carene Βphellandrene T-muurolol
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Table 3 Functional amp Nutraceuticals Effect of Bioactive Compounds of Black Pepper
Bioactive compounds
Functional amp Nutraceuticals Role Researchers
Piperine
1 Bio-absorption of vitamins and trace elements 2 Effective against acute inflammatory process 3 Antimicrobial properties 4 Improved functionality of gastrointestinal tract 5 Decreased body weight and visceral fat accumulation 6 Improved bioavailability of curcumin and catechins 7 Enhanced bioavailability of many drugs 8 Piperine ameliorate the chronic mild stress 9 Reduce risk of cancer 10 reducing the extent of toxicity of certain components
Kumoro et al 2009 Capasso et al 2002 Bang et al 2009 Sangwan et al 2008 Badmaev et al 2000 Okumura et al 2010 Singletary 2010 Pattanaik et al 2009 Li et al 2007 Vellaichamy et al 2009 Han et al 2008
Essential oil
1 Contributes aroma 2 Control worm infestations
Zachariah et al 2010 Dorman and Deans 2000
Phenolics 1 Reduce oxidation process 2 Ameliorating oxidative stress
Renjie et al 2010 Saxena et al 2007
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Journal Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition Manuscript ID BFSN-2011-0286 Manuscript Title BLACK PEPPER AND HEALTH CLAIMS A COMPREHENSIVE
TREATISE
Dear Editor I have seen the reviewerrsquos comments eagerly and made the following changes in the article as per desired Query 1 The some text in the article should be written again as language should be
simple and lucid for the readers and researchers The use of same
sentencesconcepts aspects at multiple places should be avoided
Answer 1 Corrections have been made Now appropriate words are used for
specific purpose
Query 2 Health benefits should be checked again and each aspect should be
discussed only at one place I would suggest the authors to add up one or
two table regarding the health promoting potential of the black pepper
Answer 2 Every aspect related to health endorsing effects of black pepper has been
discussed separately only at one place Table regarding health benefits of
black pepper has now been added in the manuscript
Query 3 Finally yet importantly grammatical errors should be removed
Answer 3 All grammatical errors have been eliminated from the text
Query 4 The first line of the abstract should be as ldquoFor millennia spices have been
an integral part of human diets and commerce Recently the widespread
recognition of diet-health linkages bolsters the dietary importance of
spices and herbsrdquo
Answer 4 It has been changed according to reviewerrsquos comments
Query 5 The words selection should be appropriate especially in the abstract
section eg ldquoholdrdquo is used twice that should be avoided
Answer 5 Proper and suitable words has been incorporated in text especially
abstract portion and duplication has been removed
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Query 6 Page 1 Line 24 The sentence use should ldquoBlack pepper (Piper nigrum L)
is an important healthy food owing to its antioxidant amp antimicrobial
potential and gastro-protective modulesrdquo
Answer 6 Now sentence is according to reviewerrsquos suggestions
Query 7 From abstract ldquoMore recently cell-culture studies and animal modeling
predicted the role of black pepper against number of maladiesrdquo can be
omitted as its duplication of same concepts mentioned earlier
Answer 7 We all authors have discussed and suggested that this sentence has
different meanings and not considered as duplication
Query 8 Page 1 Line 37 Component should be replaced with components in the
abstract Accordingly the complete sentence should be re-written
Answer 8 The word ldquocomponentsrdquo has remained same as it means different
components of piper nigrum
Query 9 Meta-analysis represents single expression or experiment so it should be
changed to meta-analyses
Answer 9 Changes has been incorporated according to reviewerrsquos comments
Query 10 First and second paragraph can be combined into one I think following
could be one possibility ldquoIn the recent era efforts have been directed to
establish scientific rationale for health improving potential of functional
and nutraceuticals foods Amongst prevention of cardiovascular
disorders (CVD) cancer insurgence diabetes mellitus Alzheimerrsquos
disease and variety of inflammatory ailments through dietary modules is
of prime consideration Moreover emerging findings in the nutrigenomics
and proteomics further reflected their importance in a deeper sense
(Chonpathompikunlert et al 2010) The list of healthy foods marketed
with distinct health claims is long enough However spices and their
bioactive components are more promising candidates for their inclusion in
diet-based regimens to improve human health (Geoffrey 2006 Butt et al
2009) Their different parts including dried seed bark fruit root and
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flower are in use as food adjuncts that impart flavor aroma and color to
foods (Srinivasan 2008 Singletary 2010)rdquo
Answer 10 First and second paragraph of manuscript has now been combined
Query 11 Chonpathompikunlert et al 2010 should be checked again Is paper
published in 2010 or 2009 as two references are given in reference section
Answer 11 Chonpathompikunlert et al 2010 has been published in 2010
Query 12 Why authors written these sentence eg ldquoBeing the sole reason for many
of the attacks in the ancient ages still considered instrumental in the
economies of many nations across the globe (Srinivasan 2005)rdquo and
ldquoDuring the era of industrialization and globalization these commodities
were traded in the western countries that led to wide bloom in their
productionrdquo as they must be deleted I would suggest authors to look into
introduction again and reduce its length to 34th Moreover the sentences
should be linked with each in the same paragraphs
Answer 12 The Correction has been and these sentences were deleted from the text
Query 13 Page 3 Line 1 Human subject should be replaced with human subjects
Answer 13 It has been done according to suggestions
Query 14 The last two paragraphs can also be merged up into one
Answer 14 Both paragraphs has been combined
Query 15 Functional uses can be replaced with applications
Answer 15 Changes has been incorporated according to comment
Query 16 The first paragraph should be re-written again Last sentence can be
deleted The authors should delete the reference ldquoDM 2009rdquo
Answer 16 Changes have been made in first paragraph Reference has also been
deleted
Query 17 The authors should be specific is use of unit systems as molminus1 is not right
as it should be molminus1 Please check the manuscript again
Answer 17 Unit has been written properly All manuscript has now been carefully
written
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Query 18 ldquoPiperine and its allied components like piperidine and chavicine are
responsible for pungent properties of black pepper (Badmaev et al 2000
Bhattacharjee and Sengupta 2009)rdquo should be adjusted at the end of first
paragraph of heading ldquopiperinerdquo
Answer 18 Correction has been made accordingly
Query 19 Page 6 Line 17 ldquoBlack pepper essential oil contributes towards the aroma
oleoresin contributes towards the overall taste and the alkaloid piperine
imparts pungency (Zachariah et al 2010)rdquo should be adjusted in the first
paragraph of the main heading
Answer 19 All has been incorporated according to reviewerrsquos suggestion
Query 20 The section of essential oil amp phenolics should be re-written
Answer 20 This portion has now been re-written again
Query 21 The introduction of each aspectsub-heading should be deleted It will
reduce the length of the article considerably The same point is valid for
some other parts of the manuscript too eg Page 7 (Line 13-19) Page 10
(Line 4-10) Page 14 Line 7-21) Page 18 (Line 28-30) etc The text should
be reduced in all these cases
Answer 21 All sub headings has been deleted from the text
Query 22 Humanity should be replaced with mankind as humanity is property not
noun
Answer 22 Humanity has now been replaced with mankind
Query 23 ldquousing different assays ie thiobarbituric acid value (TBA) DPPH radical
scavenging and total antioxidant activity (FTC method)rdquo can be deleted
Answer 23 It has been done according to reviewerrsquos comments
Query 24 ldquoIn addition the inhibitory action as observed through FTC method
strengthened the claims for strong antioxidant activities of essential oil
and oleoresinsrdquo can also be deleted
Answer 24 It has been done according to reviewerrsquos comments
Query 25 Page 8 Line 18 Paragraph needs re-phrasing to make it lucid
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Answer 25 Paragraph has been re-phrased
Query 26 ldquoSpices and herbs are traditional remedies to cure some maladies and
diseased conditions in South Asian territoriesrdquo is duplication thus should
be removed
Answer 26 All duplicate sentences have been removed from the text
Query 27 Re-arrange the section ldquoAnti-inflammatory Potentialrdquo to make it lucid and
introductory details should be avoided eg ldquoThey postulated that
inhibition of interlukon (IL6) matrix metalloproteinase (MMPs)
prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) and activator protein 1rdquo need further clarity
Answer 27 The paragraph has been re-arranged and cleared completely
Query 28 C Antimicrobial Potential of Black Pepper Reference support is limited
Answer 28 More references has now been added in this portion
Query 29 Gastrointestinal health and nutrient absorption needs revision in first and
last paragraph to clear the evidences presented
Answer 29 The literature regarding gastrointestinal health and nutrient absorption
has been revised properly
Query 30 Page 13 Line 5-21 Can data be presented in Tabular form
Answer 30 The details are mentioned in the text Therefore its tabular presentation
would be only duplication of findings not else
Query 31 ldquoSeveral research interventions resulted in finalizing the assumption that
the depressed state is result of many factors that act into play of which
patho-physiological changes of depression includes the increased
glucocorticoid secretion followed by decreased level of brain derived
neurotrophic factor in the hippocampusrdquo can be deleted
Answer 31 The section has been deletec
Query 32 ldquoThe combination of all these parameters can lead to the state where
reduction of hippocampal volume occurs thus resulting in depression and
allied discrepanciesrdquo can also be deleted
Answer 32 The section has been deletec
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Query 33 ldquoChronic stress procedure (CSP) induction in rats is suitable model used
worldwide to assess the potential of dietary components and drugs
against depressionrdquo can also be deleted
Answer 33 The section has been deletec
Query 34 ldquoThe efficacy of drugs is limited as they are effective in the initial stages
but unable to stop the cascade of events going on the central nervous
systemrdquo can not be claimed as most of ailments are treated with the
pharmaceuticals
Answer 34 The section has been deleted and suggestion has been incorporated
Query 35 Last paragraph at Page 15 should be re-written
Answer 35 The last paragraph has been skipped as it was carrying information
supported by only one or two references
Query 36 First paragraph at ldquoBlack pepper against cancerrdquo should be revised
Answer 36 The paragraph is revised and its now writes as ldquoAccording to an estimate
the prevalence of cancer can be reduced (30 to 40) with the dietary habits
(Anto et al 2002 Zhou et al 2003) Some population-based studies also
indicated that consumption of foods rich in bioactive molecules can
decrease the risk of various ailments especially cancer In this regard
consumption of spices is positively correlated with reduced risks of cancer
incidence in Asian and Mediterranean regions (Mohandes et al 1999)
Even the higher risk of malignancies in developing economies can be
linked with the reduced intake of spices (Fleischauer et al 2000 Sloan
2005 Selvendiran et al 2005)rdquo
Query 37 The citations like ldquoZhou et al (2003)rdquo Vellaichamy et al (2009) and
Krishnakumar et al (2009) needs little elaboration regarding their findings
and mechanisms of action Its looks only addition of references as their
results is not properly elaborated
Answer 37 The results of researchers suggested above are mentioned in the text
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Query 38 The section ldquoOther Health Benefitsrdquo needs some greater considerations as
authors just piled up information and literature rather made conclusive
discussion The section can be completely omitted However if authors
want to retain the text than a Tablefigure can be more useful
Answer 38 The section is reviewed again and duplications and unnecessary details
are now skipped from the text
Query 39 Paragraph starting from Vanilloid receptor (TRPV1) should be completely
omitted ass its just contains three studies and no clear links are discussed
with special reference to nutrition point of view
Answer 39 The complete paragraph has been deleted
Query 40 In my view ldquoSome other studies are also available regarding health
promoting potentials of black pepper However many of them are limited
in their applications owing to lack of animal studiesrdquo should be added at
the end of heading ldquoOther health benefitsrdquo
Answer 40 The answer is same as to mentioned in Suggestion 35
Query 41 Authors should check references section again for style and etc Some
references needs to be cited in the text and vice versa
Answer 41 The references style has been checked again and mistakes observed are
corrected
I would like accept that mistakes removed from the article considerably and indeed I am looking forward for better write-up and presentation skills in the future Lastly I would like to request to kindly accept the manuscript as it has been considerably improved Corresponding authors M Tauseef Sultan Assistant Professor Bahauddin Zakariya University Multan Email tauseefsultanhotmailcom
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Chonpathompikunlert P Wattanathorn J and Muchimapura S (2010) Piperine the 1
main alkaloid of Thai black pepper protects against neurodegeneration and 2
cognitive impairment in animal model of cognitive deficit like condition of 3
Alzheimerrsquos disease Food Chem Toxicol 48 798ndash802 4
Christine M and Kaefer J A M (2008) The role of herbs and spices in cancer 5
prevention J Nutr Biochem 19 347-361 6
Dearlove R P Greenspan P Hartle D K Swanson R B and Hargrove J L (2008) 7
Inhibition of protein glycation by extracts of culinary herbs and spices J Med 8
Food 11 275-281 9
De-Souza E L Stamford T L M Lima E O Trajano V N and Filho J M B (2005) 10
Antimicrobial effectiveness of spices an approach for use in food conservation 11
systems Braz Arch Biol Technol 48 549-558 12
Dorman H J D and Deans S G (2000) Antimicrobial agents from plants 13
antibacterial activity of plant volatile oils J Appl Microbiol 88 308-316 14
Duessel S Heuertz R M and Ezekiel U R (2008) Growth inhibition of human colon 15
cancer cells by plant compounds Clin Lab Sci 21 151-7 16
Ebihara T Ebihara S Maruyama M Kobayashi M Itou A Arai H and Sasaki H 17
(2006) A randomized trial of olfactory stimulation using black pepper oil in 18
older people with swallowing dysfunction JAGS 54 1401-1406 19
Edmondson D E Binda C and Mattevi A (2007) Structural insights into the 20
mechanism of amine oxidation by monoamine oxidases A and B Arch Biochem 21
Biophys 464 269-276 22
Ee G C Lim C M Rahmani M Shaari K and Bong C F (2010) Pellitorine a 23
potential anti-cancer lead compound against HL6 and MCT-7 cell lines and 24
microbial transformation of piperine from Piper Nigrum Molecules 15 2398-404 25
Eldershaw T P Colquhoun E Q Bennett K L Dora K A and Clark M G (1994) 26
Resiniferatoxin and piperine capsaicin-like stimulators of oxygen uptake in the 27
perfused rat hind limb Life Sci 55 389-397 28
Ferreira S R S and Meireles M A A (2002) Modeling the supercritical fluid 29
extraction of black pepper Piper Nigrum L essential oil J Food Engg 54 263-269 30
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pp 21-40 Parthasarathy V A Chempakam B and Zachariah T J Eds CABI 12
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Zachariah T J Safeer A L Jayarajan K Leela N K Vipin T M Saji K V Shiva K 14
N Parthasarathy V A and Mammootty K P (2010) Correlation of 15
metabolites in the leaf and berries of selected black pepper varieties Sci Horti 16
123 418-422 17
Zarotsky V Sramek J J and Cutler N R (2003) Galantamine hydrobromide an 18
agent for Alzheimerrsquos disease Am J Health Syst Pharm 60 446ndash452 19
Zhou S Gao Y Jiang W Huang M Xu A and Paxton J W (2003) Interactions of 20
herbs with cytochrome Drug Metab Rev 35 35ndash98 21
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Table-1 Botanical Classification of black pepper Groups Name
Kingdom Plantae
Subkingdom Tracheobionta
Superdivision Spermatophyta
Division Magnoliophyta
Class Magnoliopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Family Piperales
Order Piperaceae
Genus Piper L
Specie Piper nigrum L Source USDA NRCS 2010 The PLANTS Database (httpplants usdagov 9 May 2010)
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Table 2 Rich phytochemistry of the black pepper Sr No Researcher Chemical Components Percentage
1 Lee et al (2004) Singletary (2010)
Essential oil Piperine Chavicine Piperidine Fatty oils Resin Starch
1-25 5-9 1 8 6-8 0-5 22-42
2 Ravindran and Johny (2001)
Essential oil Piperine Starch Oleoresin
04 to 70 20 to 74 15-45 35-12
3 Murthy and Bhattacharya (2008)
Essential oil (limonene β-caryophyllene sabinene and β-pinene)
4 Singh et al (2005) Acetone extract Piperine Piperolein Piper amide Guineensine
335 137 34 323
5 Utpala et al (2008) Phenol contents 03 to 08 mgg
6 Orav et al (2004) Musenga et al (2007)
Essential oil
β-caryophyllene Limonene β-pinene ∆-3-carene Sabinene α-pinene Eugenol Terpinen-4-ol Hedycaryol β-eudesmol Caryophyllene oxide α-phellandrene
14-704 29-384 07-256 17-190 0-122 03-104 01-410 0-132 0-91 0-97 01-72 NA
7 Jirovetz et al (2002) Elemol Germacrene-D Limonene Β-pinene α-pinene β-ocimine β-pinene α-phellandrene αhumulene ∆-carene Βphellandrene T-muurolol
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Table 3 Functional amp Nutraceuticals Effect of Bioactive Compounds of Black Pepper
Bioactive compounds
Functional amp Nutraceuticals Role Researchers
Piperine
1 Bio-absorption of vitamins and trace elements 2 Effective against acute inflammatory process 3 Antimicrobial properties 4 Improved functionality of gastrointestinal tract 5 Decreased body weight and visceral fat accumulation 6 Improved bioavailability of curcumin and catechins 7 Enhanced bioavailability of many drugs 8 Piperine ameliorate the chronic mild stress 9 Reduce risk of cancer 10 reducing the extent of toxicity of certain components
Kumoro et al 2009 Capasso et al 2002 Bang et al 2009 Sangwan et al 2008 Badmaev et al 2000 Okumura et al 2010 Singletary 2010 Pattanaik et al 2009 Li et al 2007 Vellaichamy et al 2009 Han et al 2008
Essential oil
1 Contributes aroma 2 Control worm infestations
Zachariah et al 2010 Dorman and Deans 2000
Phenolics 1 Reduce oxidation process 2 Ameliorating oxidative stress
Renjie et al 2010 Saxena et al 2007
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Journal Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition Manuscript ID BFSN-2011-0286 Manuscript Title BLACK PEPPER AND HEALTH CLAIMS A COMPREHENSIVE
TREATISE
Dear Editor I have seen the reviewerrsquos comments eagerly and made the following changes in the article as per desired Query 1 The some text in the article should be written again as language should be
simple and lucid for the readers and researchers The use of same
sentencesconcepts aspects at multiple places should be avoided
Answer 1 Corrections have been made Now appropriate words are used for
specific purpose
Query 2 Health benefits should be checked again and each aspect should be
discussed only at one place I would suggest the authors to add up one or
two table regarding the health promoting potential of the black pepper
Answer 2 Every aspect related to health endorsing effects of black pepper has been
discussed separately only at one place Table regarding health benefits of
black pepper has now been added in the manuscript
Query 3 Finally yet importantly grammatical errors should be removed
Answer 3 All grammatical errors have been eliminated from the text
Query 4 The first line of the abstract should be as ldquoFor millennia spices have been
an integral part of human diets and commerce Recently the widespread
recognition of diet-health linkages bolsters the dietary importance of
spices and herbsrdquo
Answer 4 It has been changed according to reviewerrsquos comments
Query 5 The words selection should be appropriate especially in the abstract
section eg ldquoholdrdquo is used twice that should be avoided
Answer 5 Proper and suitable words has been incorporated in text especially
abstract portion and duplication has been removed
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Query 6 Page 1 Line 24 The sentence use should ldquoBlack pepper (Piper nigrum L)
is an important healthy food owing to its antioxidant amp antimicrobial
potential and gastro-protective modulesrdquo
Answer 6 Now sentence is according to reviewerrsquos suggestions
Query 7 From abstract ldquoMore recently cell-culture studies and animal modeling
predicted the role of black pepper against number of maladiesrdquo can be
omitted as its duplication of same concepts mentioned earlier
Answer 7 We all authors have discussed and suggested that this sentence has
different meanings and not considered as duplication
Query 8 Page 1 Line 37 Component should be replaced with components in the
abstract Accordingly the complete sentence should be re-written
Answer 8 The word ldquocomponentsrdquo has remained same as it means different
components of piper nigrum
Query 9 Meta-analysis represents single expression or experiment so it should be
changed to meta-analyses
Answer 9 Changes has been incorporated according to reviewerrsquos comments
Query 10 First and second paragraph can be combined into one I think following
could be one possibility ldquoIn the recent era efforts have been directed to
establish scientific rationale for health improving potential of functional
and nutraceuticals foods Amongst prevention of cardiovascular
disorders (CVD) cancer insurgence diabetes mellitus Alzheimerrsquos
disease and variety of inflammatory ailments through dietary modules is
of prime consideration Moreover emerging findings in the nutrigenomics
and proteomics further reflected their importance in a deeper sense
(Chonpathompikunlert et al 2010) The list of healthy foods marketed
with distinct health claims is long enough However spices and their
bioactive components are more promising candidates for their inclusion in
diet-based regimens to improve human health (Geoffrey 2006 Butt et al
2009) Their different parts including dried seed bark fruit root and
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flower are in use as food adjuncts that impart flavor aroma and color to
foods (Srinivasan 2008 Singletary 2010)rdquo
Answer 10 First and second paragraph of manuscript has now been combined
Query 11 Chonpathompikunlert et al 2010 should be checked again Is paper
published in 2010 or 2009 as two references are given in reference section
Answer 11 Chonpathompikunlert et al 2010 has been published in 2010
Query 12 Why authors written these sentence eg ldquoBeing the sole reason for many
of the attacks in the ancient ages still considered instrumental in the
economies of many nations across the globe (Srinivasan 2005)rdquo and
ldquoDuring the era of industrialization and globalization these commodities
were traded in the western countries that led to wide bloom in their
productionrdquo as they must be deleted I would suggest authors to look into
introduction again and reduce its length to 34th Moreover the sentences
should be linked with each in the same paragraphs
Answer 12 The Correction has been and these sentences were deleted from the text
Query 13 Page 3 Line 1 Human subject should be replaced with human subjects
Answer 13 It has been done according to suggestions
Query 14 The last two paragraphs can also be merged up into one
Answer 14 Both paragraphs has been combined
Query 15 Functional uses can be replaced with applications
Answer 15 Changes has been incorporated according to comment
Query 16 The first paragraph should be re-written again Last sentence can be
deleted The authors should delete the reference ldquoDM 2009rdquo
Answer 16 Changes have been made in first paragraph Reference has also been
deleted
Query 17 The authors should be specific is use of unit systems as molminus1 is not right
as it should be molminus1 Please check the manuscript again
Answer 17 Unit has been written properly All manuscript has now been carefully
written
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Query 18 ldquoPiperine and its allied components like piperidine and chavicine are
responsible for pungent properties of black pepper (Badmaev et al 2000
Bhattacharjee and Sengupta 2009)rdquo should be adjusted at the end of first
paragraph of heading ldquopiperinerdquo
Answer 18 Correction has been made accordingly
Query 19 Page 6 Line 17 ldquoBlack pepper essential oil contributes towards the aroma
oleoresin contributes towards the overall taste and the alkaloid piperine
imparts pungency (Zachariah et al 2010)rdquo should be adjusted in the first
paragraph of the main heading
Answer 19 All has been incorporated according to reviewerrsquos suggestion
Query 20 The section of essential oil amp phenolics should be re-written
Answer 20 This portion has now been re-written again
Query 21 The introduction of each aspectsub-heading should be deleted It will
reduce the length of the article considerably The same point is valid for
some other parts of the manuscript too eg Page 7 (Line 13-19) Page 10
(Line 4-10) Page 14 Line 7-21) Page 18 (Line 28-30) etc The text should
be reduced in all these cases
Answer 21 All sub headings has been deleted from the text
Query 22 Humanity should be replaced with mankind as humanity is property not
noun
Answer 22 Humanity has now been replaced with mankind
Query 23 ldquousing different assays ie thiobarbituric acid value (TBA) DPPH radical
scavenging and total antioxidant activity (FTC method)rdquo can be deleted
Answer 23 It has been done according to reviewerrsquos comments
Query 24 ldquoIn addition the inhibitory action as observed through FTC method
strengthened the claims for strong antioxidant activities of essential oil
and oleoresinsrdquo can also be deleted
Answer 24 It has been done according to reviewerrsquos comments
Query 25 Page 8 Line 18 Paragraph needs re-phrasing to make it lucid
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Answer 25 Paragraph has been re-phrased
Query 26 ldquoSpices and herbs are traditional remedies to cure some maladies and
diseased conditions in South Asian territoriesrdquo is duplication thus should
be removed
Answer 26 All duplicate sentences have been removed from the text
Query 27 Re-arrange the section ldquoAnti-inflammatory Potentialrdquo to make it lucid and
introductory details should be avoided eg ldquoThey postulated that
inhibition of interlukon (IL6) matrix metalloproteinase (MMPs)
prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) and activator protein 1rdquo need further clarity
Answer 27 The paragraph has been re-arranged and cleared completely
Query 28 C Antimicrobial Potential of Black Pepper Reference support is limited
Answer 28 More references has now been added in this portion
Query 29 Gastrointestinal health and nutrient absorption needs revision in first and
last paragraph to clear the evidences presented
Answer 29 The literature regarding gastrointestinal health and nutrient absorption
has been revised properly
Query 30 Page 13 Line 5-21 Can data be presented in Tabular form
Answer 30 The details are mentioned in the text Therefore its tabular presentation
would be only duplication of findings not else
Query 31 ldquoSeveral research interventions resulted in finalizing the assumption that
the depressed state is result of many factors that act into play of which
patho-physiological changes of depression includes the increased
glucocorticoid secretion followed by decreased level of brain derived
neurotrophic factor in the hippocampusrdquo can be deleted
Answer 31 The section has been deletec
Query 32 ldquoThe combination of all these parameters can lead to the state where
reduction of hippocampal volume occurs thus resulting in depression and
allied discrepanciesrdquo can also be deleted
Answer 32 The section has been deletec
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Query 33 ldquoChronic stress procedure (CSP) induction in rats is suitable model used
worldwide to assess the potential of dietary components and drugs
against depressionrdquo can also be deleted
Answer 33 The section has been deletec
Query 34 ldquoThe efficacy of drugs is limited as they are effective in the initial stages
but unable to stop the cascade of events going on the central nervous
systemrdquo can not be claimed as most of ailments are treated with the
pharmaceuticals
Answer 34 The section has been deleted and suggestion has been incorporated
Query 35 Last paragraph at Page 15 should be re-written
Answer 35 The last paragraph has been skipped as it was carrying information
supported by only one or two references
Query 36 First paragraph at ldquoBlack pepper against cancerrdquo should be revised
Answer 36 The paragraph is revised and its now writes as ldquoAccording to an estimate
the prevalence of cancer can be reduced (30 to 40) with the dietary habits
(Anto et al 2002 Zhou et al 2003) Some population-based studies also
indicated that consumption of foods rich in bioactive molecules can
decrease the risk of various ailments especially cancer In this regard
consumption of spices is positively correlated with reduced risks of cancer
incidence in Asian and Mediterranean regions (Mohandes et al 1999)
Even the higher risk of malignancies in developing economies can be
linked with the reduced intake of spices (Fleischauer et al 2000 Sloan
2005 Selvendiran et al 2005)rdquo
Query 37 The citations like ldquoZhou et al (2003)rdquo Vellaichamy et al (2009) and
Krishnakumar et al (2009) needs little elaboration regarding their findings
and mechanisms of action Its looks only addition of references as their
results is not properly elaborated
Answer 37 The results of researchers suggested above are mentioned in the text
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Query 38 The section ldquoOther Health Benefitsrdquo needs some greater considerations as
authors just piled up information and literature rather made conclusive
discussion The section can be completely omitted However if authors
want to retain the text than a Tablefigure can be more useful
Answer 38 The section is reviewed again and duplications and unnecessary details
are now skipped from the text
Query 39 Paragraph starting from Vanilloid receptor (TRPV1) should be completely
omitted ass its just contains three studies and no clear links are discussed
with special reference to nutrition point of view
Answer 39 The complete paragraph has been deleted
Query 40 In my view ldquoSome other studies are also available regarding health
promoting potentials of black pepper However many of them are limited
in their applications owing to lack of animal studiesrdquo should be added at
the end of heading ldquoOther health benefitsrdquo
Answer 40 The answer is same as to mentioned in Suggestion 35
Query 41 Authors should check references section again for style and etc Some
references needs to be cited in the text and vice versa
Answer 41 The references style has been checked again and mistakes observed are
corrected
I would like accept that mistakes removed from the article considerably and indeed I am looking forward for better write-up and presentation skills in the future Lastly I would like to request to kindly accept the manuscript as it has been considerably improved Corresponding authors M Tauseef Sultan Assistant Professor Bahauddin Zakariya University Multan Email tauseefsultanhotmailcom
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Karsha P V and Lakshmi O B (2010) Antibacterial activity of black pepper Piper 1
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Kumoro A C Singh H and Hasan M (2009) Solubility of piperine in supercritical 20
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Lee C S Han E S and Kim Y K (2006) Piperine inhibition of 1-methyl-4-25
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Mittal R and Gupta R L (2000) In vitro antioxidant activity of piperine Methods Find 21
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Monika M Stefanie H and Alois J (2010) Anti-inflammatory activity of extracts 29
from fruits herbs and spices Food Chem 122 987-996 30
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Table-1 Botanical Classification of black pepper Groups Name
Kingdom Plantae
Subkingdom Tracheobionta
Superdivision Spermatophyta
Division Magnoliophyta
Class Magnoliopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Family Piperales
Order Piperaceae
Genus Piper L
Specie Piper nigrum L Source USDA NRCS 2010 The PLANTS Database (httpplants usdagov 9 May 2010)
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Table 2 Rich phytochemistry of the black pepper Sr No Researcher Chemical Components Percentage
1 Lee et al (2004) Singletary (2010)
Essential oil Piperine Chavicine Piperidine Fatty oils Resin Starch
1-25 5-9 1 8 6-8 0-5 22-42
2 Ravindran and Johny (2001)
Essential oil Piperine Starch Oleoresin
04 to 70 20 to 74 15-45 35-12
3 Murthy and Bhattacharya (2008)
Essential oil (limonene β-caryophyllene sabinene and β-pinene)
4 Singh et al (2005) Acetone extract Piperine Piperolein Piper amide Guineensine
335 137 34 323
5 Utpala et al (2008) Phenol contents 03 to 08 mgg
6 Orav et al (2004) Musenga et al (2007)
Essential oil
β-caryophyllene Limonene β-pinene ∆-3-carene Sabinene α-pinene Eugenol Terpinen-4-ol Hedycaryol β-eudesmol Caryophyllene oxide α-phellandrene
14-704 29-384 07-256 17-190 0-122 03-104 01-410 0-132 0-91 0-97 01-72 NA
7 Jirovetz et al (2002) Elemol Germacrene-D Limonene Β-pinene α-pinene β-ocimine β-pinene α-phellandrene αhumulene ∆-carene Βphellandrene T-muurolol
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Table 3 Functional amp Nutraceuticals Effect of Bioactive Compounds of Black Pepper
Bioactive compounds
Functional amp Nutraceuticals Role Researchers
Piperine
1 Bio-absorption of vitamins and trace elements 2 Effective against acute inflammatory process 3 Antimicrobial properties 4 Improved functionality of gastrointestinal tract 5 Decreased body weight and visceral fat accumulation 6 Improved bioavailability of curcumin and catechins 7 Enhanced bioavailability of many drugs 8 Piperine ameliorate the chronic mild stress 9 Reduce risk of cancer 10 reducing the extent of toxicity of certain components
Kumoro et al 2009 Capasso et al 2002 Bang et al 2009 Sangwan et al 2008 Badmaev et al 2000 Okumura et al 2010 Singletary 2010 Pattanaik et al 2009 Li et al 2007 Vellaichamy et al 2009 Han et al 2008
Essential oil
1 Contributes aroma 2 Control worm infestations
Zachariah et al 2010 Dorman and Deans 2000
Phenolics 1 Reduce oxidation process 2 Ameliorating oxidative stress
Renjie et al 2010 Saxena et al 2007
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Journal Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition Manuscript ID BFSN-2011-0286 Manuscript Title BLACK PEPPER AND HEALTH CLAIMS A COMPREHENSIVE
TREATISE
Dear Editor I have seen the reviewerrsquos comments eagerly and made the following changes in the article as per desired Query 1 The some text in the article should be written again as language should be
simple and lucid for the readers and researchers The use of same
sentencesconcepts aspects at multiple places should be avoided
Answer 1 Corrections have been made Now appropriate words are used for
specific purpose
Query 2 Health benefits should be checked again and each aspect should be
discussed only at one place I would suggest the authors to add up one or
two table regarding the health promoting potential of the black pepper
Answer 2 Every aspect related to health endorsing effects of black pepper has been
discussed separately only at one place Table regarding health benefits of
black pepper has now been added in the manuscript
Query 3 Finally yet importantly grammatical errors should be removed
Answer 3 All grammatical errors have been eliminated from the text
Query 4 The first line of the abstract should be as ldquoFor millennia spices have been
an integral part of human diets and commerce Recently the widespread
recognition of diet-health linkages bolsters the dietary importance of
spices and herbsrdquo
Answer 4 It has been changed according to reviewerrsquos comments
Query 5 The words selection should be appropriate especially in the abstract
section eg ldquoholdrdquo is used twice that should be avoided
Answer 5 Proper and suitable words has been incorporated in text especially
abstract portion and duplication has been removed
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Query 6 Page 1 Line 24 The sentence use should ldquoBlack pepper (Piper nigrum L)
is an important healthy food owing to its antioxidant amp antimicrobial
potential and gastro-protective modulesrdquo
Answer 6 Now sentence is according to reviewerrsquos suggestions
Query 7 From abstract ldquoMore recently cell-culture studies and animal modeling
predicted the role of black pepper against number of maladiesrdquo can be
omitted as its duplication of same concepts mentioned earlier
Answer 7 We all authors have discussed and suggested that this sentence has
different meanings and not considered as duplication
Query 8 Page 1 Line 37 Component should be replaced with components in the
abstract Accordingly the complete sentence should be re-written
Answer 8 The word ldquocomponentsrdquo has remained same as it means different
components of piper nigrum
Query 9 Meta-analysis represents single expression or experiment so it should be
changed to meta-analyses
Answer 9 Changes has been incorporated according to reviewerrsquos comments
Query 10 First and second paragraph can be combined into one I think following
could be one possibility ldquoIn the recent era efforts have been directed to
establish scientific rationale for health improving potential of functional
and nutraceuticals foods Amongst prevention of cardiovascular
disorders (CVD) cancer insurgence diabetes mellitus Alzheimerrsquos
disease and variety of inflammatory ailments through dietary modules is
of prime consideration Moreover emerging findings in the nutrigenomics
and proteomics further reflected their importance in a deeper sense
(Chonpathompikunlert et al 2010) The list of healthy foods marketed
with distinct health claims is long enough However spices and their
bioactive components are more promising candidates for their inclusion in
diet-based regimens to improve human health (Geoffrey 2006 Butt et al
2009) Their different parts including dried seed bark fruit root and
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flower are in use as food adjuncts that impart flavor aroma and color to
foods (Srinivasan 2008 Singletary 2010)rdquo
Answer 10 First and second paragraph of manuscript has now been combined
Query 11 Chonpathompikunlert et al 2010 should be checked again Is paper
published in 2010 or 2009 as two references are given in reference section
Answer 11 Chonpathompikunlert et al 2010 has been published in 2010
Query 12 Why authors written these sentence eg ldquoBeing the sole reason for many
of the attacks in the ancient ages still considered instrumental in the
economies of many nations across the globe (Srinivasan 2005)rdquo and
ldquoDuring the era of industrialization and globalization these commodities
were traded in the western countries that led to wide bloom in their
productionrdquo as they must be deleted I would suggest authors to look into
introduction again and reduce its length to 34th Moreover the sentences
should be linked with each in the same paragraphs
Answer 12 The Correction has been and these sentences were deleted from the text
Query 13 Page 3 Line 1 Human subject should be replaced with human subjects
Answer 13 It has been done according to suggestions
Query 14 The last two paragraphs can also be merged up into one
Answer 14 Both paragraphs has been combined
Query 15 Functional uses can be replaced with applications
Answer 15 Changes has been incorporated according to comment
Query 16 The first paragraph should be re-written again Last sentence can be
deleted The authors should delete the reference ldquoDM 2009rdquo
Answer 16 Changes have been made in first paragraph Reference has also been
deleted
Query 17 The authors should be specific is use of unit systems as molminus1 is not right
as it should be molminus1 Please check the manuscript again
Answer 17 Unit has been written properly All manuscript has now been carefully
written
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Query 18 ldquoPiperine and its allied components like piperidine and chavicine are
responsible for pungent properties of black pepper (Badmaev et al 2000
Bhattacharjee and Sengupta 2009)rdquo should be adjusted at the end of first
paragraph of heading ldquopiperinerdquo
Answer 18 Correction has been made accordingly
Query 19 Page 6 Line 17 ldquoBlack pepper essential oil contributes towards the aroma
oleoresin contributes towards the overall taste and the alkaloid piperine
imparts pungency (Zachariah et al 2010)rdquo should be adjusted in the first
paragraph of the main heading
Answer 19 All has been incorporated according to reviewerrsquos suggestion
Query 20 The section of essential oil amp phenolics should be re-written
Answer 20 This portion has now been re-written again
Query 21 The introduction of each aspectsub-heading should be deleted It will
reduce the length of the article considerably The same point is valid for
some other parts of the manuscript too eg Page 7 (Line 13-19) Page 10
(Line 4-10) Page 14 Line 7-21) Page 18 (Line 28-30) etc The text should
be reduced in all these cases
Answer 21 All sub headings has been deleted from the text
Query 22 Humanity should be replaced with mankind as humanity is property not
noun
Answer 22 Humanity has now been replaced with mankind
Query 23 ldquousing different assays ie thiobarbituric acid value (TBA) DPPH radical
scavenging and total antioxidant activity (FTC method)rdquo can be deleted
Answer 23 It has been done according to reviewerrsquos comments
Query 24 ldquoIn addition the inhibitory action as observed through FTC method
strengthened the claims for strong antioxidant activities of essential oil
and oleoresinsrdquo can also be deleted
Answer 24 It has been done according to reviewerrsquos comments
Query 25 Page 8 Line 18 Paragraph needs re-phrasing to make it lucid
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Answer 25 Paragraph has been re-phrased
Query 26 ldquoSpices and herbs are traditional remedies to cure some maladies and
diseased conditions in South Asian territoriesrdquo is duplication thus should
be removed
Answer 26 All duplicate sentences have been removed from the text
Query 27 Re-arrange the section ldquoAnti-inflammatory Potentialrdquo to make it lucid and
introductory details should be avoided eg ldquoThey postulated that
inhibition of interlukon (IL6) matrix metalloproteinase (MMPs)
prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) and activator protein 1rdquo need further clarity
Answer 27 The paragraph has been re-arranged and cleared completely
Query 28 C Antimicrobial Potential of Black Pepper Reference support is limited
Answer 28 More references has now been added in this portion
Query 29 Gastrointestinal health and nutrient absorption needs revision in first and
last paragraph to clear the evidences presented
Answer 29 The literature regarding gastrointestinal health and nutrient absorption
has been revised properly
Query 30 Page 13 Line 5-21 Can data be presented in Tabular form
Answer 30 The details are mentioned in the text Therefore its tabular presentation
would be only duplication of findings not else
Query 31 ldquoSeveral research interventions resulted in finalizing the assumption that
the depressed state is result of many factors that act into play of which
patho-physiological changes of depression includes the increased
glucocorticoid secretion followed by decreased level of brain derived
neurotrophic factor in the hippocampusrdquo can be deleted
Answer 31 The section has been deletec
Query 32 ldquoThe combination of all these parameters can lead to the state where
reduction of hippocampal volume occurs thus resulting in depression and
allied discrepanciesrdquo can also be deleted
Answer 32 The section has been deletec
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Query 33 ldquoChronic stress procedure (CSP) induction in rats is suitable model used
worldwide to assess the potential of dietary components and drugs
against depressionrdquo can also be deleted
Answer 33 The section has been deletec
Query 34 ldquoThe efficacy of drugs is limited as they are effective in the initial stages
but unable to stop the cascade of events going on the central nervous
systemrdquo can not be claimed as most of ailments are treated with the
pharmaceuticals
Answer 34 The section has been deleted and suggestion has been incorporated
Query 35 Last paragraph at Page 15 should be re-written
Answer 35 The last paragraph has been skipped as it was carrying information
supported by only one or two references
Query 36 First paragraph at ldquoBlack pepper against cancerrdquo should be revised
Answer 36 The paragraph is revised and its now writes as ldquoAccording to an estimate
the prevalence of cancer can be reduced (30 to 40) with the dietary habits
(Anto et al 2002 Zhou et al 2003) Some population-based studies also
indicated that consumption of foods rich in bioactive molecules can
decrease the risk of various ailments especially cancer In this regard
consumption of spices is positively correlated with reduced risks of cancer
incidence in Asian and Mediterranean regions (Mohandes et al 1999)
Even the higher risk of malignancies in developing economies can be
linked with the reduced intake of spices (Fleischauer et al 2000 Sloan
2005 Selvendiran et al 2005)rdquo
Query 37 The citations like ldquoZhou et al (2003)rdquo Vellaichamy et al (2009) and
Krishnakumar et al (2009) needs little elaboration regarding their findings
and mechanisms of action Its looks only addition of references as their
results is not properly elaborated
Answer 37 The results of researchers suggested above are mentioned in the text
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Query 38 The section ldquoOther Health Benefitsrdquo needs some greater considerations as
authors just piled up information and literature rather made conclusive
discussion The section can be completely omitted However if authors
want to retain the text than a Tablefigure can be more useful
Answer 38 The section is reviewed again and duplications and unnecessary details
are now skipped from the text
Query 39 Paragraph starting from Vanilloid receptor (TRPV1) should be completely
omitted ass its just contains three studies and no clear links are discussed
with special reference to nutrition point of view
Answer 39 The complete paragraph has been deleted
Query 40 In my view ldquoSome other studies are also available regarding health
promoting potentials of black pepper However many of them are limited
in their applications owing to lack of animal studiesrdquo should be added at
the end of heading ldquoOther health benefitsrdquo
Answer 40 The answer is same as to mentioned in Suggestion 35
Query 41 Authors should check references section again for style and etc Some
references needs to be cited in the text and vice versa
Answer 41 The references style has been checked again and mistakes observed are
corrected
I would like accept that mistakes removed from the article considerably and indeed I am looking forward for better write-up and presentation skills in the future Lastly I would like to request to kindly accept the manuscript as it has been considerably improved Corresponding authors M Tauseef Sultan Assistant Professor Bahauddin Zakariya University Multan Email tauseefsultanhotmailcom
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Ishida T Ishizaki M Tsutsumi S Ishii Y and Yamada H (2008) Piperine a Pepper 5
Ingredient Improves the Hepatic Increase in Free Fatty Acids Caused by 2378-6
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restraintinduced behavioral deficits and serotonergic responses by stabilized rice 9
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Janakiraman K and Manavalan R (2008) Studies on effect of piperine on oral 11
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Med 5 257-262 13
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Antihyperlipidemic compounds from the fruit of Piper Longum L Phytother Res 15
23 1194-1196 16
Jirovetz L Buchbauer G Ngassoum M B and Geissler M (2002) Aroma compound 17
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in the permeability of rat intestinal epithelial cells the status of gamma-glutamyl 23
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Oil and Oleoresins of Black Pepper (Piper Nigrum) J Agric Food Chem 57 5358ndash28
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Lee S A Hwang J S Han X H Lee C Lee M H Choe S G Hong S S Lee D 1
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Antidepressant like effects of piperine in chronic mild stress treated mice and its 8
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piperine and its neuroprotective mechanism Zhongguo Zhong Yao Za Zhi 34 11
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from Piper Nigrum L with dissimilar effects on melanocyte proliferation in-vitro 14
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selected medicinal herbs Life Sci 66 725ndash735 21
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Mittal R and Gupta R L (2000) In vitro antioxidant activity of piperine Methods Find 21
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India v large and small bowel Indian J Gastroenterol 18 118-121 24
Mohit K B Mahendra B and Shrinivas K K (2009) Anti-depressant like effect of 25
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Behav 92 39-43 28
Monika M Stefanie H and Alois J (2010) Anti-inflammatory activity of extracts 29
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Okumura Y Narukawa M Iwasaki Y Ishikawa A Matsuda H Yoshikawa M 20
and Watanabe T (2010) Graduate School of Nutritional and Environmental 21
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Pharmacokinetic Interaction of Single Dose of Piperine with Steady-state 2
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spices during ethanol-induced oxidant stress in experimental rats Appl Physiol 15
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498 20
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carcinogenesis in Swiss albino mice Pulm Pharmacol Ther 19 107ndash111 30
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Characterisation of chemical constituents of indian long pepper Piper Longum L 12
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Singletary K (2010) Black Pepper Overview of health benefits Food Sci 45 43-47 17
Sloan A E (2005) Top 10 global food trends Food Technol 59 20ndash32 18
Snyman T Stewart M J and Steenkamp V (2001) A fatal case of pepper poisoning 19
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Soumyanath A Venkatasamy R Joshi M Faas L Adejuyigbe B Drake A Hider 21
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Srinivasan K (2005a) Role of Spices beyond food flavouring nutraceuticals with 27
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decades of research Food Res Int 38 77-86 30
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diverse physiological effects Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr 47 735-748 2
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997 13
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Thirunavukkarasu C Singh J P V Selvendiran K and Sakthisekaran D (2001) 1
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Chemopreventive potential of piperine in 712-dimethylbenz[a]anthracene 11
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11ndash18 13
Venkatasamy R Faas L Young A R Raman A and Hider R C (2004) Effects of 14
piperine analogues on stimulation of melanocytes proliferation and melanocyte 15
differentiation Bioorganic Med Chem 12 1905ndash1920 16
Vijayakumar R S and Nalini N (2006) Efficacy of piperine an alkaloidal constituent 17
from Piper Nigrum on erythrocyte antioxidant status in high fat diet and 18
antithyroid drug induced hyperlipidemic rats Cell Biochem Function 24 491ndash498 19
Vijayakumar R S Surya D and Nalini N (2004) Antioxidant efficacy of black 20
pepper (Piper Nigrum L ) and piperine in rats with high fat diet induced 21
oxidative stress Redox Rep 9 105-110 22
Volak L P Ghirmai S Cashman J R and Court M H (2008) Curcuminoids inhibit 23
multiple human cytochromes P450 UDP-glucuronosyltransferase and 24
sulfotransferase enzymes whereas piperine is a relatively selective CYP3A4 25
inhibitor Drug Metab Dispos 36 1594-1605 26
Wattanathorn J Chonpathompikunlert P Muchimapura S Priprem A and 27
Tankamnerdthai O (2008) Piperine the potential functional food for mood and 28
cognitive disorders Food Chem Toxicol 46 3106-3110 29
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Weerakkody N S Caffin N Turner M S and Dykes G A (2010) In vitro 1
antimicrobial activity of less-utilized spice and herb extracts against selected 2
food-borne bacteria Food Control 21 1408-1414 3
Wood A B Barrow M L and James D J (1988) Piperine determination in pepper 4
Piper Nigrum L and its oleoresins A reversed phase high performance liquid 5
chromatographic method J Flavour Frag 3 55-64 6
Yadav A S and Bhatnagar D (2007) Modulatory effect of spice extracts on iron-7
induced lipid peroxidation in rat liver Biofactors 29 147-157 8
Youdim K A Spencer J P Schroeter H and Rice-Evans C (2002) Dietary 9
flavonoids as potential neuroprotectants Biol Chem 383 503ndash519 10
Zachariah T J and Parthasarathy V A (2008) Black pepper In Chemistry of Spices 11
pp 21-40 Parthasarathy V A Chempakam B and Zachariah T J Eds CABI 12
UK 13
Zachariah T J Safeer A L Jayarajan K Leela N K Vipin T M Saji K V Shiva K 14
N Parthasarathy V A and Mammootty K P (2010) Correlation of 15
metabolites in the leaf and berries of selected black pepper varieties Sci Horti 16
123 418-422 17
Zarotsky V Sramek J J and Cutler N R (2003) Galantamine hydrobromide an 18
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Table-1 Botanical Classification of black pepper Groups Name
Kingdom Plantae
Subkingdom Tracheobionta
Superdivision Spermatophyta
Division Magnoliophyta
Class Magnoliopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Family Piperales
Order Piperaceae
Genus Piper L
Specie Piper nigrum L Source USDA NRCS 2010 The PLANTS Database (httpplants usdagov 9 May 2010)
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Table 2 Rich phytochemistry of the black pepper Sr No Researcher Chemical Components Percentage
1 Lee et al (2004) Singletary (2010)
Essential oil Piperine Chavicine Piperidine Fatty oils Resin Starch
1-25 5-9 1 8 6-8 0-5 22-42
2 Ravindran and Johny (2001)
Essential oil Piperine Starch Oleoresin
04 to 70 20 to 74 15-45 35-12
3 Murthy and Bhattacharya (2008)
Essential oil (limonene β-caryophyllene sabinene and β-pinene)
4 Singh et al (2005) Acetone extract Piperine Piperolein Piper amide Guineensine
335 137 34 323
5 Utpala et al (2008) Phenol contents 03 to 08 mgg
6 Orav et al (2004) Musenga et al (2007)
Essential oil
β-caryophyllene Limonene β-pinene ∆-3-carene Sabinene α-pinene Eugenol Terpinen-4-ol Hedycaryol β-eudesmol Caryophyllene oxide α-phellandrene
14-704 29-384 07-256 17-190 0-122 03-104 01-410 0-132 0-91 0-97 01-72 NA
7 Jirovetz et al (2002) Elemol Germacrene-D Limonene Β-pinene α-pinene β-ocimine β-pinene α-phellandrene αhumulene ∆-carene Βphellandrene T-muurolol
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Table 3 Functional amp Nutraceuticals Effect of Bioactive Compounds of Black Pepper
Bioactive compounds
Functional amp Nutraceuticals Role Researchers
Piperine
1 Bio-absorption of vitamins and trace elements 2 Effective against acute inflammatory process 3 Antimicrobial properties 4 Improved functionality of gastrointestinal tract 5 Decreased body weight and visceral fat accumulation 6 Improved bioavailability of curcumin and catechins 7 Enhanced bioavailability of many drugs 8 Piperine ameliorate the chronic mild stress 9 Reduce risk of cancer 10 reducing the extent of toxicity of certain components
Kumoro et al 2009 Capasso et al 2002 Bang et al 2009 Sangwan et al 2008 Badmaev et al 2000 Okumura et al 2010 Singletary 2010 Pattanaik et al 2009 Li et al 2007 Vellaichamy et al 2009 Han et al 2008
Essential oil
1 Contributes aroma 2 Control worm infestations
Zachariah et al 2010 Dorman and Deans 2000
Phenolics 1 Reduce oxidation process 2 Ameliorating oxidative stress
Renjie et al 2010 Saxena et al 2007
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Journal Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition Manuscript ID BFSN-2011-0286 Manuscript Title BLACK PEPPER AND HEALTH CLAIMS A COMPREHENSIVE
TREATISE
Dear Editor I have seen the reviewerrsquos comments eagerly and made the following changes in the article as per desired Query 1 The some text in the article should be written again as language should be
simple and lucid for the readers and researchers The use of same
sentencesconcepts aspects at multiple places should be avoided
Answer 1 Corrections have been made Now appropriate words are used for
specific purpose
Query 2 Health benefits should be checked again and each aspect should be
discussed only at one place I would suggest the authors to add up one or
two table regarding the health promoting potential of the black pepper
Answer 2 Every aspect related to health endorsing effects of black pepper has been
discussed separately only at one place Table regarding health benefits of
black pepper has now been added in the manuscript
Query 3 Finally yet importantly grammatical errors should be removed
Answer 3 All grammatical errors have been eliminated from the text
Query 4 The first line of the abstract should be as ldquoFor millennia spices have been
an integral part of human diets and commerce Recently the widespread
recognition of diet-health linkages bolsters the dietary importance of
spices and herbsrdquo
Answer 4 It has been changed according to reviewerrsquos comments
Query 5 The words selection should be appropriate especially in the abstract
section eg ldquoholdrdquo is used twice that should be avoided
Answer 5 Proper and suitable words has been incorporated in text especially
abstract portion and duplication has been removed
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Query 6 Page 1 Line 24 The sentence use should ldquoBlack pepper (Piper nigrum L)
is an important healthy food owing to its antioxidant amp antimicrobial
potential and gastro-protective modulesrdquo
Answer 6 Now sentence is according to reviewerrsquos suggestions
Query 7 From abstract ldquoMore recently cell-culture studies and animal modeling
predicted the role of black pepper against number of maladiesrdquo can be
omitted as its duplication of same concepts mentioned earlier
Answer 7 We all authors have discussed and suggested that this sentence has
different meanings and not considered as duplication
Query 8 Page 1 Line 37 Component should be replaced with components in the
abstract Accordingly the complete sentence should be re-written
Answer 8 The word ldquocomponentsrdquo has remained same as it means different
components of piper nigrum
Query 9 Meta-analysis represents single expression or experiment so it should be
changed to meta-analyses
Answer 9 Changes has been incorporated according to reviewerrsquos comments
Query 10 First and second paragraph can be combined into one I think following
could be one possibility ldquoIn the recent era efforts have been directed to
establish scientific rationale for health improving potential of functional
and nutraceuticals foods Amongst prevention of cardiovascular
disorders (CVD) cancer insurgence diabetes mellitus Alzheimerrsquos
disease and variety of inflammatory ailments through dietary modules is
of prime consideration Moreover emerging findings in the nutrigenomics
and proteomics further reflected their importance in a deeper sense
(Chonpathompikunlert et al 2010) The list of healthy foods marketed
with distinct health claims is long enough However spices and their
bioactive components are more promising candidates for their inclusion in
diet-based regimens to improve human health (Geoffrey 2006 Butt et al
2009) Their different parts including dried seed bark fruit root and
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flower are in use as food adjuncts that impart flavor aroma and color to
foods (Srinivasan 2008 Singletary 2010)rdquo
Answer 10 First and second paragraph of manuscript has now been combined
Query 11 Chonpathompikunlert et al 2010 should be checked again Is paper
published in 2010 or 2009 as two references are given in reference section
Answer 11 Chonpathompikunlert et al 2010 has been published in 2010
Query 12 Why authors written these sentence eg ldquoBeing the sole reason for many
of the attacks in the ancient ages still considered instrumental in the
economies of many nations across the globe (Srinivasan 2005)rdquo and
ldquoDuring the era of industrialization and globalization these commodities
were traded in the western countries that led to wide bloom in their
productionrdquo as they must be deleted I would suggest authors to look into
introduction again and reduce its length to 34th Moreover the sentences
should be linked with each in the same paragraphs
Answer 12 The Correction has been and these sentences were deleted from the text
Query 13 Page 3 Line 1 Human subject should be replaced with human subjects
Answer 13 It has been done according to suggestions
Query 14 The last two paragraphs can also be merged up into one
Answer 14 Both paragraphs has been combined
Query 15 Functional uses can be replaced with applications
Answer 15 Changes has been incorporated according to comment
Query 16 The first paragraph should be re-written again Last sentence can be
deleted The authors should delete the reference ldquoDM 2009rdquo
Answer 16 Changes have been made in first paragraph Reference has also been
deleted
Query 17 The authors should be specific is use of unit systems as molminus1 is not right
as it should be molminus1 Please check the manuscript again
Answer 17 Unit has been written properly All manuscript has now been carefully
written
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Query 18 ldquoPiperine and its allied components like piperidine and chavicine are
responsible for pungent properties of black pepper (Badmaev et al 2000
Bhattacharjee and Sengupta 2009)rdquo should be adjusted at the end of first
paragraph of heading ldquopiperinerdquo
Answer 18 Correction has been made accordingly
Query 19 Page 6 Line 17 ldquoBlack pepper essential oil contributes towards the aroma
oleoresin contributes towards the overall taste and the alkaloid piperine
imparts pungency (Zachariah et al 2010)rdquo should be adjusted in the first
paragraph of the main heading
Answer 19 All has been incorporated according to reviewerrsquos suggestion
Query 20 The section of essential oil amp phenolics should be re-written
Answer 20 This portion has now been re-written again
Query 21 The introduction of each aspectsub-heading should be deleted It will
reduce the length of the article considerably The same point is valid for
some other parts of the manuscript too eg Page 7 (Line 13-19) Page 10
(Line 4-10) Page 14 Line 7-21) Page 18 (Line 28-30) etc The text should
be reduced in all these cases
Answer 21 All sub headings has been deleted from the text
Query 22 Humanity should be replaced with mankind as humanity is property not
noun
Answer 22 Humanity has now been replaced with mankind
Query 23 ldquousing different assays ie thiobarbituric acid value (TBA) DPPH radical
scavenging and total antioxidant activity (FTC method)rdquo can be deleted
Answer 23 It has been done according to reviewerrsquos comments
Query 24 ldquoIn addition the inhibitory action as observed through FTC method
strengthened the claims for strong antioxidant activities of essential oil
and oleoresinsrdquo can also be deleted
Answer 24 It has been done according to reviewerrsquos comments
Query 25 Page 8 Line 18 Paragraph needs re-phrasing to make it lucid
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Answer 25 Paragraph has been re-phrased
Query 26 ldquoSpices and herbs are traditional remedies to cure some maladies and
diseased conditions in South Asian territoriesrdquo is duplication thus should
be removed
Answer 26 All duplicate sentences have been removed from the text
Query 27 Re-arrange the section ldquoAnti-inflammatory Potentialrdquo to make it lucid and
introductory details should be avoided eg ldquoThey postulated that
inhibition of interlukon (IL6) matrix metalloproteinase (MMPs)
prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) and activator protein 1rdquo need further clarity
Answer 27 The paragraph has been re-arranged and cleared completely
Query 28 C Antimicrobial Potential of Black Pepper Reference support is limited
Answer 28 More references has now been added in this portion
Query 29 Gastrointestinal health and nutrient absorption needs revision in first and
last paragraph to clear the evidences presented
Answer 29 The literature regarding gastrointestinal health and nutrient absorption
has been revised properly
Query 30 Page 13 Line 5-21 Can data be presented in Tabular form
Answer 30 The details are mentioned in the text Therefore its tabular presentation
would be only duplication of findings not else
Query 31 ldquoSeveral research interventions resulted in finalizing the assumption that
the depressed state is result of many factors that act into play of which
patho-physiological changes of depression includes the increased
glucocorticoid secretion followed by decreased level of brain derived
neurotrophic factor in the hippocampusrdquo can be deleted
Answer 31 The section has been deletec
Query 32 ldquoThe combination of all these parameters can lead to the state where
reduction of hippocampal volume occurs thus resulting in depression and
allied discrepanciesrdquo can also be deleted
Answer 32 The section has been deletec
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Query 33 ldquoChronic stress procedure (CSP) induction in rats is suitable model used
worldwide to assess the potential of dietary components and drugs
against depressionrdquo can also be deleted
Answer 33 The section has been deletec
Query 34 ldquoThe efficacy of drugs is limited as they are effective in the initial stages
but unable to stop the cascade of events going on the central nervous
systemrdquo can not be claimed as most of ailments are treated with the
pharmaceuticals
Answer 34 The section has been deleted and suggestion has been incorporated
Query 35 Last paragraph at Page 15 should be re-written
Answer 35 The last paragraph has been skipped as it was carrying information
supported by only one or two references
Query 36 First paragraph at ldquoBlack pepper against cancerrdquo should be revised
Answer 36 The paragraph is revised and its now writes as ldquoAccording to an estimate
the prevalence of cancer can be reduced (30 to 40) with the dietary habits
(Anto et al 2002 Zhou et al 2003) Some population-based studies also
indicated that consumption of foods rich in bioactive molecules can
decrease the risk of various ailments especially cancer In this regard
consumption of spices is positively correlated with reduced risks of cancer
incidence in Asian and Mediterranean regions (Mohandes et al 1999)
Even the higher risk of malignancies in developing economies can be
linked with the reduced intake of spices (Fleischauer et al 2000 Sloan
2005 Selvendiran et al 2005)rdquo
Query 37 The citations like ldquoZhou et al (2003)rdquo Vellaichamy et al (2009) and
Krishnakumar et al (2009) needs little elaboration regarding their findings
and mechanisms of action Its looks only addition of references as their
results is not properly elaborated
Answer 37 The results of researchers suggested above are mentioned in the text
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Query 38 The section ldquoOther Health Benefitsrdquo needs some greater considerations as
authors just piled up information and literature rather made conclusive
discussion The section can be completely omitted However if authors
want to retain the text than a Tablefigure can be more useful
Answer 38 The section is reviewed again and duplications and unnecessary details
are now skipped from the text
Query 39 Paragraph starting from Vanilloid receptor (TRPV1) should be completely
omitted ass its just contains three studies and no clear links are discussed
with special reference to nutrition point of view
Answer 39 The complete paragraph has been deleted
Query 40 In my view ldquoSome other studies are also available regarding health
promoting potentials of black pepper However many of them are limited
in their applications owing to lack of animal studiesrdquo should be added at
the end of heading ldquoOther health benefitsrdquo
Answer 40 The answer is same as to mentioned in Suggestion 35
Query 41 Authors should check references section again for style and etc Some
references needs to be cited in the text and vice versa
Answer 41 The references style has been checked again and mistakes observed are
corrected
I would like accept that mistakes removed from the article considerably and indeed I am looking forward for better write-up and presentation skills in the future Lastly I would like to request to kindly accept the manuscript as it has been considerably improved Corresponding authors M Tauseef Sultan Assistant Professor Bahauddin Zakariya University Multan Email tauseefsultanhotmailcom
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Pharmacokinetic Interaction of Single Dose of Piperine with Steady-state 2
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Food Rev Int 26 138-161 13
Prakash U N and Srinivasan K (2010) Gastrointestinal protective effect of dietary 14
spices during ethanol-induced oxidant stress in experimental rats Appl Physiol 15
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498 20
Rauscher F M Sanders R A and Watkins J B (2007) Effects of piperine on 21
antioxidant pathways in tissues from normal and streptozotocin-induced 22
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Dietary sources of aldose reductase inhibitors prospects for alleviating diabetic 5
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Biochem 18 567-579 21
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Cytoprotective effect of piperine against benzo[a]pyrene induced lung cancer 2
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997 13
Suresh D and Srinivasan K (2007) Studies on the in vitro absorption of spice 14
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45 1437-1442 16
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Suresh D Srinivasan K (2006) Influence of curcumin capsaicin and piperine on the 19
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Venkatasamy R Faas L Young A R Raman A and Hider R C (2004) Effects of 14
piperine analogues on stimulation of melanocytes proliferation and melanocyte 15
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Vijayakumar R S and Nalini N (2006) Efficacy of piperine an alkaloidal constituent 17
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antithyroid drug induced hyperlipidemic rats Cell Biochem Function 24 491ndash498 19
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Table-1 Botanical Classification of black pepper Groups Name
Kingdom Plantae
Subkingdom Tracheobionta
Superdivision Spermatophyta
Division Magnoliophyta
Class Magnoliopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Family Piperales
Order Piperaceae
Genus Piper L
Specie Piper nigrum L Source USDA NRCS 2010 The PLANTS Database (httpplants usdagov 9 May 2010)
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Table 2 Rich phytochemistry of the black pepper Sr No Researcher Chemical Components Percentage
1 Lee et al (2004) Singletary (2010)
Essential oil Piperine Chavicine Piperidine Fatty oils Resin Starch
1-25 5-9 1 8 6-8 0-5 22-42
2 Ravindran and Johny (2001)
Essential oil Piperine Starch Oleoresin
04 to 70 20 to 74 15-45 35-12
3 Murthy and Bhattacharya (2008)
Essential oil (limonene β-caryophyllene sabinene and β-pinene)
4 Singh et al (2005) Acetone extract Piperine Piperolein Piper amide Guineensine
335 137 34 323
5 Utpala et al (2008) Phenol contents 03 to 08 mgg
6 Orav et al (2004) Musenga et al (2007)
Essential oil
β-caryophyllene Limonene β-pinene ∆-3-carene Sabinene α-pinene Eugenol Terpinen-4-ol Hedycaryol β-eudesmol Caryophyllene oxide α-phellandrene
14-704 29-384 07-256 17-190 0-122 03-104 01-410 0-132 0-91 0-97 01-72 NA
7 Jirovetz et al (2002) Elemol Germacrene-D Limonene Β-pinene α-pinene β-ocimine β-pinene α-phellandrene αhumulene ∆-carene Βphellandrene T-muurolol
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Table 3 Functional amp Nutraceuticals Effect of Bioactive Compounds of Black Pepper
Bioactive compounds
Functional amp Nutraceuticals Role Researchers
Piperine
1 Bio-absorption of vitamins and trace elements 2 Effective against acute inflammatory process 3 Antimicrobial properties 4 Improved functionality of gastrointestinal tract 5 Decreased body weight and visceral fat accumulation 6 Improved bioavailability of curcumin and catechins 7 Enhanced bioavailability of many drugs 8 Piperine ameliorate the chronic mild stress 9 Reduce risk of cancer 10 reducing the extent of toxicity of certain components
Kumoro et al 2009 Capasso et al 2002 Bang et al 2009 Sangwan et al 2008 Badmaev et al 2000 Okumura et al 2010 Singletary 2010 Pattanaik et al 2009 Li et al 2007 Vellaichamy et al 2009 Han et al 2008
Essential oil
1 Contributes aroma 2 Control worm infestations
Zachariah et al 2010 Dorman and Deans 2000
Phenolics 1 Reduce oxidation process 2 Ameliorating oxidative stress
Renjie et al 2010 Saxena et al 2007
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Journal Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition Manuscript ID BFSN-2011-0286 Manuscript Title BLACK PEPPER AND HEALTH CLAIMS A COMPREHENSIVE
TREATISE
Dear Editor I have seen the reviewerrsquos comments eagerly and made the following changes in the article as per desired Query 1 The some text in the article should be written again as language should be
simple and lucid for the readers and researchers The use of same
sentencesconcepts aspects at multiple places should be avoided
Answer 1 Corrections have been made Now appropriate words are used for
specific purpose
Query 2 Health benefits should be checked again and each aspect should be
discussed only at one place I would suggest the authors to add up one or
two table regarding the health promoting potential of the black pepper
Answer 2 Every aspect related to health endorsing effects of black pepper has been
discussed separately only at one place Table regarding health benefits of
black pepper has now been added in the manuscript
Query 3 Finally yet importantly grammatical errors should be removed
Answer 3 All grammatical errors have been eliminated from the text
Query 4 The first line of the abstract should be as ldquoFor millennia spices have been
an integral part of human diets and commerce Recently the widespread
recognition of diet-health linkages bolsters the dietary importance of
spices and herbsrdquo
Answer 4 It has been changed according to reviewerrsquos comments
Query 5 The words selection should be appropriate especially in the abstract
section eg ldquoholdrdquo is used twice that should be avoided
Answer 5 Proper and suitable words has been incorporated in text especially
abstract portion and duplication has been removed
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Query 6 Page 1 Line 24 The sentence use should ldquoBlack pepper (Piper nigrum L)
is an important healthy food owing to its antioxidant amp antimicrobial
potential and gastro-protective modulesrdquo
Answer 6 Now sentence is according to reviewerrsquos suggestions
Query 7 From abstract ldquoMore recently cell-culture studies and animal modeling
predicted the role of black pepper against number of maladiesrdquo can be
omitted as its duplication of same concepts mentioned earlier
Answer 7 We all authors have discussed and suggested that this sentence has
different meanings and not considered as duplication
Query 8 Page 1 Line 37 Component should be replaced with components in the
abstract Accordingly the complete sentence should be re-written
Answer 8 The word ldquocomponentsrdquo has remained same as it means different
components of piper nigrum
Query 9 Meta-analysis represents single expression or experiment so it should be
changed to meta-analyses
Answer 9 Changes has been incorporated according to reviewerrsquos comments
Query 10 First and second paragraph can be combined into one I think following
could be one possibility ldquoIn the recent era efforts have been directed to
establish scientific rationale for health improving potential of functional
and nutraceuticals foods Amongst prevention of cardiovascular
disorders (CVD) cancer insurgence diabetes mellitus Alzheimerrsquos
disease and variety of inflammatory ailments through dietary modules is
of prime consideration Moreover emerging findings in the nutrigenomics
and proteomics further reflected their importance in a deeper sense
(Chonpathompikunlert et al 2010) The list of healthy foods marketed
with distinct health claims is long enough However spices and their
bioactive components are more promising candidates for their inclusion in
diet-based regimens to improve human health (Geoffrey 2006 Butt et al
2009) Their different parts including dried seed bark fruit root and
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flower are in use as food adjuncts that impart flavor aroma and color to
foods (Srinivasan 2008 Singletary 2010)rdquo
Answer 10 First and second paragraph of manuscript has now been combined
Query 11 Chonpathompikunlert et al 2010 should be checked again Is paper
published in 2010 or 2009 as two references are given in reference section
Answer 11 Chonpathompikunlert et al 2010 has been published in 2010
Query 12 Why authors written these sentence eg ldquoBeing the sole reason for many
of the attacks in the ancient ages still considered instrumental in the
economies of many nations across the globe (Srinivasan 2005)rdquo and
ldquoDuring the era of industrialization and globalization these commodities
were traded in the western countries that led to wide bloom in their
productionrdquo as they must be deleted I would suggest authors to look into
introduction again and reduce its length to 34th Moreover the sentences
should be linked with each in the same paragraphs
Answer 12 The Correction has been and these sentences were deleted from the text
Query 13 Page 3 Line 1 Human subject should be replaced with human subjects
Answer 13 It has been done according to suggestions
Query 14 The last two paragraphs can also be merged up into one
Answer 14 Both paragraphs has been combined
Query 15 Functional uses can be replaced with applications
Answer 15 Changes has been incorporated according to comment
Query 16 The first paragraph should be re-written again Last sentence can be
deleted The authors should delete the reference ldquoDM 2009rdquo
Answer 16 Changes have been made in first paragraph Reference has also been
deleted
Query 17 The authors should be specific is use of unit systems as molminus1 is not right
as it should be molminus1 Please check the manuscript again
Answer 17 Unit has been written properly All manuscript has now been carefully
written
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Query 18 ldquoPiperine and its allied components like piperidine and chavicine are
responsible for pungent properties of black pepper (Badmaev et al 2000
Bhattacharjee and Sengupta 2009)rdquo should be adjusted at the end of first
paragraph of heading ldquopiperinerdquo
Answer 18 Correction has been made accordingly
Query 19 Page 6 Line 17 ldquoBlack pepper essential oil contributes towards the aroma
oleoresin contributes towards the overall taste and the alkaloid piperine
imparts pungency (Zachariah et al 2010)rdquo should be adjusted in the first
paragraph of the main heading
Answer 19 All has been incorporated according to reviewerrsquos suggestion
Query 20 The section of essential oil amp phenolics should be re-written
Answer 20 This portion has now been re-written again
Query 21 The introduction of each aspectsub-heading should be deleted It will
reduce the length of the article considerably The same point is valid for
some other parts of the manuscript too eg Page 7 (Line 13-19) Page 10
(Line 4-10) Page 14 Line 7-21) Page 18 (Line 28-30) etc The text should
be reduced in all these cases
Answer 21 All sub headings has been deleted from the text
Query 22 Humanity should be replaced with mankind as humanity is property not
noun
Answer 22 Humanity has now been replaced with mankind
Query 23 ldquousing different assays ie thiobarbituric acid value (TBA) DPPH radical
scavenging and total antioxidant activity (FTC method)rdquo can be deleted
Answer 23 It has been done according to reviewerrsquos comments
Query 24 ldquoIn addition the inhibitory action as observed through FTC method
strengthened the claims for strong antioxidant activities of essential oil
and oleoresinsrdquo can also be deleted
Answer 24 It has been done according to reviewerrsquos comments
Query 25 Page 8 Line 18 Paragraph needs re-phrasing to make it lucid
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Answer 25 Paragraph has been re-phrased
Query 26 ldquoSpices and herbs are traditional remedies to cure some maladies and
diseased conditions in South Asian territoriesrdquo is duplication thus should
be removed
Answer 26 All duplicate sentences have been removed from the text
Query 27 Re-arrange the section ldquoAnti-inflammatory Potentialrdquo to make it lucid and
introductory details should be avoided eg ldquoThey postulated that
inhibition of interlukon (IL6) matrix metalloproteinase (MMPs)
prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) and activator protein 1rdquo need further clarity
Answer 27 The paragraph has been re-arranged and cleared completely
Query 28 C Antimicrobial Potential of Black Pepper Reference support is limited
Answer 28 More references has now been added in this portion
Query 29 Gastrointestinal health and nutrient absorption needs revision in first and
last paragraph to clear the evidences presented
Answer 29 The literature regarding gastrointestinal health and nutrient absorption
has been revised properly
Query 30 Page 13 Line 5-21 Can data be presented in Tabular form
Answer 30 The details are mentioned in the text Therefore its tabular presentation
would be only duplication of findings not else
Query 31 ldquoSeveral research interventions resulted in finalizing the assumption that
the depressed state is result of many factors that act into play of which
patho-physiological changes of depression includes the increased
glucocorticoid secretion followed by decreased level of brain derived
neurotrophic factor in the hippocampusrdquo can be deleted
Answer 31 The section has been deletec
Query 32 ldquoThe combination of all these parameters can lead to the state where
reduction of hippocampal volume occurs thus resulting in depression and
allied discrepanciesrdquo can also be deleted
Answer 32 The section has been deletec
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Query 33 ldquoChronic stress procedure (CSP) induction in rats is suitable model used
worldwide to assess the potential of dietary components and drugs
against depressionrdquo can also be deleted
Answer 33 The section has been deletec
Query 34 ldquoThe efficacy of drugs is limited as they are effective in the initial stages
but unable to stop the cascade of events going on the central nervous
systemrdquo can not be claimed as most of ailments are treated with the
pharmaceuticals
Answer 34 The section has been deleted and suggestion has been incorporated
Query 35 Last paragraph at Page 15 should be re-written
Answer 35 The last paragraph has been skipped as it was carrying information
supported by only one or two references
Query 36 First paragraph at ldquoBlack pepper against cancerrdquo should be revised
Answer 36 The paragraph is revised and its now writes as ldquoAccording to an estimate
the prevalence of cancer can be reduced (30 to 40) with the dietary habits
(Anto et al 2002 Zhou et al 2003) Some population-based studies also
indicated that consumption of foods rich in bioactive molecules can
decrease the risk of various ailments especially cancer In this regard
consumption of spices is positively correlated with reduced risks of cancer
incidence in Asian and Mediterranean regions (Mohandes et al 1999)
Even the higher risk of malignancies in developing economies can be
linked with the reduced intake of spices (Fleischauer et al 2000 Sloan
2005 Selvendiran et al 2005)rdquo
Query 37 The citations like ldquoZhou et al (2003)rdquo Vellaichamy et al (2009) and
Krishnakumar et al (2009) needs little elaboration regarding their findings
and mechanisms of action Its looks only addition of references as their
results is not properly elaborated
Answer 37 The results of researchers suggested above are mentioned in the text
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Query 38 The section ldquoOther Health Benefitsrdquo needs some greater considerations as
authors just piled up information and literature rather made conclusive
discussion The section can be completely omitted However if authors
want to retain the text than a Tablefigure can be more useful
Answer 38 The section is reviewed again and duplications and unnecessary details
are now skipped from the text
Query 39 Paragraph starting from Vanilloid receptor (TRPV1) should be completely
omitted ass its just contains three studies and no clear links are discussed
with special reference to nutrition point of view
Answer 39 The complete paragraph has been deleted
Query 40 In my view ldquoSome other studies are also available regarding health
promoting potentials of black pepper However many of them are limited
in their applications owing to lack of animal studiesrdquo should be added at
the end of heading ldquoOther health benefitsrdquo
Answer 40 The answer is same as to mentioned in Suggestion 35
Query 41 Authors should check references section again for style and etc Some
references needs to be cited in the text and vice versa
Answer 41 The references style has been checked again and mistakes observed are
corrected
I would like accept that mistakes removed from the article considerably and indeed I am looking forward for better write-up and presentation skills in the future Lastly I would like to request to kindly accept the manuscript as it has been considerably improved Corresponding authors M Tauseef Sultan Assistant Professor Bahauddin Zakariya University Multan Email tauseefsultanhotmailcom
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Lee S A Hwang J S Han X H Lee C Lee M H Choe S G Hong S S Lee D 1
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longum and their inhibition of monoamine oxidase Arch Pharm Res 31 679-683 3
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and their antioxidant properties Food Chem 91 131-137 6
Li S Wang C Wang M W Li W Matsumoto K and Tang Y Y (2007) 7
Antidepressant like effects of piperine in chronic mild stress treated mice and its 8
possible mechanisms Life Sci 80 1373-1381 9
Liao H Liu P Hu Y Wang D and Lin H (2009) Antidepressant-like effects of 10
piperine and its neuroprotective mechanism Zhongguo Zhong Yao Za Zhi 34 11
1562-1565 12
Lin Z Liao Y Venkatasamy R Hider R C and Soumyanath A (2007) Amides 13
from Piper Nigrum L with dissimilar effects on melanocyte proliferation in-vitro 14
J Pharm Pharmacol 59 529-536 15
Liston D R Nielsen J A Villalobos A Chapin D Jones S B Hubbard S T 16
Shalaby I A Ramirez A Nason D and White W F (2004) Pharmacology of 17
selective acetylcholinesterase inhibitors implications for use in Alzheimerrsquos 18
disease Eur J Pharmacol 486 9ndash17 19
Liu F and Ng T B (2000) Antioxidative and free radical scavenging activities of 20
selected medicinal herbs Life Sci 66 725ndash735 21
Liu Y Yadev V R Aggarwal B B and Nair M G (2010) Inhibitory effects of black 22
pepper (Piper Nigrum) extracts and compounds on human tumor cell 23
proliferation cyclooxygenase enzymes lipid peroxidation and nuclear 24
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Manoharan S Balakrishnan S Menon V P Alias L M and Reena A R (2009) 4
Chemopreventive efficacy of curcumin and piperine during 712-5
dimethylbenz[a]anthracene-induced hamster buccal pouch carcinogenesis 6
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pungent component of black pepper at the human vanilloid receptor (TRPV1) 16
Br J Pharmacol 144 781-790 17
Mehmood M H and Gilani A H (2010) Pharmacological basis for the medicinal use 18
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1096 20
Mittal R and Gupta R L (2000) In vitro antioxidant activity of piperine Methods Find 21
Exp Clin Pharmacol 22 271-274 22
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Pharmacokinetic Interaction of Single Dose of Piperine with Steady-state 2
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498 20
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Vijayakumar R S and Nalini N (2006) Efficacy of piperine an alkaloidal constituent 17
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Table-1 Botanical Classification of black pepper Groups Name
Kingdom Plantae
Subkingdom Tracheobionta
Superdivision Spermatophyta
Division Magnoliophyta
Class Magnoliopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Family Piperales
Order Piperaceae
Genus Piper L
Specie Piper nigrum L Source USDA NRCS 2010 The PLANTS Database (httpplants usdagov 9 May 2010)
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Table 2 Rich phytochemistry of the black pepper Sr No Researcher Chemical Components Percentage
1 Lee et al (2004) Singletary (2010)
Essential oil Piperine Chavicine Piperidine Fatty oils Resin Starch
1-25 5-9 1 8 6-8 0-5 22-42
2 Ravindran and Johny (2001)
Essential oil Piperine Starch Oleoresin
04 to 70 20 to 74 15-45 35-12
3 Murthy and Bhattacharya (2008)
Essential oil (limonene β-caryophyllene sabinene and β-pinene)
4 Singh et al (2005) Acetone extract Piperine Piperolein Piper amide Guineensine
335 137 34 323
5 Utpala et al (2008) Phenol contents 03 to 08 mgg
6 Orav et al (2004) Musenga et al (2007)
Essential oil
β-caryophyllene Limonene β-pinene ∆-3-carene Sabinene α-pinene Eugenol Terpinen-4-ol Hedycaryol β-eudesmol Caryophyllene oxide α-phellandrene
14-704 29-384 07-256 17-190 0-122 03-104 01-410 0-132 0-91 0-97 01-72 NA
7 Jirovetz et al (2002) Elemol Germacrene-D Limonene Β-pinene α-pinene β-ocimine β-pinene α-phellandrene αhumulene ∆-carene Βphellandrene T-muurolol
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Table 3 Functional amp Nutraceuticals Effect of Bioactive Compounds of Black Pepper
Bioactive compounds
Functional amp Nutraceuticals Role Researchers
Piperine
1 Bio-absorption of vitamins and trace elements 2 Effective against acute inflammatory process 3 Antimicrobial properties 4 Improved functionality of gastrointestinal tract 5 Decreased body weight and visceral fat accumulation 6 Improved bioavailability of curcumin and catechins 7 Enhanced bioavailability of many drugs 8 Piperine ameliorate the chronic mild stress 9 Reduce risk of cancer 10 reducing the extent of toxicity of certain components
Kumoro et al 2009 Capasso et al 2002 Bang et al 2009 Sangwan et al 2008 Badmaev et al 2000 Okumura et al 2010 Singletary 2010 Pattanaik et al 2009 Li et al 2007 Vellaichamy et al 2009 Han et al 2008
Essential oil
1 Contributes aroma 2 Control worm infestations
Zachariah et al 2010 Dorman and Deans 2000
Phenolics 1 Reduce oxidation process 2 Ameliorating oxidative stress
Renjie et al 2010 Saxena et al 2007
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Journal Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition Manuscript ID BFSN-2011-0286 Manuscript Title BLACK PEPPER AND HEALTH CLAIMS A COMPREHENSIVE
TREATISE
Dear Editor I have seen the reviewerrsquos comments eagerly and made the following changes in the article as per desired Query 1 The some text in the article should be written again as language should be
simple and lucid for the readers and researchers The use of same
sentencesconcepts aspects at multiple places should be avoided
Answer 1 Corrections have been made Now appropriate words are used for
specific purpose
Query 2 Health benefits should be checked again and each aspect should be
discussed only at one place I would suggest the authors to add up one or
two table regarding the health promoting potential of the black pepper
Answer 2 Every aspect related to health endorsing effects of black pepper has been
discussed separately only at one place Table regarding health benefits of
black pepper has now been added in the manuscript
Query 3 Finally yet importantly grammatical errors should be removed
Answer 3 All grammatical errors have been eliminated from the text
Query 4 The first line of the abstract should be as ldquoFor millennia spices have been
an integral part of human diets and commerce Recently the widespread
recognition of diet-health linkages bolsters the dietary importance of
spices and herbsrdquo
Answer 4 It has been changed according to reviewerrsquos comments
Query 5 The words selection should be appropriate especially in the abstract
section eg ldquoholdrdquo is used twice that should be avoided
Answer 5 Proper and suitable words has been incorporated in text especially
abstract portion and duplication has been removed
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Query 6 Page 1 Line 24 The sentence use should ldquoBlack pepper (Piper nigrum L)
is an important healthy food owing to its antioxidant amp antimicrobial
potential and gastro-protective modulesrdquo
Answer 6 Now sentence is according to reviewerrsquos suggestions
Query 7 From abstract ldquoMore recently cell-culture studies and animal modeling
predicted the role of black pepper against number of maladiesrdquo can be
omitted as its duplication of same concepts mentioned earlier
Answer 7 We all authors have discussed and suggested that this sentence has
different meanings and not considered as duplication
Query 8 Page 1 Line 37 Component should be replaced with components in the
abstract Accordingly the complete sentence should be re-written
Answer 8 The word ldquocomponentsrdquo has remained same as it means different
components of piper nigrum
Query 9 Meta-analysis represents single expression or experiment so it should be
changed to meta-analyses
Answer 9 Changes has been incorporated according to reviewerrsquos comments
Query 10 First and second paragraph can be combined into one I think following
could be one possibility ldquoIn the recent era efforts have been directed to
establish scientific rationale for health improving potential of functional
and nutraceuticals foods Amongst prevention of cardiovascular
disorders (CVD) cancer insurgence diabetes mellitus Alzheimerrsquos
disease and variety of inflammatory ailments through dietary modules is
of prime consideration Moreover emerging findings in the nutrigenomics
and proteomics further reflected their importance in a deeper sense
(Chonpathompikunlert et al 2010) The list of healthy foods marketed
with distinct health claims is long enough However spices and their
bioactive components are more promising candidates for their inclusion in
diet-based regimens to improve human health (Geoffrey 2006 Butt et al
2009) Their different parts including dried seed bark fruit root and
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flower are in use as food adjuncts that impart flavor aroma and color to
foods (Srinivasan 2008 Singletary 2010)rdquo
Answer 10 First and second paragraph of manuscript has now been combined
Query 11 Chonpathompikunlert et al 2010 should be checked again Is paper
published in 2010 or 2009 as two references are given in reference section
Answer 11 Chonpathompikunlert et al 2010 has been published in 2010
Query 12 Why authors written these sentence eg ldquoBeing the sole reason for many
of the attacks in the ancient ages still considered instrumental in the
economies of many nations across the globe (Srinivasan 2005)rdquo and
ldquoDuring the era of industrialization and globalization these commodities
were traded in the western countries that led to wide bloom in their
productionrdquo as they must be deleted I would suggest authors to look into
introduction again and reduce its length to 34th Moreover the sentences
should be linked with each in the same paragraphs
Answer 12 The Correction has been and these sentences were deleted from the text
Query 13 Page 3 Line 1 Human subject should be replaced with human subjects
Answer 13 It has been done according to suggestions
Query 14 The last two paragraphs can also be merged up into one
Answer 14 Both paragraphs has been combined
Query 15 Functional uses can be replaced with applications
Answer 15 Changes has been incorporated according to comment
Query 16 The first paragraph should be re-written again Last sentence can be
deleted The authors should delete the reference ldquoDM 2009rdquo
Answer 16 Changes have been made in first paragraph Reference has also been
deleted
Query 17 The authors should be specific is use of unit systems as molminus1 is not right
as it should be molminus1 Please check the manuscript again
Answer 17 Unit has been written properly All manuscript has now been carefully
written
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Query 18 ldquoPiperine and its allied components like piperidine and chavicine are
responsible for pungent properties of black pepper (Badmaev et al 2000
Bhattacharjee and Sengupta 2009)rdquo should be adjusted at the end of first
paragraph of heading ldquopiperinerdquo
Answer 18 Correction has been made accordingly
Query 19 Page 6 Line 17 ldquoBlack pepper essential oil contributes towards the aroma
oleoresin contributes towards the overall taste and the alkaloid piperine
imparts pungency (Zachariah et al 2010)rdquo should be adjusted in the first
paragraph of the main heading
Answer 19 All has been incorporated according to reviewerrsquos suggestion
Query 20 The section of essential oil amp phenolics should be re-written
Answer 20 This portion has now been re-written again
Query 21 The introduction of each aspectsub-heading should be deleted It will
reduce the length of the article considerably The same point is valid for
some other parts of the manuscript too eg Page 7 (Line 13-19) Page 10
(Line 4-10) Page 14 Line 7-21) Page 18 (Line 28-30) etc The text should
be reduced in all these cases
Answer 21 All sub headings has been deleted from the text
Query 22 Humanity should be replaced with mankind as humanity is property not
noun
Answer 22 Humanity has now been replaced with mankind
Query 23 ldquousing different assays ie thiobarbituric acid value (TBA) DPPH radical
scavenging and total antioxidant activity (FTC method)rdquo can be deleted
Answer 23 It has been done according to reviewerrsquos comments
Query 24 ldquoIn addition the inhibitory action as observed through FTC method
strengthened the claims for strong antioxidant activities of essential oil
and oleoresinsrdquo can also be deleted
Answer 24 It has been done according to reviewerrsquos comments
Query 25 Page 8 Line 18 Paragraph needs re-phrasing to make it lucid
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Answer 25 Paragraph has been re-phrased
Query 26 ldquoSpices and herbs are traditional remedies to cure some maladies and
diseased conditions in South Asian territoriesrdquo is duplication thus should
be removed
Answer 26 All duplicate sentences have been removed from the text
Query 27 Re-arrange the section ldquoAnti-inflammatory Potentialrdquo to make it lucid and
introductory details should be avoided eg ldquoThey postulated that
inhibition of interlukon (IL6) matrix metalloproteinase (MMPs)
prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) and activator protein 1rdquo need further clarity
Answer 27 The paragraph has been re-arranged and cleared completely
Query 28 C Antimicrobial Potential of Black Pepper Reference support is limited
Answer 28 More references has now been added in this portion
Query 29 Gastrointestinal health and nutrient absorption needs revision in first and
last paragraph to clear the evidences presented
Answer 29 The literature regarding gastrointestinal health and nutrient absorption
has been revised properly
Query 30 Page 13 Line 5-21 Can data be presented in Tabular form
Answer 30 The details are mentioned in the text Therefore its tabular presentation
would be only duplication of findings not else
Query 31 ldquoSeveral research interventions resulted in finalizing the assumption that
the depressed state is result of many factors that act into play of which
patho-physiological changes of depression includes the increased
glucocorticoid secretion followed by decreased level of brain derived
neurotrophic factor in the hippocampusrdquo can be deleted
Answer 31 The section has been deletec
Query 32 ldquoThe combination of all these parameters can lead to the state where
reduction of hippocampal volume occurs thus resulting in depression and
allied discrepanciesrdquo can also be deleted
Answer 32 The section has been deletec
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Query 33 ldquoChronic stress procedure (CSP) induction in rats is suitable model used
worldwide to assess the potential of dietary components and drugs
against depressionrdquo can also be deleted
Answer 33 The section has been deletec
Query 34 ldquoThe efficacy of drugs is limited as they are effective in the initial stages
but unable to stop the cascade of events going on the central nervous
systemrdquo can not be claimed as most of ailments are treated with the
pharmaceuticals
Answer 34 The section has been deleted and suggestion has been incorporated
Query 35 Last paragraph at Page 15 should be re-written
Answer 35 The last paragraph has been skipped as it was carrying information
supported by only one or two references
Query 36 First paragraph at ldquoBlack pepper against cancerrdquo should be revised
Answer 36 The paragraph is revised and its now writes as ldquoAccording to an estimate
the prevalence of cancer can be reduced (30 to 40) with the dietary habits
(Anto et al 2002 Zhou et al 2003) Some population-based studies also
indicated that consumption of foods rich in bioactive molecules can
decrease the risk of various ailments especially cancer In this regard
consumption of spices is positively correlated with reduced risks of cancer
incidence in Asian and Mediterranean regions (Mohandes et al 1999)
Even the higher risk of malignancies in developing economies can be
linked with the reduced intake of spices (Fleischauer et al 2000 Sloan
2005 Selvendiran et al 2005)rdquo
Query 37 The citations like ldquoZhou et al (2003)rdquo Vellaichamy et al (2009) and
Krishnakumar et al (2009) needs little elaboration regarding their findings
and mechanisms of action Its looks only addition of references as their
results is not properly elaborated
Answer 37 The results of researchers suggested above are mentioned in the text
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Query 38 The section ldquoOther Health Benefitsrdquo needs some greater considerations as
authors just piled up information and literature rather made conclusive
discussion The section can be completely omitted However if authors
want to retain the text than a Tablefigure can be more useful
Answer 38 The section is reviewed again and duplications and unnecessary details
are now skipped from the text
Query 39 Paragraph starting from Vanilloid receptor (TRPV1) should be completely
omitted ass its just contains three studies and no clear links are discussed
with special reference to nutrition point of view
Answer 39 The complete paragraph has been deleted
Query 40 In my view ldquoSome other studies are also available regarding health
promoting potentials of black pepper However many of them are limited
in their applications owing to lack of animal studiesrdquo should be added at
the end of heading ldquoOther health benefitsrdquo
Answer 40 The answer is same as to mentioned in Suggestion 35
Query 41 Authors should check references section again for style and etc Some
references needs to be cited in the text and vice versa
Answer 41 The references style has been checked again and mistakes observed are
corrected
I would like accept that mistakes removed from the article considerably and indeed I am looking forward for better write-up and presentation skills in the future Lastly I would like to request to kindly accept the manuscript as it has been considerably improved Corresponding authors M Tauseef Sultan Assistant Professor Bahauddin Zakariya University Multan Email tauseefsultanhotmailcom
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Majdalawieh A F Carr R I (2010) In vitro investigation of the potential 1
immunomodulatory and anti-cancer activities of black pepper (Piper Nigrum) and 2
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Manoharan S Balakrishnan S Menon V P Alias L M and Reena A R (2009) 4
Chemopreventive efficacy of curcumin and piperine during 712-5
dimethylbenz[a]anthracene-induced hamster buccal pouch carcinogenesis 6
Singapore Med J 50 139-146 7
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Y F Hallock and M R Boyd (1995) Michellamine B novel plant alkaloid 12
inhibits human immunodeficiency virus-induced cell killing by at least two 13
distinct mechanisms Antimicrob Agents Chemother 39 484-488 14
McNamara F N Randall A and Gunthorpe M J (2005) Effects of piperine the 15
pungent component of black pepper at the human vanilloid receptor (TRPV1) 16
Br J Pharmacol 144 781-790 17
Mehmood M H and Gilani A H (2010) Pharmacological basis for the medicinal use 18
of black pepper and piperine in gastrointestinal disorders J Med Food 13 1086-19
1096 20
Mittal R and Gupta R L (2000) In vitro antioxidant activity of piperine Methods Find 21
Exp Clin Pharmacol 22 271-274 22
Mohandes K M and Desai D C (1999) Epidemiology of digestive tract cancer in 23
India v large and small bowel Indian J Gastroenterol 18 118-121 24
Mohit K B Mahendra B and Shrinivas K K (2009) Anti-depressant like effect of 25
curcumin and its combination with piperine in unpredictable chronic stress-26
induced behavioral biochemical and neurochemical changes Pharm Biochem 27
Behav 92 39-43 28
Monika M Stefanie H and Alois J (2010) Anti-inflammatory activity of extracts 29
from fruits herbs and spices Food Chem 122 987-996 30
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Mueller M Beck V and Jungbauer A (2011) PPARα Activation by Culinary Herbs 1
and Spices Planta Med [In press] 2
Mujumdar A M Dhuley J N DeshmukhV K Raman P H and Naik S R (1990) 3
Anti inflammatory activity of piperine Jpn J Med Biol 43 95-100 4
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Nalini N Sabitha K Viswanathan P and Menon V P (1998) Influence of spices on 13
the bacterial (enzyme) activity in experimental colon cancer J Ethnopharmacol 14
62 15ndash24 15
Naseri M K and Yahyavi H (2008) Antispasmodic effect of Piper Nigrum fruit hot 16
water extract on rat ileum Pak J Biol Sci 11 1492-1496 17
Nisha P Singhal R S and Pandit A B (2009) The degradation kinetics of flavor in 18
black pepper (Piper Nigrum L) J Food Eng 92 44-49 19
Okumura Y Narukawa M Iwasaki Y Ishikawa A Matsuda H Yoshikawa M 20
and Watanabe T (2010) Graduate School of Nutritional and Environmental 21
Sciences University of Shizuoka Shizouka Japan Activation of TRPV1 and 22
TRPA1 by black pepper components Biosci Biotechnol Biochem 74 68-72 23
Ononiwu I M Ibeneme C E and Ebong O O (2002) Effects of piperine on gastric 24
acid secretion in albino rats Afr J Med Med Sci 31 293-295 25
Orav A Stulova I Kailas T and Muurisepp M (2004) Effect of storage on the 26
essential oil composition of Piper Nigrum L fruits of different ripening states J 27
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Parmar V S Jain S C Bisht K S Jain R Taneja P Jha A Tyagi O D Prasad A 29
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Pattanaik S Hota D Prabhakar S Kharbanda P and Pandhi P (2009) 1
Pharmacokinetic Interaction of Single Dose of Piperine with Steady-state 2
Carbamazepine in Epilepsy Patients Phytother Res 23 1281ndash1286 3
Pattanaik S Hota D Prabhakar S Kharbanda P and Pandhi P (2006) Effect of 4
piperine on the steady-state pharmacokinetics of phenytoin in patients with 5
epilepsy Phytother Res 20 683-686 6
Platel K Rao A Saraswathi G and Srinivasan K (2003) Digestive stimulant action 7
of three indian spices mixes in experimental rats Nahrung 46 394-398 8
Politeo O Jukic M and Milos M (2006) Chemical composition and antioxidant 9
activity of essential oils of twelve spice plants Croat Chem Acta 79 545-552 10
Polovka M and Suhaj M (2010) The effect of irradiation and heat treatment on 11
composition and antioxidant properties of culinary herbs and spices A Review 12
Food Rev Int 26 138-161 13
Prakash U N and Srinivasan K (2010) Gastrointestinal protective effect of dietary 14
spices during ethanol-induced oxidant stress in experimental rats Appl Physiol 15
Nutr Metab 35 134-141 16
Ramasamy S V Namasivayam N (2006) Efficacy of piperine an alkaloidal 17
constituent from Piper Nigrum on erythrocyte antioxidant status in high fat diet 18
and antithyroid drug induced hyperlipidemic rats Cell Biochem Func 24 491-19
498 20
Rauscher F M Sanders R A and Watkins J B (2007) Effects of piperine on 21
antioxidant pathways in tissues from normal and streptozotocin-induced 22
diabetic rats J Biochem Mol Toxicol 14 329-334 23
Reen R K Wiebel F J Singh J (1997) Piperine inhibits aflatoxin B1-induced 24
cytotoxicity and genotoxicity in V79 Chinese hamster cells genetically engineered 25
to express rat cytochrome P4502B1 J Ethnopharmacol 58 165-173 26
Renjie L Shidi S and Yongjun M (2010) Analysis of volatile oil composition of the 27
peppers from different production areas Med Chem Res 19 157-165 28
Sabina E P Nagar S and Rasool M (2011) A Role of Piperine on Monosodium Urate 29
Crystal-Induced Inflammation-An Experimental Model of Gouty Arthritis 30
Inflammation [In Press] 31
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Sangwan P L Koul J L Koul S Reddy M V Thota N Khan I A Kumar A 1
Kalia N P and Qazi G N (2008) Piperine analogs as potent Staphylococcus 2
aureus NorA efflux pump inhibitors Bioorg Med Chem 16 9847-9857 3
Saraswat M Muthenna P Suryanarayana P Petrash J M and Reddy G B (2008) 4
Dietary sources of aldose reductase inhibitors prospects for alleviating diabetic 5
complications Asia Pac J Clin Nutr 17 558-565 6
Saraswat M Reddy P Y Muthenna P and Reddy G B (2009) Prevention of non-7
enzymic glycation of proteins by dietary agents prospects for alleviating diabetic 8
complications Br J Nutr 101 1714-1721 9
Saxena R Venkaiah K Anitha P Venu L and Raghunath M (2007) Antioxidant 10
activity of commonly consumed plant foods of India contribution of their 11
phenolic content Int J Food Sci Nutr 58 250-260 12
Schecter A Birnbaum L Ryan J J and Constable J D (2006) Dioxins an overview 13
Environ Res 101 419-428 14
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Vindas P Poveda l Philgene B J R and Arnason J T (2002) Insecticidal 16
activity of piper tuberculatum extract synergistic interaction of piperamides 17
Agric Forest Entamol 4 137-144 18
Seifried H E Anderson D E Fisher E I and Milner J A (2007) A review of the 19
interaction among dietary antioxidants and reactive oxygen species J Nut 20
Biochem 18 567-579 21
Selvendiran K and Sakthisekaran D (2004) Chemopreventive effect of piperine on 22
modulating lipid peroxidation and membrane bound enzymes in benzo(a)pyrene 23
induced lung carcinogenesis Biomed Pharmacother 58 264-267 24
Selvendiran K Mumtaz Banu S Sakthisekaran D (2004) Protective effect of piperine 25
on benzo [a] pyrene-induced lung carcinogenesis in Swiss albino mice Clin 26
Chim Acta 350 73ndash78 27
Selvendiran K Singh J P and Sakthisekaran D (2006) In vivo effect of piperine on 28
serum and tissue glycoprotein levels in benzo [a] pyrene induced lung 29
carcinogenesis in Swiss albino mice Pulm Pharmacol Ther 19 107ndash111 30
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Selvendiran K Singh J P Krishnan K B and Sakthisekaran D (2003) 1
Cytoprotective effect of piperine against benzo[a]pyrene induced lung cancer 2
with reference to lipid peroxidation and antioxidant system in swiss albino mice 3
Fitoterapia 74 109-115 4
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D (2005) Chemopreventive effect of piperine on mitochondrial TCA cycle and 6
phase-i and glutathione-metabolizing enzymes in benzoapyrene induced lung 7
carcinogenesis in swiss albino mice Mol Cell Biochem 271 101-116 8
Shaikh J Bhosale R and Singhal R (2006) Microencapsulation of black pepper 9
oleoresin Food Chem 94 105-110 10
Shankaracharya N B Rao L J Naik J P and Nagalakshmi S (1997) 11
Characterisation of chemical constituents of indian long pepper Piper Longum L 12
J Food Sci Technol Mysore 34 73-75 13
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antibacterial potentials of essential oils and extracts isolated from various spice 15
materials J Food Safety 25 130ndash145 16
Singletary K (2010) Black Pepper Overview of health benefits Food Sci 45 43-47 17
Sloan A E (2005) Top 10 global food trends Food Technol 59 20ndash32 18
Snyman T Stewart M J and Steenkamp V (2001) A fatal case of pepper poisoning 19
Forensic Sci Int 124 43-46 20
Soumyanath A Venkatasamy R Joshi M Faas L Adejuyigbe B Drake A Hider 21
R C and Young A R (2006) UV Irradiation affects melanocyte stimulatory 22
activity and protein binding of piperine Photochem Photobiol 82 1541-1548 23
Sowbhagya H B Sampathu S R Krishnamurthy N and Shankaranarayana M L 24
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estimation Ind Spices 27 21-23 26
Srinivasan K (2005a) Role of Spices beyond food flavouring nutraceuticals with 27
multiple health effects Food Rev Int 21 167-188 28
Srinivasan K (2005b) Spices as influencers of body metabolism an overview of three 29
decades of research Food Res Int 38 77-86 30
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Srinivasan K (2007) Black pepper and its pungent principle-piperine a review of 1
diverse physiological effects Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr 47 735-748 2
Srinivasan K (2008) Reason to Season Spices as functional food adjuncts with multiple 3
health effects Ind Food Indus 27 36-47 4
Srinivasan K Sambaiah K and Chandrasekhara N (2004) Spices as beneficial 5
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Stohr J R Xiao P G and Bauer R (2001) Constituents of Chinese Piper species and 7
their inhibitory activity on prostaglandin and leukotriene biosynthesis in vitro J 8
Ethnopharmacol 75 133-139 9
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997 13
Suresh D and Srinivasan K (2007) Studies on the in vitro absorption of spice 14
principles--curcumin capsaicin and piperine in rat intestines Food Chem Toxicol 15
45 1437-1442 16
Suresh D and Srinivasan K (2010) Tissue distribution amp elimination of capsaicin 17
piperine amp curcumin following oral intake in rats Ind J Med Res 131 682-691 18
Suresh D Srinivasan K (2006) Influence of curcumin capsaicin and piperine on the 19
rat liver drug-metabolizing enzyme system in vivo and in vitro Can J Physiol 20
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Szallasi A (2005) Piperine Researchers Discover New Flavor in an Ancient Spice 22
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Chemopreventive potential of piperine in 712-dimethylbenz[a]anthracene 11
induced skin carcinogenesis in Swiss albino mice Environ Toxicol Pharmacol 28 12
11ndash18 13
Venkatasamy R Faas L Young A R Raman A and Hider R C (2004) Effects of 14
piperine analogues on stimulation of melanocytes proliferation and melanocyte 15
differentiation Bioorganic Med Chem 12 1905ndash1920 16
Vijayakumar R S and Nalini N (2006) Efficacy of piperine an alkaloidal constituent 17
from Piper Nigrum on erythrocyte antioxidant status in high fat diet and 18
antithyroid drug induced hyperlipidemic rats Cell Biochem Function 24 491ndash498 19
Vijayakumar R S Surya D and Nalini N (2004) Antioxidant efficacy of black 20
pepper (Piper Nigrum L ) and piperine in rats with high fat diet induced 21
oxidative stress Redox Rep 9 105-110 22
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multiple human cytochromes P450 UDP-glucuronosyltransferase and 24
sulfotransferase enzymes whereas piperine is a relatively selective CYP3A4 25
inhibitor Drug Metab Dispos 36 1594-1605 26
Wattanathorn J Chonpathompikunlert P Muchimapura S Priprem A and 27
Tankamnerdthai O (2008) Piperine the potential functional food for mood and 28
cognitive disorders Food Chem Toxicol 46 3106-3110 29
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Weerakkody N S Caffin N Turner M S and Dykes G A (2010) In vitro 1
antimicrobial activity of less-utilized spice and herb extracts against selected 2
food-borne bacteria Food Control 21 1408-1414 3
Wood A B Barrow M L and James D J (1988) Piperine determination in pepper 4
Piper Nigrum L and its oleoresins A reversed phase high performance liquid 5
chromatographic method J Flavour Frag 3 55-64 6
Yadav A S and Bhatnagar D (2007) Modulatory effect of spice extracts on iron-7
induced lipid peroxidation in rat liver Biofactors 29 147-157 8
Youdim K A Spencer J P Schroeter H and Rice-Evans C (2002) Dietary 9
flavonoids as potential neuroprotectants Biol Chem 383 503ndash519 10
Zachariah T J and Parthasarathy V A (2008) Black pepper In Chemistry of Spices 11
pp 21-40 Parthasarathy V A Chempakam B and Zachariah T J Eds CABI 12
UK 13
Zachariah T J Safeer A L Jayarajan K Leela N K Vipin T M Saji K V Shiva K 14
N Parthasarathy V A and Mammootty K P (2010) Correlation of 15
metabolites in the leaf and berries of selected black pepper varieties Sci Horti 16
123 418-422 17
Zarotsky V Sramek J J and Cutler N R (2003) Galantamine hydrobromide an 18
agent for Alzheimerrsquos disease Am J Health Syst Pharm 60 446ndash452 19
Zhou S Gao Y Jiang W Huang M Xu A and Paxton J W (2003) Interactions of 20
herbs with cytochrome Drug Metab Rev 35 35ndash98 21
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Table-1 Botanical Classification of black pepper Groups Name
Kingdom Plantae
Subkingdom Tracheobionta
Superdivision Spermatophyta
Division Magnoliophyta
Class Magnoliopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Family Piperales
Order Piperaceae
Genus Piper L
Specie Piper nigrum L Source USDA NRCS 2010 The PLANTS Database (httpplants usdagov 9 May 2010)
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Table 2 Rich phytochemistry of the black pepper Sr No Researcher Chemical Components Percentage
1 Lee et al (2004) Singletary (2010)
Essential oil Piperine Chavicine Piperidine Fatty oils Resin Starch
1-25 5-9 1 8 6-8 0-5 22-42
2 Ravindran and Johny (2001)
Essential oil Piperine Starch Oleoresin
04 to 70 20 to 74 15-45 35-12
3 Murthy and Bhattacharya (2008)
Essential oil (limonene β-caryophyllene sabinene and β-pinene)
4 Singh et al (2005) Acetone extract Piperine Piperolein Piper amide Guineensine
335 137 34 323
5 Utpala et al (2008) Phenol contents 03 to 08 mgg
6 Orav et al (2004) Musenga et al (2007)
Essential oil
β-caryophyllene Limonene β-pinene ∆-3-carene Sabinene α-pinene Eugenol Terpinen-4-ol Hedycaryol β-eudesmol Caryophyllene oxide α-phellandrene
14-704 29-384 07-256 17-190 0-122 03-104 01-410 0-132 0-91 0-97 01-72 NA
7 Jirovetz et al (2002) Elemol Germacrene-D Limonene Β-pinene α-pinene β-ocimine β-pinene α-phellandrene αhumulene ∆-carene Βphellandrene T-muurolol
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Table 3 Functional amp Nutraceuticals Effect of Bioactive Compounds of Black Pepper
Bioactive compounds
Functional amp Nutraceuticals Role Researchers
Piperine
1 Bio-absorption of vitamins and trace elements 2 Effective against acute inflammatory process 3 Antimicrobial properties 4 Improved functionality of gastrointestinal tract 5 Decreased body weight and visceral fat accumulation 6 Improved bioavailability of curcumin and catechins 7 Enhanced bioavailability of many drugs 8 Piperine ameliorate the chronic mild stress 9 Reduce risk of cancer 10 reducing the extent of toxicity of certain components
Kumoro et al 2009 Capasso et al 2002 Bang et al 2009 Sangwan et al 2008 Badmaev et al 2000 Okumura et al 2010 Singletary 2010 Pattanaik et al 2009 Li et al 2007 Vellaichamy et al 2009 Han et al 2008
Essential oil
1 Contributes aroma 2 Control worm infestations
Zachariah et al 2010 Dorman and Deans 2000
Phenolics 1 Reduce oxidation process 2 Ameliorating oxidative stress
Renjie et al 2010 Saxena et al 2007
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Journal Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition Manuscript ID BFSN-2011-0286 Manuscript Title BLACK PEPPER AND HEALTH CLAIMS A COMPREHENSIVE
TREATISE
Dear Editor I have seen the reviewerrsquos comments eagerly and made the following changes in the article as per desired Query 1 The some text in the article should be written again as language should be
simple and lucid for the readers and researchers The use of same
sentencesconcepts aspects at multiple places should be avoided
Answer 1 Corrections have been made Now appropriate words are used for
specific purpose
Query 2 Health benefits should be checked again and each aspect should be
discussed only at one place I would suggest the authors to add up one or
two table regarding the health promoting potential of the black pepper
Answer 2 Every aspect related to health endorsing effects of black pepper has been
discussed separately only at one place Table regarding health benefits of
black pepper has now been added in the manuscript
Query 3 Finally yet importantly grammatical errors should be removed
Answer 3 All grammatical errors have been eliminated from the text
Query 4 The first line of the abstract should be as ldquoFor millennia spices have been
an integral part of human diets and commerce Recently the widespread
recognition of diet-health linkages bolsters the dietary importance of
spices and herbsrdquo
Answer 4 It has been changed according to reviewerrsquos comments
Query 5 The words selection should be appropriate especially in the abstract
section eg ldquoholdrdquo is used twice that should be avoided
Answer 5 Proper and suitable words has been incorporated in text especially
abstract portion and duplication has been removed
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Query 6 Page 1 Line 24 The sentence use should ldquoBlack pepper (Piper nigrum L)
is an important healthy food owing to its antioxidant amp antimicrobial
potential and gastro-protective modulesrdquo
Answer 6 Now sentence is according to reviewerrsquos suggestions
Query 7 From abstract ldquoMore recently cell-culture studies and animal modeling
predicted the role of black pepper against number of maladiesrdquo can be
omitted as its duplication of same concepts mentioned earlier
Answer 7 We all authors have discussed and suggested that this sentence has
different meanings and not considered as duplication
Query 8 Page 1 Line 37 Component should be replaced with components in the
abstract Accordingly the complete sentence should be re-written
Answer 8 The word ldquocomponentsrdquo has remained same as it means different
components of piper nigrum
Query 9 Meta-analysis represents single expression or experiment so it should be
changed to meta-analyses
Answer 9 Changes has been incorporated according to reviewerrsquos comments
Query 10 First and second paragraph can be combined into one I think following
could be one possibility ldquoIn the recent era efforts have been directed to
establish scientific rationale for health improving potential of functional
and nutraceuticals foods Amongst prevention of cardiovascular
disorders (CVD) cancer insurgence diabetes mellitus Alzheimerrsquos
disease and variety of inflammatory ailments through dietary modules is
of prime consideration Moreover emerging findings in the nutrigenomics
and proteomics further reflected their importance in a deeper sense
(Chonpathompikunlert et al 2010) The list of healthy foods marketed
with distinct health claims is long enough However spices and their
bioactive components are more promising candidates for their inclusion in
diet-based regimens to improve human health (Geoffrey 2006 Butt et al
2009) Their different parts including dried seed bark fruit root and
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flower are in use as food adjuncts that impart flavor aroma and color to
foods (Srinivasan 2008 Singletary 2010)rdquo
Answer 10 First and second paragraph of manuscript has now been combined
Query 11 Chonpathompikunlert et al 2010 should be checked again Is paper
published in 2010 or 2009 as two references are given in reference section
Answer 11 Chonpathompikunlert et al 2010 has been published in 2010
Query 12 Why authors written these sentence eg ldquoBeing the sole reason for many
of the attacks in the ancient ages still considered instrumental in the
economies of many nations across the globe (Srinivasan 2005)rdquo and
ldquoDuring the era of industrialization and globalization these commodities
were traded in the western countries that led to wide bloom in their
productionrdquo as they must be deleted I would suggest authors to look into
introduction again and reduce its length to 34th Moreover the sentences
should be linked with each in the same paragraphs
Answer 12 The Correction has been and these sentences were deleted from the text
Query 13 Page 3 Line 1 Human subject should be replaced with human subjects
Answer 13 It has been done according to suggestions
Query 14 The last two paragraphs can also be merged up into one
Answer 14 Both paragraphs has been combined
Query 15 Functional uses can be replaced with applications
Answer 15 Changes has been incorporated according to comment
Query 16 The first paragraph should be re-written again Last sentence can be
deleted The authors should delete the reference ldquoDM 2009rdquo
Answer 16 Changes have been made in first paragraph Reference has also been
deleted
Query 17 The authors should be specific is use of unit systems as molminus1 is not right
as it should be molminus1 Please check the manuscript again
Answer 17 Unit has been written properly All manuscript has now been carefully
written
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Query 18 ldquoPiperine and its allied components like piperidine and chavicine are
responsible for pungent properties of black pepper (Badmaev et al 2000
Bhattacharjee and Sengupta 2009)rdquo should be adjusted at the end of first
paragraph of heading ldquopiperinerdquo
Answer 18 Correction has been made accordingly
Query 19 Page 6 Line 17 ldquoBlack pepper essential oil contributes towards the aroma
oleoresin contributes towards the overall taste and the alkaloid piperine
imparts pungency (Zachariah et al 2010)rdquo should be adjusted in the first
paragraph of the main heading
Answer 19 All has been incorporated according to reviewerrsquos suggestion
Query 20 The section of essential oil amp phenolics should be re-written
Answer 20 This portion has now been re-written again
Query 21 The introduction of each aspectsub-heading should be deleted It will
reduce the length of the article considerably The same point is valid for
some other parts of the manuscript too eg Page 7 (Line 13-19) Page 10
(Line 4-10) Page 14 Line 7-21) Page 18 (Line 28-30) etc The text should
be reduced in all these cases
Answer 21 All sub headings has been deleted from the text
Query 22 Humanity should be replaced with mankind as humanity is property not
noun
Answer 22 Humanity has now been replaced with mankind
Query 23 ldquousing different assays ie thiobarbituric acid value (TBA) DPPH radical
scavenging and total antioxidant activity (FTC method)rdquo can be deleted
Answer 23 It has been done according to reviewerrsquos comments
Query 24 ldquoIn addition the inhibitory action as observed through FTC method
strengthened the claims for strong antioxidant activities of essential oil
and oleoresinsrdquo can also be deleted
Answer 24 It has been done according to reviewerrsquos comments
Query 25 Page 8 Line 18 Paragraph needs re-phrasing to make it lucid
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Answer 25 Paragraph has been re-phrased
Query 26 ldquoSpices and herbs are traditional remedies to cure some maladies and
diseased conditions in South Asian territoriesrdquo is duplication thus should
be removed
Answer 26 All duplicate sentences have been removed from the text
Query 27 Re-arrange the section ldquoAnti-inflammatory Potentialrdquo to make it lucid and
introductory details should be avoided eg ldquoThey postulated that
inhibition of interlukon (IL6) matrix metalloproteinase (MMPs)
prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) and activator protein 1rdquo need further clarity
Answer 27 The paragraph has been re-arranged and cleared completely
Query 28 C Antimicrobial Potential of Black Pepper Reference support is limited
Answer 28 More references has now been added in this portion
Query 29 Gastrointestinal health and nutrient absorption needs revision in first and
last paragraph to clear the evidences presented
Answer 29 The literature regarding gastrointestinal health and nutrient absorption
has been revised properly
Query 30 Page 13 Line 5-21 Can data be presented in Tabular form
Answer 30 The details are mentioned in the text Therefore its tabular presentation
would be only duplication of findings not else
Query 31 ldquoSeveral research interventions resulted in finalizing the assumption that
the depressed state is result of many factors that act into play of which
patho-physiological changes of depression includes the increased
glucocorticoid secretion followed by decreased level of brain derived
neurotrophic factor in the hippocampusrdquo can be deleted
Answer 31 The section has been deletec
Query 32 ldquoThe combination of all these parameters can lead to the state where
reduction of hippocampal volume occurs thus resulting in depression and
allied discrepanciesrdquo can also be deleted
Answer 32 The section has been deletec
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Query 33 ldquoChronic stress procedure (CSP) induction in rats is suitable model used
worldwide to assess the potential of dietary components and drugs
against depressionrdquo can also be deleted
Answer 33 The section has been deletec
Query 34 ldquoThe efficacy of drugs is limited as they are effective in the initial stages
but unable to stop the cascade of events going on the central nervous
systemrdquo can not be claimed as most of ailments are treated with the
pharmaceuticals
Answer 34 The section has been deleted and suggestion has been incorporated
Query 35 Last paragraph at Page 15 should be re-written
Answer 35 The last paragraph has been skipped as it was carrying information
supported by only one or two references
Query 36 First paragraph at ldquoBlack pepper against cancerrdquo should be revised
Answer 36 The paragraph is revised and its now writes as ldquoAccording to an estimate
the prevalence of cancer can be reduced (30 to 40) with the dietary habits
(Anto et al 2002 Zhou et al 2003) Some population-based studies also
indicated that consumption of foods rich in bioactive molecules can
decrease the risk of various ailments especially cancer In this regard
consumption of spices is positively correlated with reduced risks of cancer
incidence in Asian and Mediterranean regions (Mohandes et al 1999)
Even the higher risk of malignancies in developing economies can be
linked with the reduced intake of spices (Fleischauer et al 2000 Sloan
2005 Selvendiran et al 2005)rdquo
Query 37 The citations like ldquoZhou et al (2003)rdquo Vellaichamy et al (2009) and
Krishnakumar et al (2009) needs little elaboration regarding their findings
and mechanisms of action Its looks only addition of references as their
results is not properly elaborated
Answer 37 The results of researchers suggested above are mentioned in the text
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Query 38 The section ldquoOther Health Benefitsrdquo needs some greater considerations as
authors just piled up information and literature rather made conclusive
discussion The section can be completely omitted However if authors
want to retain the text than a Tablefigure can be more useful
Answer 38 The section is reviewed again and duplications and unnecessary details
are now skipped from the text
Query 39 Paragraph starting from Vanilloid receptor (TRPV1) should be completely
omitted ass its just contains three studies and no clear links are discussed
with special reference to nutrition point of view
Answer 39 The complete paragraph has been deleted
Query 40 In my view ldquoSome other studies are also available regarding health
promoting potentials of black pepper However many of them are limited
in their applications owing to lack of animal studiesrdquo should be added at
the end of heading ldquoOther health benefitsrdquo
Answer 40 The answer is same as to mentioned in Suggestion 35
Query 41 Authors should check references section again for style and etc Some
references needs to be cited in the text and vice versa
Answer 41 The references style has been checked again and mistakes observed are
corrected
I would like accept that mistakes removed from the article considerably and indeed I am looking forward for better write-up and presentation skills in the future Lastly I would like to request to kindly accept the manuscript as it has been considerably improved Corresponding authors M Tauseef Sultan Assistant Professor Bahauddin Zakariya University Multan Email tauseefsultanhotmailcom
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Naseri M K and Yahyavi H (2008) Antispasmodic effect of Piper Nigrum fruit hot 16
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Nisha P Singhal R S and Pandit A B (2009) The degradation kinetics of flavor in 18
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Okumura Y Narukawa M Iwasaki Y Ishikawa A Matsuda H Yoshikawa M 20
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Ononiwu I M Ibeneme C E and Ebong O O (2002) Effects of piperine on gastric 24
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Pharmacokinetic Interaction of Single Dose of Piperine with Steady-state 2
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Prakash U N and Srinivasan K (2010) Gastrointestinal protective effect of dietary 14
spices during ethanol-induced oxidant stress in experimental rats Appl Physiol 15
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Ramasamy S V Namasivayam N (2006) Efficacy of piperine an alkaloidal 17
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Rauscher F M Sanders R A and Watkins J B (2007) Effects of piperine on 21
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Dietary sources of aldose reductase inhibitors prospects for alleviating diabetic 5
complications Asia Pac J Clin Nutr 17 558-565 6
Saraswat M Reddy P Y Muthenna P and Reddy G B (2009) Prevention of non-7
enzymic glycation of proteins by dietary agents prospects for alleviating diabetic 8
complications Br J Nutr 101 1714-1721 9
Saxena R Venkaiah K Anitha P Venu L and Raghunath M (2007) Antioxidant 10
activity of commonly consumed plant foods of India contribution of their 11
phenolic content Int J Food Sci Nutr 58 250-260 12
Schecter A Birnbaum L Ryan J J and Constable J D (2006) Dioxins an overview 13
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Vindas P Poveda l Philgene B J R and Arnason J T (2002) Insecticidal 16
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Agric Forest Entamol 4 137-144 18
Seifried H E Anderson D E Fisher E I and Milner J A (2007) A review of the 19
interaction among dietary antioxidants and reactive oxygen species J Nut 20
Biochem 18 567-579 21
Selvendiran K and Sakthisekaran D (2004) Chemopreventive effect of piperine on 22
modulating lipid peroxidation and membrane bound enzymes in benzo(a)pyrene 23
induced lung carcinogenesis Biomed Pharmacother 58 264-267 24
Selvendiran K Mumtaz Banu S Sakthisekaran D (2004) Protective effect of piperine 25
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carcinogenesis in Swiss albino mice Pulm Pharmacol Ther 19 107ndash111 30
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Cytoprotective effect of piperine against benzo[a]pyrene induced lung cancer 2
with reference to lipid peroxidation and antioxidant system in swiss albino mice 3
Fitoterapia 74 109-115 4
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phase-i and glutathione-metabolizing enzymes in benzoapyrene induced lung 7
carcinogenesis in swiss albino mice Mol Cell Biochem 271 101-116 8
Shaikh J Bhosale R and Singhal R (2006) Microencapsulation of black pepper 9
oleoresin Food Chem 94 105-110 10
Shankaracharya N B Rao L J Naik J P and Nagalakshmi S (1997) 11
Characterisation of chemical constituents of indian long pepper Piper Longum L 12
J Food Sci Technol Mysore 34 73-75 13
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antibacterial potentials of essential oils and extracts isolated from various spice 15
materials J Food Safety 25 130ndash145 16
Singletary K (2010) Black Pepper Overview of health benefits Food Sci 45 43-47 17
Sloan A E (2005) Top 10 global food trends Food Technol 59 20ndash32 18
Snyman T Stewart M J and Steenkamp V (2001) A fatal case of pepper poisoning 19
Forensic Sci Int 124 43-46 20
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Srinivasan K (2005a) Role of Spices beyond food flavouring nutraceuticals with 27
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Srinivasan K (2007) Black pepper and its pungent principle-piperine a review of 1
diverse physiological effects Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr 47 735-748 2
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health effects Ind Food Indus 27 36-47 4
Srinivasan K Sambaiah K and Chandrasekhara N (2004) Spices as beneficial 5
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Stohr J R Xiao P G and Bauer R (2001) Constituents of Chinese Piper species and 7
their inhibitory activity on prostaglandin and leukotriene biosynthesis in vitro J 8
Ethnopharmacol 75 133-139 9
Su L Yin J J Charles D Zhou K Moore J and Yu L (2007) Total phenolic 10
contents chelating capacities and radical-scavenging properties of black 11
peppercorn nutmeg rosehip cinnamon and oregano leaf Food Chem 100 990-12
997 13
Suresh D and Srinivasan K (2007) Studies on the in vitro absorption of spice 14
principles--curcumin capsaicin and piperine in rat intestines Food Chem Toxicol 15
45 1437-1442 16
Suresh D and Srinivasan K (2010) Tissue distribution amp elimination of capsaicin 17
piperine amp curcumin following oral intake in rats Ind J Med Res 131 682-691 18
Suresh D Srinivasan K (2006) Influence of curcumin capsaicin and piperine on the 19
rat liver drug-metabolizing enzyme system in vivo and in vitro Can J Physiol 20
Pharmacol 84 1259-1265 21
Szallasi A (2005) Piperine Researchers Discover New Flavor in an Ancient Spice 22
Trends Pharmacol Sci 26 437-439 23
Tachakittirungrod S Okonogi S and Chowwanapoonpoh S (2007) Study on 24
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Taqvi S I Shah A J and Gilani A H (2008) Blood pressure lowering and 27
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Thanuja T V Hedge R V Sreenivasa M N (2002) Induction of rooting and root 29
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mycorrhizae Sci Hort 92 339-346 31
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Chemopreventive efficacy of selenium against N-nitrosodiethylamine-induced 2
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Chemopreventive potential of piperine in 712-dimethylbenz[a]anthracene 11
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11ndash18 13
Venkatasamy R Faas L Young A R Raman A and Hider R C (2004) Effects of 14
piperine analogues on stimulation of melanocytes proliferation and melanocyte 15
differentiation Bioorganic Med Chem 12 1905ndash1920 16
Vijayakumar R S and Nalini N (2006) Efficacy of piperine an alkaloidal constituent 17
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antithyroid drug induced hyperlipidemic rats Cell Biochem Function 24 491ndash498 19
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Piper Nigrum L and its oleoresins A reversed phase high performance liquid 5
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Table-1 Botanical Classification of black pepper Groups Name
Kingdom Plantae
Subkingdom Tracheobionta
Superdivision Spermatophyta
Division Magnoliophyta
Class Magnoliopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Family Piperales
Order Piperaceae
Genus Piper L
Specie Piper nigrum L Source USDA NRCS 2010 The PLANTS Database (httpplants usdagov 9 May 2010)
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Table 2 Rich phytochemistry of the black pepper Sr No Researcher Chemical Components Percentage
1 Lee et al (2004) Singletary (2010)
Essential oil Piperine Chavicine Piperidine Fatty oils Resin Starch
1-25 5-9 1 8 6-8 0-5 22-42
2 Ravindran and Johny (2001)
Essential oil Piperine Starch Oleoresin
04 to 70 20 to 74 15-45 35-12
3 Murthy and Bhattacharya (2008)
Essential oil (limonene β-caryophyllene sabinene and β-pinene)
4 Singh et al (2005) Acetone extract Piperine Piperolein Piper amide Guineensine
335 137 34 323
5 Utpala et al (2008) Phenol contents 03 to 08 mgg
6 Orav et al (2004) Musenga et al (2007)
Essential oil
β-caryophyllene Limonene β-pinene ∆-3-carene Sabinene α-pinene Eugenol Terpinen-4-ol Hedycaryol β-eudesmol Caryophyllene oxide α-phellandrene
14-704 29-384 07-256 17-190 0-122 03-104 01-410 0-132 0-91 0-97 01-72 NA
7 Jirovetz et al (2002) Elemol Germacrene-D Limonene Β-pinene α-pinene β-ocimine β-pinene α-phellandrene αhumulene ∆-carene Βphellandrene T-muurolol
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Table 3 Functional amp Nutraceuticals Effect of Bioactive Compounds of Black Pepper
Bioactive compounds
Functional amp Nutraceuticals Role Researchers
Piperine
1 Bio-absorption of vitamins and trace elements 2 Effective against acute inflammatory process 3 Antimicrobial properties 4 Improved functionality of gastrointestinal tract 5 Decreased body weight and visceral fat accumulation 6 Improved bioavailability of curcumin and catechins 7 Enhanced bioavailability of many drugs 8 Piperine ameliorate the chronic mild stress 9 Reduce risk of cancer 10 reducing the extent of toxicity of certain components
Kumoro et al 2009 Capasso et al 2002 Bang et al 2009 Sangwan et al 2008 Badmaev et al 2000 Okumura et al 2010 Singletary 2010 Pattanaik et al 2009 Li et al 2007 Vellaichamy et al 2009 Han et al 2008
Essential oil
1 Contributes aroma 2 Control worm infestations
Zachariah et al 2010 Dorman and Deans 2000
Phenolics 1 Reduce oxidation process 2 Ameliorating oxidative stress
Renjie et al 2010 Saxena et al 2007
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Journal Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition Manuscript ID BFSN-2011-0286 Manuscript Title BLACK PEPPER AND HEALTH CLAIMS A COMPREHENSIVE
TREATISE
Dear Editor I have seen the reviewerrsquos comments eagerly and made the following changes in the article as per desired Query 1 The some text in the article should be written again as language should be
simple and lucid for the readers and researchers The use of same
sentencesconcepts aspects at multiple places should be avoided
Answer 1 Corrections have been made Now appropriate words are used for
specific purpose
Query 2 Health benefits should be checked again and each aspect should be
discussed only at one place I would suggest the authors to add up one or
two table regarding the health promoting potential of the black pepper
Answer 2 Every aspect related to health endorsing effects of black pepper has been
discussed separately only at one place Table regarding health benefits of
black pepper has now been added in the manuscript
Query 3 Finally yet importantly grammatical errors should be removed
Answer 3 All grammatical errors have been eliminated from the text
Query 4 The first line of the abstract should be as ldquoFor millennia spices have been
an integral part of human diets and commerce Recently the widespread
recognition of diet-health linkages bolsters the dietary importance of
spices and herbsrdquo
Answer 4 It has been changed according to reviewerrsquos comments
Query 5 The words selection should be appropriate especially in the abstract
section eg ldquoholdrdquo is used twice that should be avoided
Answer 5 Proper and suitable words has been incorporated in text especially
abstract portion and duplication has been removed
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Query 6 Page 1 Line 24 The sentence use should ldquoBlack pepper (Piper nigrum L)
is an important healthy food owing to its antioxidant amp antimicrobial
potential and gastro-protective modulesrdquo
Answer 6 Now sentence is according to reviewerrsquos suggestions
Query 7 From abstract ldquoMore recently cell-culture studies and animal modeling
predicted the role of black pepper against number of maladiesrdquo can be
omitted as its duplication of same concepts mentioned earlier
Answer 7 We all authors have discussed and suggested that this sentence has
different meanings and not considered as duplication
Query 8 Page 1 Line 37 Component should be replaced with components in the
abstract Accordingly the complete sentence should be re-written
Answer 8 The word ldquocomponentsrdquo has remained same as it means different
components of piper nigrum
Query 9 Meta-analysis represents single expression or experiment so it should be
changed to meta-analyses
Answer 9 Changes has been incorporated according to reviewerrsquos comments
Query 10 First and second paragraph can be combined into one I think following
could be one possibility ldquoIn the recent era efforts have been directed to
establish scientific rationale for health improving potential of functional
and nutraceuticals foods Amongst prevention of cardiovascular
disorders (CVD) cancer insurgence diabetes mellitus Alzheimerrsquos
disease and variety of inflammatory ailments through dietary modules is
of prime consideration Moreover emerging findings in the nutrigenomics
and proteomics further reflected their importance in a deeper sense
(Chonpathompikunlert et al 2010) The list of healthy foods marketed
with distinct health claims is long enough However spices and their
bioactive components are more promising candidates for their inclusion in
diet-based regimens to improve human health (Geoffrey 2006 Butt et al
2009) Their different parts including dried seed bark fruit root and
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flower are in use as food adjuncts that impart flavor aroma and color to
foods (Srinivasan 2008 Singletary 2010)rdquo
Answer 10 First and second paragraph of manuscript has now been combined
Query 11 Chonpathompikunlert et al 2010 should be checked again Is paper
published in 2010 or 2009 as two references are given in reference section
Answer 11 Chonpathompikunlert et al 2010 has been published in 2010
Query 12 Why authors written these sentence eg ldquoBeing the sole reason for many
of the attacks in the ancient ages still considered instrumental in the
economies of many nations across the globe (Srinivasan 2005)rdquo and
ldquoDuring the era of industrialization and globalization these commodities
were traded in the western countries that led to wide bloom in their
productionrdquo as they must be deleted I would suggest authors to look into
introduction again and reduce its length to 34th Moreover the sentences
should be linked with each in the same paragraphs
Answer 12 The Correction has been and these sentences were deleted from the text
Query 13 Page 3 Line 1 Human subject should be replaced with human subjects
Answer 13 It has been done according to suggestions
Query 14 The last two paragraphs can also be merged up into one
Answer 14 Both paragraphs has been combined
Query 15 Functional uses can be replaced with applications
Answer 15 Changes has been incorporated according to comment
Query 16 The first paragraph should be re-written again Last sentence can be
deleted The authors should delete the reference ldquoDM 2009rdquo
Answer 16 Changes have been made in first paragraph Reference has also been
deleted
Query 17 The authors should be specific is use of unit systems as molminus1 is not right
as it should be molminus1 Please check the manuscript again
Answer 17 Unit has been written properly All manuscript has now been carefully
written
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Query 18 ldquoPiperine and its allied components like piperidine and chavicine are
responsible for pungent properties of black pepper (Badmaev et al 2000
Bhattacharjee and Sengupta 2009)rdquo should be adjusted at the end of first
paragraph of heading ldquopiperinerdquo
Answer 18 Correction has been made accordingly
Query 19 Page 6 Line 17 ldquoBlack pepper essential oil contributes towards the aroma
oleoresin contributes towards the overall taste and the alkaloid piperine
imparts pungency (Zachariah et al 2010)rdquo should be adjusted in the first
paragraph of the main heading
Answer 19 All has been incorporated according to reviewerrsquos suggestion
Query 20 The section of essential oil amp phenolics should be re-written
Answer 20 This portion has now been re-written again
Query 21 The introduction of each aspectsub-heading should be deleted It will
reduce the length of the article considerably The same point is valid for
some other parts of the manuscript too eg Page 7 (Line 13-19) Page 10
(Line 4-10) Page 14 Line 7-21) Page 18 (Line 28-30) etc The text should
be reduced in all these cases
Answer 21 All sub headings has been deleted from the text
Query 22 Humanity should be replaced with mankind as humanity is property not
noun
Answer 22 Humanity has now been replaced with mankind
Query 23 ldquousing different assays ie thiobarbituric acid value (TBA) DPPH radical
scavenging and total antioxidant activity (FTC method)rdquo can be deleted
Answer 23 It has been done according to reviewerrsquos comments
Query 24 ldquoIn addition the inhibitory action as observed through FTC method
strengthened the claims for strong antioxidant activities of essential oil
and oleoresinsrdquo can also be deleted
Answer 24 It has been done according to reviewerrsquos comments
Query 25 Page 8 Line 18 Paragraph needs re-phrasing to make it lucid
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Answer 25 Paragraph has been re-phrased
Query 26 ldquoSpices and herbs are traditional remedies to cure some maladies and
diseased conditions in South Asian territoriesrdquo is duplication thus should
be removed
Answer 26 All duplicate sentences have been removed from the text
Query 27 Re-arrange the section ldquoAnti-inflammatory Potentialrdquo to make it lucid and
introductory details should be avoided eg ldquoThey postulated that
inhibition of interlukon (IL6) matrix metalloproteinase (MMPs)
prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) and activator protein 1rdquo need further clarity
Answer 27 The paragraph has been re-arranged and cleared completely
Query 28 C Antimicrobial Potential of Black Pepper Reference support is limited
Answer 28 More references has now been added in this portion
Query 29 Gastrointestinal health and nutrient absorption needs revision in first and
last paragraph to clear the evidences presented
Answer 29 The literature regarding gastrointestinal health and nutrient absorption
has been revised properly
Query 30 Page 13 Line 5-21 Can data be presented in Tabular form
Answer 30 The details are mentioned in the text Therefore its tabular presentation
would be only duplication of findings not else
Query 31 ldquoSeveral research interventions resulted in finalizing the assumption that
the depressed state is result of many factors that act into play of which
patho-physiological changes of depression includes the increased
glucocorticoid secretion followed by decreased level of brain derived
neurotrophic factor in the hippocampusrdquo can be deleted
Answer 31 The section has been deletec
Query 32 ldquoThe combination of all these parameters can lead to the state where
reduction of hippocampal volume occurs thus resulting in depression and
allied discrepanciesrdquo can also be deleted
Answer 32 The section has been deletec
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Query 33 ldquoChronic stress procedure (CSP) induction in rats is suitable model used
worldwide to assess the potential of dietary components and drugs
against depressionrdquo can also be deleted
Answer 33 The section has been deletec
Query 34 ldquoThe efficacy of drugs is limited as they are effective in the initial stages
but unable to stop the cascade of events going on the central nervous
systemrdquo can not be claimed as most of ailments are treated with the
pharmaceuticals
Answer 34 The section has been deleted and suggestion has been incorporated
Query 35 Last paragraph at Page 15 should be re-written
Answer 35 The last paragraph has been skipped as it was carrying information
supported by only one or two references
Query 36 First paragraph at ldquoBlack pepper against cancerrdquo should be revised
Answer 36 The paragraph is revised and its now writes as ldquoAccording to an estimate
the prevalence of cancer can be reduced (30 to 40) with the dietary habits
(Anto et al 2002 Zhou et al 2003) Some population-based studies also
indicated that consumption of foods rich in bioactive molecules can
decrease the risk of various ailments especially cancer In this regard
consumption of spices is positively correlated with reduced risks of cancer
incidence in Asian and Mediterranean regions (Mohandes et al 1999)
Even the higher risk of malignancies in developing economies can be
linked with the reduced intake of spices (Fleischauer et al 2000 Sloan
2005 Selvendiran et al 2005)rdquo
Query 37 The citations like ldquoZhou et al (2003)rdquo Vellaichamy et al (2009) and
Krishnakumar et al (2009) needs little elaboration regarding their findings
and mechanisms of action Its looks only addition of references as their
results is not properly elaborated
Answer 37 The results of researchers suggested above are mentioned in the text
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Query 38 The section ldquoOther Health Benefitsrdquo needs some greater considerations as
authors just piled up information and literature rather made conclusive
discussion The section can be completely omitted However if authors
want to retain the text than a Tablefigure can be more useful
Answer 38 The section is reviewed again and duplications and unnecessary details
are now skipped from the text
Query 39 Paragraph starting from Vanilloid receptor (TRPV1) should be completely
omitted ass its just contains three studies and no clear links are discussed
with special reference to nutrition point of view
Answer 39 The complete paragraph has been deleted
Query 40 In my view ldquoSome other studies are also available regarding health
promoting potentials of black pepper However many of them are limited
in their applications owing to lack of animal studiesrdquo should be added at
the end of heading ldquoOther health benefitsrdquo
Answer 40 The answer is same as to mentioned in Suggestion 35
Query 41 Authors should check references section again for style and etc Some
references needs to be cited in the text and vice versa
Answer 41 The references style has been checked again and mistakes observed are
corrected
I would like accept that mistakes removed from the article considerably and indeed I am looking forward for better write-up and presentation skills in the future Lastly I would like to request to kindly accept the manuscript as it has been considerably improved Corresponding authors M Tauseef Sultan Assistant Professor Bahauddin Zakariya University Multan Email tauseefsultanhotmailcom
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Pharmacokinetic Interaction of Single Dose of Piperine with Steady-state 2
Carbamazepine in Epilepsy Patients Phytother Res 23 1281ndash1286 3
Pattanaik S Hota D Prabhakar S Kharbanda P and Pandhi P (2006) Effect of 4
piperine on the steady-state pharmacokinetics of phenytoin in patients with 5
epilepsy Phytother Res 20 683-686 6
Platel K Rao A Saraswathi G and Srinivasan K (2003) Digestive stimulant action 7
of three indian spices mixes in experimental rats Nahrung 46 394-398 8
Politeo O Jukic M and Milos M (2006) Chemical composition and antioxidant 9
activity of essential oils of twelve spice plants Croat Chem Acta 79 545-552 10
Polovka M and Suhaj M (2010) The effect of irradiation and heat treatment on 11
composition and antioxidant properties of culinary herbs and spices A Review 12
Food Rev Int 26 138-161 13
Prakash U N and Srinivasan K (2010) Gastrointestinal protective effect of dietary 14
spices during ethanol-induced oxidant stress in experimental rats Appl Physiol 15
Nutr Metab 35 134-141 16
Ramasamy S V Namasivayam N (2006) Efficacy of piperine an alkaloidal 17
constituent from Piper Nigrum on erythrocyte antioxidant status in high fat diet 18
and antithyroid drug induced hyperlipidemic rats Cell Biochem Func 24 491-19
498 20
Rauscher F M Sanders R A and Watkins J B (2007) Effects of piperine on 21
antioxidant pathways in tissues from normal and streptozotocin-induced 22
diabetic rats J Biochem Mol Toxicol 14 329-334 23
Reen R K Wiebel F J Singh J (1997) Piperine inhibits aflatoxin B1-induced 24
cytotoxicity and genotoxicity in V79 Chinese hamster cells genetically engineered 25
to express rat cytochrome P4502B1 J Ethnopharmacol 58 165-173 26
Renjie L Shidi S and Yongjun M (2010) Analysis of volatile oil composition of the 27
peppers from different production areas Med Chem Res 19 157-165 28
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Crystal-Induced Inflammation-An Experimental Model of Gouty Arthritis 30
Inflammation [In Press] 31
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Sangwan P L Koul J L Koul S Reddy M V Thota N Khan I A Kumar A 1
Kalia N P and Qazi G N (2008) Piperine analogs as potent Staphylococcus 2
aureus NorA efflux pump inhibitors Bioorg Med Chem 16 9847-9857 3
Saraswat M Muthenna P Suryanarayana P Petrash J M and Reddy G B (2008) 4
Dietary sources of aldose reductase inhibitors prospects for alleviating diabetic 5
complications Asia Pac J Clin Nutr 17 558-565 6
Saraswat M Reddy P Y Muthenna P and Reddy G B (2009) Prevention of non-7
enzymic glycation of proteins by dietary agents prospects for alleviating diabetic 8
complications Br J Nutr 101 1714-1721 9
Saxena R Venkaiah K Anitha P Venu L and Raghunath M (2007) Antioxidant 10
activity of commonly consumed plant foods of India contribution of their 11
phenolic content Int J Food Sci Nutr 58 250-260 12
Schecter A Birnbaum L Ryan J J and Constable J D (2006) Dioxins an overview 13
Environ Res 101 419-428 14
Scott I M Puniani E Durst T Phelps D Merali S Assabgui R A Sanchez-15
Vindas P Poveda l Philgene B J R and Arnason J T (2002) Insecticidal 16
activity of piper tuberculatum extract synergistic interaction of piperamides 17
Agric Forest Entamol 4 137-144 18
Seifried H E Anderson D E Fisher E I and Milner J A (2007) A review of the 19
interaction among dietary antioxidants and reactive oxygen species J Nut 20
Biochem 18 567-579 21
Selvendiran K and Sakthisekaran D (2004) Chemopreventive effect of piperine on 22
modulating lipid peroxidation and membrane bound enzymes in benzo(a)pyrene 23
induced lung carcinogenesis Biomed Pharmacother 58 264-267 24
Selvendiran K Mumtaz Banu S Sakthisekaran D (2004) Protective effect of piperine 25
on benzo [a] pyrene-induced lung carcinogenesis in Swiss albino mice Clin 26
Chim Acta 350 73ndash78 27
Selvendiran K Singh J P and Sakthisekaran D (2006) In vivo effect of piperine on 28
serum and tissue glycoprotein levels in benzo [a] pyrene induced lung 29
carcinogenesis in Swiss albino mice Pulm Pharmacol Ther 19 107ndash111 30
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Selvendiran K Singh J P Krishnan K B and Sakthisekaran D (2003) 1
Cytoprotective effect of piperine against benzo[a]pyrene induced lung cancer 2
with reference to lipid peroxidation and antioxidant system in swiss albino mice 3
Fitoterapia 74 109-115 4
Selvendiran K Thirunavukkarasu C Singh J P Padmavathi R and Sakthisekaran 5
D (2005) Chemopreventive effect of piperine on mitochondrial TCA cycle and 6
phase-i and glutathione-metabolizing enzymes in benzoapyrene induced lung 7
carcinogenesis in swiss albino mice Mol Cell Biochem 271 101-116 8
Shaikh J Bhosale R and Singhal R (2006) Microencapsulation of black pepper 9
oleoresin Food Chem 94 105-110 10
Shankaracharya N B Rao L J Naik J P and Nagalakshmi S (1997) 11
Characterisation of chemical constituents of indian long pepper Piper Longum L 12
J Food Sci Technol Mysore 34 73-75 13
Singh G Marimuthu P Murali H S Bawa A S (2005) Antioxidative and 14
antibacterial potentials of essential oils and extracts isolated from various spice 15
materials J Food Safety 25 130ndash145 16
Singletary K (2010) Black Pepper Overview of health benefits Food Sci 45 43-47 17
Sloan A E (2005) Top 10 global food trends Food Technol 59 20ndash32 18
Snyman T Stewart M J and Steenkamp V (2001) A fatal case of pepper poisoning 19
Forensic Sci Int 124 43-46 20
Soumyanath A Venkatasamy R Joshi M Faas L Adejuyigbe B Drake A Hider 21
R C and Young A R (2006) UV Irradiation affects melanocyte stimulatory 22
activity and protein binding of piperine Photochem Photobiol 82 1541-1548 23
Sowbhagya H B Sampathu S R Krishnamurthy N and Shankaranarayana M L 24
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estimation Ind Spices 27 21-23 26
Srinivasan K (2005a) Role of Spices beyond food flavouring nutraceuticals with 27
multiple health effects Food Rev Int 21 167-188 28
Srinivasan K (2005b) Spices as influencers of body metabolism an overview of three 29
decades of research Food Res Int 38 77-86 30
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diverse physiological effects Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr 47 735-748 2
Srinivasan K (2008) Reason to Season Spices as functional food adjuncts with multiple 3
health effects Ind Food Indus 27 36-47 4
Srinivasan K Sambaiah K and Chandrasekhara N (2004) Spices as beneficial 5
hypolipidemic food adjuncts A Review Food Rev Int 20 187-220 6
Stohr J R Xiao P G and Bauer R (2001) Constituents of Chinese Piper species and 7
their inhibitory activity on prostaglandin and leukotriene biosynthesis in vitro J 8
Ethnopharmacol 75 133-139 9
Su L Yin J J Charles D Zhou K Moore J and Yu L (2007) Total phenolic 10
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peppercorn nutmeg rosehip cinnamon and oregano leaf Food Chem 100 990-12
997 13
Suresh D and Srinivasan K (2007) Studies on the in vitro absorption of spice 14
principles--curcumin capsaicin and piperine in rat intestines Food Chem Toxicol 15
45 1437-1442 16
Suresh D and Srinivasan K (2010) Tissue distribution amp elimination of capsaicin 17
piperine amp curcumin following oral intake in rats Ind J Med Res 131 682-691 18
Suresh D Srinivasan K (2006) Influence of curcumin capsaicin and piperine on the 19
rat liver drug-metabolizing enzyme system in vivo and in vitro Can J Physiol 20
Pharmacol 84 1259-1265 21
Szallasi A (2005) Piperine Researchers Discover New Flavor in an Ancient Spice 22
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Taqvi S I Shah A J and Gilani A H (2008) Blood pressure lowering and 27
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Chemopreventive potential of piperine in 712-dimethylbenz[a]anthracene 11
induced skin carcinogenesis in Swiss albino mice Environ Toxicol Pharmacol 28 12
11ndash18 13
Venkatasamy R Faas L Young A R Raman A and Hider R C (2004) Effects of 14
piperine analogues on stimulation of melanocytes proliferation and melanocyte 15
differentiation Bioorganic Med Chem 12 1905ndash1920 16
Vijayakumar R S and Nalini N (2006) Efficacy of piperine an alkaloidal constituent 17
from Piper Nigrum on erythrocyte antioxidant status in high fat diet and 18
antithyroid drug induced hyperlipidemic rats Cell Biochem Function 24 491ndash498 19
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multiple human cytochromes P450 UDP-glucuronosyltransferase and 24
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Piper Nigrum L and its oleoresins A reversed phase high performance liquid 5
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flavonoids as potential neuroprotectants Biol Chem 383 503ndash519 10
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pp 21-40 Parthasarathy V A Chempakam B and Zachariah T J Eds CABI 12
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123 418-422 17
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herbs with cytochrome Drug Metab Rev 35 35ndash98 21
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Table-1 Botanical Classification of black pepper Groups Name
Kingdom Plantae
Subkingdom Tracheobionta
Superdivision Spermatophyta
Division Magnoliophyta
Class Magnoliopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Family Piperales
Order Piperaceae
Genus Piper L
Specie Piper nigrum L Source USDA NRCS 2010 The PLANTS Database (httpplants usdagov 9 May 2010)
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Table 2 Rich phytochemistry of the black pepper Sr No Researcher Chemical Components Percentage
1 Lee et al (2004) Singletary (2010)
Essential oil Piperine Chavicine Piperidine Fatty oils Resin Starch
1-25 5-9 1 8 6-8 0-5 22-42
2 Ravindran and Johny (2001)
Essential oil Piperine Starch Oleoresin
04 to 70 20 to 74 15-45 35-12
3 Murthy and Bhattacharya (2008)
Essential oil (limonene β-caryophyllene sabinene and β-pinene)
4 Singh et al (2005) Acetone extract Piperine Piperolein Piper amide Guineensine
335 137 34 323
5 Utpala et al (2008) Phenol contents 03 to 08 mgg
6 Orav et al (2004) Musenga et al (2007)
Essential oil
β-caryophyllene Limonene β-pinene ∆-3-carene Sabinene α-pinene Eugenol Terpinen-4-ol Hedycaryol β-eudesmol Caryophyllene oxide α-phellandrene
14-704 29-384 07-256 17-190 0-122 03-104 01-410 0-132 0-91 0-97 01-72 NA
7 Jirovetz et al (2002) Elemol Germacrene-D Limonene Β-pinene α-pinene β-ocimine β-pinene α-phellandrene αhumulene ∆-carene Βphellandrene T-muurolol
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Table 3 Functional amp Nutraceuticals Effect of Bioactive Compounds of Black Pepper
Bioactive compounds
Functional amp Nutraceuticals Role Researchers
Piperine
1 Bio-absorption of vitamins and trace elements 2 Effective against acute inflammatory process 3 Antimicrobial properties 4 Improved functionality of gastrointestinal tract 5 Decreased body weight and visceral fat accumulation 6 Improved bioavailability of curcumin and catechins 7 Enhanced bioavailability of many drugs 8 Piperine ameliorate the chronic mild stress 9 Reduce risk of cancer 10 reducing the extent of toxicity of certain components
Kumoro et al 2009 Capasso et al 2002 Bang et al 2009 Sangwan et al 2008 Badmaev et al 2000 Okumura et al 2010 Singletary 2010 Pattanaik et al 2009 Li et al 2007 Vellaichamy et al 2009 Han et al 2008
Essential oil
1 Contributes aroma 2 Control worm infestations
Zachariah et al 2010 Dorman and Deans 2000
Phenolics 1 Reduce oxidation process 2 Ameliorating oxidative stress
Renjie et al 2010 Saxena et al 2007
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Journal Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition Manuscript ID BFSN-2011-0286 Manuscript Title BLACK PEPPER AND HEALTH CLAIMS A COMPREHENSIVE
TREATISE
Dear Editor I have seen the reviewerrsquos comments eagerly and made the following changes in the article as per desired Query 1 The some text in the article should be written again as language should be
simple and lucid for the readers and researchers The use of same
sentencesconcepts aspects at multiple places should be avoided
Answer 1 Corrections have been made Now appropriate words are used for
specific purpose
Query 2 Health benefits should be checked again and each aspect should be
discussed only at one place I would suggest the authors to add up one or
two table regarding the health promoting potential of the black pepper
Answer 2 Every aspect related to health endorsing effects of black pepper has been
discussed separately only at one place Table regarding health benefits of
black pepper has now been added in the manuscript
Query 3 Finally yet importantly grammatical errors should be removed
Answer 3 All grammatical errors have been eliminated from the text
Query 4 The first line of the abstract should be as ldquoFor millennia spices have been
an integral part of human diets and commerce Recently the widespread
recognition of diet-health linkages bolsters the dietary importance of
spices and herbsrdquo
Answer 4 It has been changed according to reviewerrsquos comments
Query 5 The words selection should be appropriate especially in the abstract
section eg ldquoholdrdquo is used twice that should be avoided
Answer 5 Proper and suitable words has been incorporated in text especially
abstract portion and duplication has been removed
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Query 6 Page 1 Line 24 The sentence use should ldquoBlack pepper (Piper nigrum L)
is an important healthy food owing to its antioxidant amp antimicrobial
potential and gastro-protective modulesrdquo
Answer 6 Now sentence is according to reviewerrsquos suggestions
Query 7 From abstract ldquoMore recently cell-culture studies and animal modeling
predicted the role of black pepper against number of maladiesrdquo can be
omitted as its duplication of same concepts mentioned earlier
Answer 7 We all authors have discussed and suggested that this sentence has
different meanings and not considered as duplication
Query 8 Page 1 Line 37 Component should be replaced with components in the
abstract Accordingly the complete sentence should be re-written
Answer 8 The word ldquocomponentsrdquo has remained same as it means different
components of piper nigrum
Query 9 Meta-analysis represents single expression or experiment so it should be
changed to meta-analyses
Answer 9 Changes has been incorporated according to reviewerrsquos comments
Query 10 First and second paragraph can be combined into one I think following
could be one possibility ldquoIn the recent era efforts have been directed to
establish scientific rationale for health improving potential of functional
and nutraceuticals foods Amongst prevention of cardiovascular
disorders (CVD) cancer insurgence diabetes mellitus Alzheimerrsquos
disease and variety of inflammatory ailments through dietary modules is
of prime consideration Moreover emerging findings in the nutrigenomics
and proteomics further reflected their importance in a deeper sense
(Chonpathompikunlert et al 2010) The list of healthy foods marketed
with distinct health claims is long enough However spices and their
bioactive components are more promising candidates for their inclusion in
diet-based regimens to improve human health (Geoffrey 2006 Butt et al
2009) Their different parts including dried seed bark fruit root and
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flower are in use as food adjuncts that impart flavor aroma and color to
foods (Srinivasan 2008 Singletary 2010)rdquo
Answer 10 First and second paragraph of manuscript has now been combined
Query 11 Chonpathompikunlert et al 2010 should be checked again Is paper
published in 2010 or 2009 as two references are given in reference section
Answer 11 Chonpathompikunlert et al 2010 has been published in 2010
Query 12 Why authors written these sentence eg ldquoBeing the sole reason for many
of the attacks in the ancient ages still considered instrumental in the
economies of many nations across the globe (Srinivasan 2005)rdquo and
ldquoDuring the era of industrialization and globalization these commodities
were traded in the western countries that led to wide bloom in their
productionrdquo as they must be deleted I would suggest authors to look into
introduction again and reduce its length to 34th Moreover the sentences
should be linked with each in the same paragraphs
Answer 12 The Correction has been and these sentences were deleted from the text
Query 13 Page 3 Line 1 Human subject should be replaced with human subjects
Answer 13 It has been done according to suggestions
Query 14 The last two paragraphs can also be merged up into one
Answer 14 Both paragraphs has been combined
Query 15 Functional uses can be replaced with applications
Answer 15 Changes has been incorporated according to comment
Query 16 The first paragraph should be re-written again Last sentence can be
deleted The authors should delete the reference ldquoDM 2009rdquo
Answer 16 Changes have been made in first paragraph Reference has also been
deleted
Query 17 The authors should be specific is use of unit systems as molminus1 is not right
as it should be molminus1 Please check the manuscript again
Answer 17 Unit has been written properly All manuscript has now been carefully
written
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Query 18 ldquoPiperine and its allied components like piperidine and chavicine are
responsible for pungent properties of black pepper (Badmaev et al 2000
Bhattacharjee and Sengupta 2009)rdquo should be adjusted at the end of first
paragraph of heading ldquopiperinerdquo
Answer 18 Correction has been made accordingly
Query 19 Page 6 Line 17 ldquoBlack pepper essential oil contributes towards the aroma
oleoresin contributes towards the overall taste and the alkaloid piperine
imparts pungency (Zachariah et al 2010)rdquo should be adjusted in the first
paragraph of the main heading
Answer 19 All has been incorporated according to reviewerrsquos suggestion
Query 20 The section of essential oil amp phenolics should be re-written
Answer 20 This portion has now been re-written again
Query 21 The introduction of each aspectsub-heading should be deleted It will
reduce the length of the article considerably The same point is valid for
some other parts of the manuscript too eg Page 7 (Line 13-19) Page 10
(Line 4-10) Page 14 Line 7-21) Page 18 (Line 28-30) etc The text should
be reduced in all these cases
Answer 21 All sub headings has been deleted from the text
Query 22 Humanity should be replaced with mankind as humanity is property not
noun
Answer 22 Humanity has now been replaced with mankind
Query 23 ldquousing different assays ie thiobarbituric acid value (TBA) DPPH radical
scavenging and total antioxidant activity (FTC method)rdquo can be deleted
Answer 23 It has been done according to reviewerrsquos comments
Query 24 ldquoIn addition the inhibitory action as observed through FTC method
strengthened the claims for strong antioxidant activities of essential oil
and oleoresinsrdquo can also be deleted
Answer 24 It has been done according to reviewerrsquos comments
Query 25 Page 8 Line 18 Paragraph needs re-phrasing to make it lucid
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Answer 25 Paragraph has been re-phrased
Query 26 ldquoSpices and herbs are traditional remedies to cure some maladies and
diseased conditions in South Asian territoriesrdquo is duplication thus should
be removed
Answer 26 All duplicate sentences have been removed from the text
Query 27 Re-arrange the section ldquoAnti-inflammatory Potentialrdquo to make it lucid and
introductory details should be avoided eg ldquoThey postulated that
inhibition of interlukon (IL6) matrix metalloproteinase (MMPs)
prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) and activator protein 1rdquo need further clarity
Answer 27 The paragraph has been re-arranged and cleared completely
Query 28 C Antimicrobial Potential of Black Pepper Reference support is limited
Answer 28 More references has now been added in this portion
Query 29 Gastrointestinal health and nutrient absorption needs revision in first and
last paragraph to clear the evidences presented
Answer 29 The literature regarding gastrointestinal health and nutrient absorption
has been revised properly
Query 30 Page 13 Line 5-21 Can data be presented in Tabular form
Answer 30 The details are mentioned in the text Therefore its tabular presentation
would be only duplication of findings not else
Query 31 ldquoSeveral research interventions resulted in finalizing the assumption that
the depressed state is result of many factors that act into play of which
patho-physiological changes of depression includes the increased
glucocorticoid secretion followed by decreased level of brain derived
neurotrophic factor in the hippocampusrdquo can be deleted
Answer 31 The section has been deletec
Query 32 ldquoThe combination of all these parameters can lead to the state where
reduction of hippocampal volume occurs thus resulting in depression and
allied discrepanciesrdquo can also be deleted
Answer 32 The section has been deletec
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Query 33 ldquoChronic stress procedure (CSP) induction in rats is suitable model used
worldwide to assess the potential of dietary components and drugs
against depressionrdquo can also be deleted
Answer 33 The section has been deletec
Query 34 ldquoThe efficacy of drugs is limited as they are effective in the initial stages
but unable to stop the cascade of events going on the central nervous
systemrdquo can not be claimed as most of ailments are treated with the
pharmaceuticals
Answer 34 The section has been deleted and suggestion has been incorporated
Query 35 Last paragraph at Page 15 should be re-written
Answer 35 The last paragraph has been skipped as it was carrying information
supported by only one or two references
Query 36 First paragraph at ldquoBlack pepper against cancerrdquo should be revised
Answer 36 The paragraph is revised and its now writes as ldquoAccording to an estimate
the prevalence of cancer can be reduced (30 to 40) with the dietary habits
(Anto et al 2002 Zhou et al 2003) Some population-based studies also
indicated that consumption of foods rich in bioactive molecules can
decrease the risk of various ailments especially cancer In this regard
consumption of spices is positively correlated with reduced risks of cancer
incidence in Asian and Mediterranean regions (Mohandes et al 1999)
Even the higher risk of malignancies in developing economies can be
linked with the reduced intake of spices (Fleischauer et al 2000 Sloan
2005 Selvendiran et al 2005)rdquo
Query 37 The citations like ldquoZhou et al (2003)rdquo Vellaichamy et al (2009) and
Krishnakumar et al (2009) needs little elaboration regarding their findings
and mechanisms of action Its looks only addition of references as their
results is not properly elaborated
Answer 37 The results of researchers suggested above are mentioned in the text
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Query 38 The section ldquoOther Health Benefitsrdquo needs some greater considerations as
authors just piled up information and literature rather made conclusive
discussion The section can be completely omitted However if authors
want to retain the text than a Tablefigure can be more useful
Answer 38 The section is reviewed again and duplications and unnecessary details
are now skipped from the text
Query 39 Paragraph starting from Vanilloid receptor (TRPV1) should be completely
omitted ass its just contains three studies and no clear links are discussed
with special reference to nutrition point of view
Answer 39 The complete paragraph has been deleted
Query 40 In my view ldquoSome other studies are also available regarding health
promoting potentials of black pepper However many of them are limited
in their applications owing to lack of animal studiesrdquo should be added at
the end of heading ldquoOther health benefitsrdquo
Answer 40 The answer is same as to mentioned in Suggestion 35
Query 41 Authors should check references section again for style and etc Some
references needs to be cited in the text and vice versa
Answer 41 The references style has been checked again and mistakes observed are
corrected
I would like accept that mistakes removed from the article considerably and indeed I am looking forward for better write-up and presentation skills in the future Lastly I would like to request to kindly accept the manuscript as it has been considerably improved Corresponding authors M Tauseef Sultan Assistant Professor Bahauddin Zakariya University Multan Email tauseefsultanhotmailcom
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Sangwan P L Koul J L Koul S Reddy M V Thota N Khan I A Kumar A 1
Kalia N P and Qazi G N (2008) Piperine analogs as potent Staphylococcus 2
aureus NorA efflux pump inhibitors Bioorg Med Chem 16 9847-9857 3
Saraswat M Muthenna P Suryanarayana P Petrash J M and Reddy G B (2008) 4
Dietary sources of aldose reductase inhibitors prospects for alleviating diabetic 5
complications Asia Pac J Clin Nutr 17 558-565 6
Saraswat M Reddy P Y Muthenna P and Reddy G B (2009) Prevention of non-7
enzymic glycation of proteins by dietary agents prospects for alleviating diabetic 8
complications Br J Nutr 101 1714-1721 9
Saxena R Venkaiah K Anitha P Venu L and Raghunath M (2007) Antioxidant 10
activity of commonly consumed plant foods of India contribution of their 11
phenolic content Int J Food Sci Nutr 58 250-260 12
Schecter A Birnbaum L Ryan J J and Constable J D (2006) Dioxins an overview 13
Environ Res 101 419-428 14
Scott I M Puniani E Durst T Phelps D Merali S Assabgui R A Sanchez-15
Vindas P Poveda l Philgene B J R and Arnason J T (2002) Insecticidal 16
activity of piper tuberculatum extract synergistic interaction of piperamides 17
Agric Forest Entamol 4 137-144 18
Seifried H E Anderson D E Fisher E I and Milner J A (2007) A review of the 19
interaction among dietary antioxidants and reactive oxygen species J Nut 20
Biochem 18 567-579 21
Selvendiran K and Sakthisekaran D (2004) Chemopreventive effect of piperine on 22
modulating lipid peroxidation and membrane bound enzymes in benzo(a)pyrene 23
induced lung carcinogenesis Biomed Pharmacother 58 264-267 24
Selvendiran K Mumtaz Banu S Sakthisekaran D (2004) Protective effect of piperine 25
on benzo [a] pyrene-induced lung carcinogenesis in Swiss albino mice Clin 26
Chim Acta 350 73ndash78 27
Selvendiran K Singh J P and Sakthisekaran D (2006) In vivo effect of piperine on 28
serum and tissue glycoprotein levels in benzo [a] pyrene induced lung 29
carcinogenesis in Swiss albino mice Pulm Pharmacol Ther 19 107ndash111 30
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Selvendiran K Singh J P Krishnan K B and Sakthisekaran D (2003) 1
Cytoprotective effect of piperine against benzo[a]pyrene induced lung cancer 2
with reference to lipid peroxidation and antioxidant system in swiss albino mice 3
Fitoterapia 74 109-115 4
Selvendiran K Thirunavukkarasu C Singh J P Padmavathi R and Sakthisekaran 5
D (2005) Chemopreventive effect of piperine on mitochondrial TCA cycle and 6
phase-i and glutathione-metabolizing enzymes in benzoapyrene induced lung 7
carcinogenesis in swiss albino mice Mol Cell Biochem 271 101-116 8
Shaikh J Bhosale R and Singhal R (2006) Microencapsulation of black pepper 9
oleoresin Food Chem 94 105-110 10
Shankaracharya N B Rao L J Naik J P and Nagalakshmi S (1997) 11
Characterisation of chemical constituents of indian long pepper Piper Longum L 12
J Food Sci Technol Mysore 34 73-75 13
Singh G Marimuthu P Murali H S Bawa A S (2005) Antioxidative and 14
antibacterial potentials of essential oils and extracts isolated from various spice 15
materials J Food Safety 25 130ndash145 16
Singletary K (2010) Black Pepper Overview of health benefits Food Sci 45 43-47 17
Sloan A E (2005) Top 10 global food trends Food Technol 59 20ndash32 18
Snyman T Stewart M J and Steenkamp V (2001) A fatal case of pepper poisoning 19
Forensic Sci Int 124 43-46 20
Soumyanath A Venkatasamy R Joshi M Faas L Adejuyigbe B Drake A Hider 21
R C and Young A R (2006) UV Irradiation affects melanocyte stimulatory 22
activity and protein binding of piperine Photochem Photobiol 82 1541-1548 23
Sowbhagya H B Sampathu S R Krishnamurthy N and Shankaranarayana M L 24
(1990) Stability of piperine in different solvents and its spectrophotometric 25
estimation Ind Spices 27 21-23 26
Srinivasan K (2005a) Role of Spices beyond food flavouring nutraceuticals with 27
multiple health effects Food Rev Int 21 167-188 28
Srinivasan K (2005b) Spices as influencers of body metabolism an overview of three 29
decades of research Food Res Int 38 77-86 30
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Srinivasan K (2007) Black pepper and its pungent principle-piperine a review of 1
diverse physiological effects Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr 47 735-748 2
Srinivasan K (2008) Reason to Season Spices as functional food adjuncts with multiple 3
health effects Ind Food Indus 27 36-47 4
Srinivasan K Sambaiah K and Chandrasekhara N (2004) Spices as beneficial 5
hypolipidemic food adjuncts A Review Food Rev Int 20 187-220 6
Stohr J R Xiao P G and Bauer R (2001) Constituents of Chinese Piper species and 7
their inhibitory activity on prostaglandin and leukotriene biosynthesis in vitro J 8
Ethnopharmacol 75 133-139 9
Su L Yin J J Charles D Zhou K Moore J and Yu L (2007) Total phenolic 10
contents chelating capacities and radical-scavenging properties of black 11
peppercorn nutmeg rosehip cinnamon and oregano leaf Food Chem 100 990-12
997 13
Suresh D and Srinivasan K (2007) Studies on the in vitro absorption of spice 14
principles--curcumin capsaicin and piperine in rat intestines Food Chem Toxicol 15
45 1437-1442 16
Suresh D and Srinivasan K (2010) Tissue distribution amp elimination of capsaicin 17
piperine amp curcumin following oral intake in rats Ind J Med Res 131 682-691 18
Suresh D Srinivasan K (2006) Influence of curcumin capsaicin and piperine on the 19
rat liver drug-metabolizing enzyme system in vivo and in vitro Can J Physiol 20
Pharmacol 84 1259-1265 21
Szallasi A (2005) Piperine Researchers Discover New Flavor in an Ancient Spice 22
Trends Pharmacol Sci 26 437-439 23
Tachakittirungrod S Okonogi S and Chowwanapoonpoh S (2007) Study on 24
antioxidant activity of certain plants in thailand mechanism of antioxidant 25
action of guava leaf extract Food Chem 103 381-388 26
Taqvi S I Shah A J and Gilani A H (2008) Blood pressure lowering and 27
vasomodulator effects of piperine J Cardiovasc Pharmacol 52 452-458 28
Thanuja T V Hedge R V Sreenivasa M N (2002) Induction of rooting and root 29
growth in black pepper cuttings (Piper Nigrum L) with inoculation of arbuscular 30
mycorrhizae Sci Hort 92 339-346 31
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Thirunavukkarasu C Singh J P V Selvendiran K and Sakthisekaran D (2001) 1
Chemopreventive efficacy of selenium against N-nitrosodiethylamine-induced 2
hepatoma in albino rats Cell Biochem Funct 19 265-271 3
Tipsrisukond N Fernando L N and Clarke A D (1998) Antioxidant effects of 4
essential oil and oleoresin of black pepper from supercritical carbon dioxide 5
extractions in ground pork J Agric Food Chem 46 4329-4333 6
Utpala P Asish G R Zachariah T J Saji K V Johnson K G and Mathew P A 7
(2008b) Spatial influence on the important biochemical properties of Piper 8
Nigrum linn leaves Nat Prod Radiance 7 444-447 9
Vellaichamy L Balakrishnan S Panjamurthy K Manoharan S Alias L M (2009) 10
Chemopreventive potential of piperine in 712-dimethylbenz[a]anthracene 11
induced skin carcinogenesis in Swiss albino mice Environ Toxicol Pharmacol 28 12
11ndash18 13
Venkatasamy R Faas L Young A R Raman A and Hider R C (2004) Effects of 14
piperine analogues on stimulation of melanocytes proliferation and melanocyte 15
differentiation Bioorganic Med Chem 12 1905ndash1920 16
Vijayakumar R S and Nalini N (2006) Efficacy of piperine an alkaloidal constituent 17
from Piper Nigrum on erythrocyte antioxidant status in high fat diet and 18
antithyroid drug induced hyperlipidemic rats Cell Biochem Function 24 491ndash498 19
Vijayakumar R S Surya D and Nalini N (2004) Antioxidant efficacy of black 20
pepper (Piper Nigrum L ) and piperine in rats with high fat diet induced 21
oxidative stress Redox Rep 9 105-110 22
Volak L P Ghirmai S Cashman J R and Court M H (2008) Curcuminoids inhibit 23
multiple human cytochromes P450 UDP-glucuronosyltransferase and 24
sulfotransferase enzymes whereas piperine is a relatively selective CYP3A4 25
inhibitor Drug Metab Dispos 36 1594-1605 26
Wattanathorn J Chonpathompikunlert P Muchimapura S Priprem A and 27
Tankamnerdthai O (2008) Piperine the potential functional food for mood and 28
cognitive disorders Food Chem Toxicol 46 3106-3110 29
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Weerakkody N S Caffin N Turner M S and Dykes G A (2010) In vitro 1
antimicrobial activity of less-utilized spice and herb extracts against selected 2
food-borne bacteria Food Control 21 1408-1414 3
Wood A B Barrow M L and James D J (1988) Piperine determination in pepper 4
Piper Nigrum L and its oleoresins A reversed phase high performance liquid 5
chromatographic method J Flavour Frag 3 55-64 6
Yadav A S and Bhatnagar D (2007) Modulatory effect of spice extracts on iron-7
induced lipid peroxidation in rat liver Biofactors 29 147-157 8
Youdim K A Spencer J P Schroeter H and Rice-Evans C (2002) Dietary 9
flavonoids as potential neuroprotectants Biol Chem 383 503ndash519 10
Zachariah T J and Parthasarathy V A (2008) Black pepper In Chemistry of Spices 11
pp 21-40 Parthasarathy V A Chempakam B and Zachariah T J Eds CABI 12
UK 13
Zachariah T J Safeer A L Jayarajan K Leela N K Vipin T M Saji K V Shiva K 14
N Parthasarathy V A and Mammootty K P (2010) Correlation of 15
metabolites in the leaf and berries of selected black pepper varieties Sci Horti 16
123 418-422 17
Zarotsky V Sramek J J and Cutler N R (2003) Galantamine hydrobromide an 18
agent for Alzheimerrsquos disease Am J Health Syst Pharm 60 446ndash452 19
Zhou S Gao Y Jiang W Huang M Xu A and Paxton J W (2003) Interactions of 20
herbs with cytochrome Drug Metab Rev 35 35ndash98 21
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Table-1 Botanical Classification of black pepper Groups Name
Kingdom Plantae
Subkingdom Tracheobionta
Superdivision Spermatophyta
Division Magnoliophyta
Class Magnoliopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Family Piperales
Order Piperaceae
Genus Piper L
Specie Piper nigrum L Source USDA NRCS 2010 The PLANTS Database (httpplants usdagov 9 May 2010)
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Table 2 Rich phytochemistry of the black pepper Sr No Researcher Chemical Components Percentage
1 Lee et al (2004) Singletary (2010)
Essential oil Piperine Chavicine Piperidine Fatty oils Resin Starch
1-25 5-9 1 8 6-8 0-5 22-42
2 Ravindran and Johny (2001)
Essential oil Piperine Starch Oleoresin
04 to 70 20 to 74 15-45 35-12
3 Murthy and Bhattacharya (2008)
Essential oil (limonene β-caryophyllene sabinene and β-pinene)
4 Singh et al (2005) Acetone extract Piperine Piperolein Piper amide Guineensine
335 137 34 323
5 Utpala et al (2008) Phenol contents 03 to 08 mgg
6 Orav et al (2004) Musenga et al (2007)
Essential oil
β-caryophyllene Limonene β-pinene ∆-3-carene Sabinene α-pinene Eugenol Terpinen-4-ol Hedycaryol β-eudesmol Caryophyllene oxide α-phellandrene
14-704 29-384 07-256 17-190 0-122 03-104 01-410 0-132 0-91 0-97 01-72 NA
7 Jirovetz et al (2002) Elemol Germacrene-D Limonene Β-pinene α-pinene β-ocimine β-pinene α-phellandrene αhumulene ∆-carene Βphellandrene T-muurolol
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Table 3 Functional amp Nutraceuticals Effect of Bioactive Compounds of Black Pepper
Bioactive compounds
Functional amp Nutraceuticals Role Researchers
Piperine
1 Bio-absorption of vitamins and trace elements 2 Effective against acute inflammatory process 3 Antimicrobial properties 4 Improved functionality of gastrointestinal tract 5 Decreased body weight and visceral fat accumulation 6 Improved bioavailability of curcumin and catechins 7 Enhanced bioavailability of many drugs 8 Piperine ameliorate the chronic mild stress 9 Reduce risk of cancer 10 reducing the extent of toxicity of certain components
Kumoro et al 2009 Capasso et al 2002 Bang et al 2009 Sangwan et al 2008 Badmaev et al 2000 Okumura et al 2010 Singletary 2010 Pattanaik et al 2009 Li et al 2007 Vellaichamy et al 2009 Han et al 2008
Essential oil
1 Contributes aroma 2 Control worm infestations
Zachariah et al 2010 Dorman and Deans 2000
Phenolics 1 Reduce oxidation process 2 Ameliorating oxidative stress
Renjie et al 2010 Saxena et al 2007
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Journal Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition Manuscript ID BFSN-2011-0286 Manuscript Title BLACK PEPPER AND HEALTH CLAIMS A COMPREHENSIVE
TREATISE
Dear Editor I have seen the reviewerrsquos comments eagerly and made the following changes in the article as per desired Query 1 The some text in the article should be written again as language should be
simple and lucid for the readers and researchers The use of same
sentencesconcepts aspects at multiple places should be avoided
Answer 1 Corrections have been made Now appropriate words are used for
specific purpose
Query 2 Health benefits should be checked again and each aspect should be
discussed only at one place I would suggest the authors to add up one or
two table regarding the health promoting potential of the black pepper
Answer 2 Every aspect related to health endorsing effects of black pepper has been
discussed separately only at one place Table regarding health benefits of
black pepper has now been added in the manuscript
Query 3 Finally yet importantly grammatical errors should be removed
Answer 3 All grammatical errors have been eliminated from the text
Query 4 The first line of the abstract should be as ldquoFor millennia spices have been
an integral part of human diets and commerce Recently the widespread
recognition of diet-health linkages bolsters the dietary importance of
spices and herbsrdquo
Answer 4 It has been changed according to reviewerrsquos comments
Query 5 The words selection should be appropriate especially in the abstract
section eg ldquoholdrdquo is used twice that should be avoided
Answer 5 Proper and suitable words has been incorporated in text especially
abstract portion and duplication has been removed
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Query 6 Page 1 Line 24 The sentence use should ldquoBlack pepper (Piper nigrum L)
is an important healthy food owing to its antioxidant amp antimicrobial
potential and gastro-protective modulesrdquo
Answer 6 Now sentence is according to reviewerrsquos suggestions
Query 7 From abstract ldquoMore recently cell-culture studies and animal modeling
predicted the role of black pepper against number of maladiesrdquo can be
omitted as its duplication of same concepts mentioned earlier
Answer 7 We all authors have discussed and suggested that this sentence has
different meanings and not considered as duplication
Query 8 Page 1 Line 37 Component should be replaced with components in the
abstract Accordingly the complete sentence should be re-written
Answer 8 The word ldquocomponentsrdquo has remained same as it means different
components of piper nigrum
Query 9 Meta-analysis represents single expression or experiment so it should be
changed to meta-analyses
Answer 9 Changes has been incorporated according to reviewerrsquos comments
Query 10 First and second paragraph can be combined into one I think following
could be one possibility ldquoIn the recent era efforts have been directed to
establish scientific rationale for health improving potential of functional
and nutraceuticals foods Amongst prevention of cardiovascular
disorders (CVD) cancer insurgence diabetes mellitus Alzheimerrsquos
disease and variety of inflammatory ailments through dietary modules is
of prime consideration Moreover emerging findings in the nutrigenomics
and proteomics further reflected their importance in a deeper sense
(Chonpathompikunlert et al 2010) The list of healthy foods marketed
with distinct health claims is long enough However spices and their
bioactive components are more promising candidates for their inclusion in
diet-based regimens to improve human health (Geoffrey 2006 Butt et al
2009) Their different parts including dried seed bark fruit root and
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flower are in use as food adjuncts that impart flavor aroma and color to
foods (Srinivasan 2008 Singletary 2010)rdquo
Answer 10 First and second paragraph of manuscript has now been combined
Query 11 Chonpathompikunlert et al 2010 should be checked again Is paper
published in 2010 or 2009 as two references are given in reference section
Answer 11 Chonpathompikunlert et al 2010 has been published in 2010
Query 12 Why authors written these sentence eg ldquoBeing the sole reason for many
of the attacks in the ancient ages still considered instrumental in the
economies of many nations across the globe (Srinivasan 2005)rdquo and
ldquoDuring the era of industrialization and globalization these commodities
were traded in the western countries that led to wide bloom in their
productionrdquo as they must be deleted I would suggest authors to look into
introduction again and reduce its length to 34th Moreover the sentences
should be linked with each in the same paragraphs
Answer 12 The Correction has been and these sentences were deleted from the text
Query 13 Page 3 Line 1 Human subject should be replaced with human subjects
Answer 13 It has been done according to suggestions
Query 14 The last two paragraphs can also be merged up into one
Answer 14 Both paragraphs has been combined
Query 15 Functional uses can be replaced with applications
Answer 15 Changes has been incorporated according to comment
Query 16 The first paragraph should be re-written again Last sentence can be
deleted The authors should delete the reference ldquoDM 2009rdquo
Answer 16 Changes have been made in first paragraph Reference has also been
deleted
Query 17 The authors should be specific is use of unit systems as molminus1 is not right
as it should be molminus1 Please check the manuscript again
Answer 17 Unit has been written properly All manuscript has now been carefully
written
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Query 18 ldquoPiperine and its allied components like piperidine and chavicine are
responsible for pungent properties of black pepper (Badmaev et al 2000
Bhattacharjee and Sengupta 2009)rdquo should be adjusted at the end of first
paragraph of heading ldquopiperinerdquo
Answer 18 Correction has been made accordingly
Query 19 Page 6 Line 17 ldquoBlack pepper essential oil contributes towards the aroma
oleoresin contributes towards the overall taste and the alkaloid piperine
imparts pungency (Zachariah et al 2010)rdquo should be adjusted in the first
paragraph of the main heading
Answer 19 All has been incorporated according to reviewerrsquos suggestion
Query 20 The section of essential oil amp phenolics should be re-written
Answer 20 This portion has now been re-written again
Query 21 The introduction of each aspectsub-heading should be deleted It will
reduce the length of the article considerably The same point is valid for
some other parts of the manuscript too eg Page 7 (Line 13-19) Page 10
(Line 4-10) Page 14 Line 7-21) Page 18 (Line 28-30) etc The text should
be reduced in all these cases
Answer 21 All sub headings has been deleted from the text
Query 22 Humanity should be replaced with mankind as humanity is property not
noun
Answer 22 Humanity has now been replaced with mankind
Query 23 ldquousing different assays ie thiobarbituric acid value (TBA) DPPH radical
scavenging and total antioxidant activity (FTC method)rdquo can be deleted
Answer 23 It has been done according to reviewerrsquos comments
Query 24 ldquoIn addition the inhibitory action as observed through FTC method
strengthened the claims for strong antioxidant activities of essential oil
and oleoresinsrdquo can also be deleted
Answer 24 It has been done according to reviewerrsquos comments
Query 25 Page 8 Line 18 Paragraph needs re-phrasing to make it lucid
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Answer 25 Paragraph has been re-phrased
Query 26 ldquoSpices and herbs are traditional remedies to cure some maladies and
diseased conditions in South Asian territoriesrdquo is duplication thus should
be removed
Answer 26 All duplicate sentences have been removed from the text
Query 27 Re-arrange the section ldquoAnti-inflammatory Potentialrdquo to make it lucid and
introductory details should be avoided eg ldquoThey postulated that
inhibition of interlukon (IL6) matrix metalloproteinase (MMPs)
prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) and activator protein 1rdquo need further clarity
Answer 27 The paragraph has been re-arranged and cleared completely
Query 28 C Antimicrobial Potential of Black Pepper Reference support is limited
Answer 28 More references has now been added in this portion
Query 29 Gastrointestinal health and nutrient absorption needs revision in first and
last paragraph to clear the evidences presented
Answer 29 The literature regarding gastrointestinal health and nutrient absorption
has been revised properly
Query 30 Page 13 Line 5-21 Can data be presented in Tabular form
Answer 30 The details are mentioned in the text Therefore its tabular presentation
would be only duplication of findings not else
Query 31 ldquoSeveral research interventions resulted in finalizing the assumption that
the depressed state is result of many factors that act into play of which
patho-physiological changes of depression includes the increased
glucocorticoid secretion followed by decreased level of brain derived
neurotrophic factor in the hippocampusrdquo can be deleted
Answer 31 The section has been deletec
Query 32 ldquoThe combination of all these parameters can lead to the state where
reduction of hippocampal volume occurs thus resulting in depression and
allied discrepanciesrdquo can also be deleted
Answer 32 The section has been deletec
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Query 33 ldquoChronic stress procedure (CSP) induction in rats is suitable model used
worldwide to assess the potential of dietary components and drugs
against depressionrdquo can also be deleted
Answer 33 The section has been deletec
Query 34 ldquoThe efficacy of drugs is limited as they are effective in the initial stages
but unable to stop the cascade of events going on the central nervous
systemrdquo can not be claimed as most of ailments are treated with the
pharmaceuticals
Answer 34 The section has been deleted and suggestion has been incorporated
Query 35 Last paragraph at Page 15 should be re-written
Answer 35 The last paragraph has been skipped as it was carrying information
supported by only one or two references
Query 36 First paragraph at ldquoBlack pepper against cancerrdquo should be revised
Answer 36 The paragraph is revised and its now writes as ldquoAccording to an estimate
the prevalence of cancer can be reduced (30 to 40) with the dietary habits
(Anto et al 2002 Zhou et al 2003) Some population-based studies also
indicated that consumption of foods rich in bioactive molecules can
decrease the risk of various ailments especially cancer In this regard
consumption of spices is positively correlated with reduced risks of cancer
incidence in Asian and Mediterranean regions (Mohandes et al 1999)
Even the higher risk of malignancies in developing economies can be
linked with the reduced intake of spices (Fleischauer et al 2000 Sloan
2005 Selvendiran et al 2005)rdquo
Query 37 The citations like ldquoZhou et al (2003)rdquo Vellaichamy et al (2009) and
Krishnakumar et al (2009) needs little elaboration regarding their findings
and mechanisms of action Its looks only addition of references as their
results is not properly elaborated
Answer 37 The results of researchers suggested above are mentioned in the text
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Query 38 The section ldquoOther Health Benefitsrdquo needs some greater considerations as
authors just piled up information and literature rather made conclusive
discussion The section can be completely omitted However if authors
want to retain the text than a Tablefigure can be more useful
Answer 38 The section is reviewed again and duplications and unnecessary details
are now skipped from the text
Query 39 Paragraph starting from Vanilloid receptor (TRPV1) should be completely
omitted ass its just contains three studies and no clear links are discussed
with special reference to nutrition point of view
Answer 39 The complete paragraph has been deleted
Query 40 In my view ldquoSome other studies are also available regarding health
promoting potentials of black pepper However many of them are limited
in their applications owing to lack of animal studiesrdquo should be added at
the end of heading ldquoOther health benefitsrdquo
Answer 40 The answer is same as to mentioned in Suggestion 35
Query 41 Authors should check references section again for style and etc Some
references needs to be cited in the text and vice versa
Answer 41 The references style has been checked again and mistakes observed are
corrected
I would like accept that mistakes removed from the article considerably and indeed I am looking forward for better write-up and presentation skills in the future Lastly I would like to request to kindly accept the manuscript as it has been considerably improved Corresponding authors M Tauseef Sultan Assistant Professor Bahauddin Zakariya University Multan Email tauseefsultanhotmailcom
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Selvendiran K Singh J P Krishnan K B and Sakthisekaran D (2003) 1
Cytoprotective effect of piperine against benzo[a]pyrene induced lung cancer 2
with reference to lipid peroxidation and antioxidant system in swiss albino mice 3
Fitoterapia 74 109-115 4
Selvendiran K Thirunavukkarasu C Singh J P Padmavathi R and Sakthisekaran 5
D (2005) Chemopreventive effect of piperine on mitochondrial TCA cycle and 6
phase-i and glutathione-metabolizing enzymes in benzoapyrene induced lung 7
carcinogenesis in swiss albino mice Mol Cell Biochem 271 101-116 8
Shaikh J Bhosale R and Singhal R (2006) Microencapsulation of black pepper 9
oleoresin Food Chem 94 105-110 10
Shankaracharya N B Rao L J Naik J P and Nagalakshmi S (1997) 11
Characterisation of chemical constituents of indian long pepper Piper Longum L 12
J Food Sci Technol Mysore 34 73-75 13
Singh G Marimuthu P Murali H S Bawa A S (2005) Antioxidative and 14
antibacterial potentials of essential oils and extracts isolated from various spice 15
materials J Food Safety 25 130ndash145 16
Singletary K (2010) Black Pepper Overview of health benefits Food Sci 45 43-47 17
Sloan A E (2005) Top 10 global food trends Food Technol 59 20ndash32 18
Snyman T Stewart M J and Steenkamp V (2001) A fatal case of pepper poisoning 19
Forensic Sci Int 124 43-46 20
Soumyanath A Venkatasamy R Joshi M Faas L Adejuyigbe B Drake A Hider 21
R C and Young A R (2006) UV Irradiation affects melanocyte stimulatory 22
activity and protein binding of piperine Photochem Photobiol 82 1541-1548 23
Sowbhagya H B Sampathu S R Krishnamurthy N and Shankaranarayana M L 24
(1990) Stability of piperine in different solvents and its spectrophotometric 25
estimation Ind Spices 27 21-23 26
Srinivasan K (2005a) Role of Spices beyond food flavouring nutraceuticals with 27
multiple health effects Food Rev Int 21 167-188 28
Srinivasan K (2005b) Spices as influencers of body metabolism an overview of three 29
decades of research Food Res Int 38 77-86 30
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Srinivasan K (2007) Black pepper and its pungent principle-piperine a review of 1
diverse physiological effects Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr 47 735-748 2
Srinivasan K (2008) Reason to Season Spices as functional food adjuncts with multiple 3
health effects Ind Food Indus 27 36-47 4
Srinivasan K Sambaiah K and Chandrasekhara N (2004) Spices as beneficial 5
hypolipidemic food adjuncts A Review Food Rev Int 20 187-220 6
Stohr J R Xiao P G and Bauer R (2001) Constituents of Chinese Piper species and 7
their inhibitory activity on prostaglandin and leukotriene biosynthesis in vitro J 8
Ethnopharmacol 75 133-139 9
Su L Yin J J Charles D Zhou K Moore J and Yu L (2007) Total phenolic 10
contents chelating capacities and radical-scavenging properties of black 11
peppercorn nutmeg rosehip cinnamon and oregano leaf Food Chem 100 990-12
997 13
Suresh D and Srinivasan K (2007) Studies on the in vitro absorption of spice 14
principles--curcumin capsaicin and piperine in rat intestines Food Chem Toxicol 15
45 1437-1442 16
Suresh D and Srinivasan K (2010) Tissue distribution amp elimination of capsaicin 17
piperine amp curcumin following oral intake in rats Ind J Med Res 131 682-691 18
Suresh D Srinivasan K (2006) Influence of curcumin capsaicin and piperine on the 19
rat liver drug-metabolizing enzyme system in vivo and in vitro Can J Physiol 20
Pharmacol 84 1259-1265 21
Szallasi A (2005) Piperine Researchers Discover New Flavor in an Ancient Spice 22
Trends Pharmacol Sci 26 437-439 23
Tachakittirungrod S Okonogi S and Chowwanapoonpoh S (2007) Study on 24
antioxidant activity of certain plants in thailand mechanism of antioxidant 25
action of guava leaf extract Food Chem 103 381-388 26
Taqvi S I Shah A J and Gilani A H (2008) Blood pressure lowering and 27
vasomodulator effects of piperine J Cardiovasc Pharmacol 52 452-458 28
Thanuja T V Hedge R V Sreenivasa M N (2002) Induction of rooting and root 29
growth in black pepper cuttings (Piper Nigrum L) with inoculation of arbuscular 30
mycorrhizae Sci Hort 92 339-346 31
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Thirunavukkarasu C Singh J P V Selvendiran K and Sakthisekaran D (2001) 1
Chemopreventive efficacy of selenium against N-nitrosodiethylamine-induced 2
hepatoma in albino rats Cell Biochem Funct 19 265-271 3
Tipsrisukond N Fernando L N and Clarke A D (1998) Antioxidant effects of 4
essential oil and oleoresin of black pepper from supercritical carbon dioxide 5
extractions in ground pork J Agric Food Chem 46 4329-4333 6
Utpala P Asish G R Zachariah T J Saji K V Johnson K G and Mathew P A 7
(2008b) Spatial influence on the important biochemical properties of Piper 8
Nigrum linn leaves Nat Prod Radiance 7 444-447 9
Vellaichamy L Balakrishnan S Panjamurthy K Manoharan S Alias L M (2009) 10
Chemopreventive potential of piperine in 712-dimethylbenz[a]anthracene 11
induced skin carcinogenesis in Swiss albino mice Environ Toxicol Pharmacol 28 12
11ndash18 13
Venkatasamy R Faas L Young A R Raman A and Hider R C (2004) Effects of 14
piperine analogues on stimulation of melanocytes proliferation and melanocyte 15
differentiation Bioorganic Med Chem 12 1905ndash1920 16
Vijayakumar R S and Nalini N (2006) Efficacy of piperine an alkaloidal constituent 17
from Piper Nigrum on erythrocyte antioxidant status in high fat diet and 18
antithyroid drug induced hyperlipidemic rats Cell Biochem Function 24 491ndash498 19
Vijayakumar R S Surya D and Nalini N (2004) Antioxidant efficacy of black 20
pepper (Piper Nigrum L ) and piperine in rats with high fat diet induced 21
oxidative stress Redox Rep 9 105-110 22
Volak L P Ghirmai S Cashman J R and Court M H (2008) Curcuminoids inhibit 23
multiple human cytochromes P450 UDP-glucuronosyltransferase and 24
sulfotransferase enzymes whereas piperine is a relatively selective CYP3A4 25
inhibitor Drug Metab Dispos 36 1594-1605 26
Wattanathorn J Chonpathompikunlert P Muchimapura S Priprem A and 27
Tankamnerdthai O (2008) Piperine the potential functional food for mood and 28
cognitive disorders Food Chem Toxicol 46 3106-3110 29
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Weerakkody N S Caffin N Turner M S and Dykes G A (2010) In vitro 1
antimicrobial activity of less-utilized spice and herb extracts against selected 2
food-borne bacteria Food Control 21 1408-1414 3
Wood A B Barrow M L and James D J (1988) Piperine determination in pepper 4
Piper Nigrum L and its oleoresins A reversed phase high performance liquid 5
chromatographic method J Flavour Frag 3 55-64 6
Yadav A S and Bhatnagar D (2007) Modulatory effect of spice extracts on iron-7
induced lipid peroxidation in rat liver Biofactors 29 147-157 8
Youdim K A Spencer J P Schroeter H and Rice-Evans C (2002) Dietary 9
flavonoids as potential neuroprotectants Biol Chem 383 503ndash519 10
Zachariah T J and Parthasarathy V A (2008) Black pepper In Chemistry of Spices 11
pp 21-40 Parthasarathy V A Chempakam B and Zachariah T J Eds CABI 12
UK 13
Zachariah T J Safeer A L Jayarajan K Leela N K Vipin T M Saji K V Shiva K 14
N Parthasarathy V A and Mammootty K P (2010) Correlation of 15
metabolites in the leaf and berries of selected black pepper varieties Sci Horti 16
123 418-422 17
Zarotsky V Sramek J J and Cutler N R (2003) Galantamine hydrobromide an 18
agent for Alzheimerrsquos disease Am J Health Syst Pharm 60 446ndash452 19
Zhou S Gao Y Jiang W Huang M Xu A and Paxton J W (2003) Interactions of 20
herbs with cytochrome Drug Metab Rev 35 35ndash98 21
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Table-1 Botanical Classification of black pepper Groups Name
Kingdom Plantae
Subkingdom Tracheobionta
Superdivision Spermatophyta
Division Magnoliophyta
Class Magnoliopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Family Piperales
Order Piperaceae
Genus Piper L
Specie Piper nigrum L Source USDA NRCS 2010 The PLANTS Database (httpplants usdagov 9 May 2010)
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Table 2 Rich phytochemistry of the black pepper Sr No Researcher Chemical Components Percentage
1 Lee et al (2004) Singletary (2010)
Essential oil Piperine Chavicine Piperidine Fatty oils Resin Starch
1-25 5-9 1 8 6-8 0-5 22-42
2 Ravindran and Johny (2001)
Essential oil Piperine Starch Oleoresin
04 to 70 20 to 74 15-45 35-12
3 Murthy and Bhattacharya (2008)
Essential oil (limonene β-caryophyllene sabinene and β-pinene)
4 Singh et al (2005) Acetone extract Piperine Piperolein Piper amide Guineensine
335 137 34 323
5 Utpala et al (2008) Phenol contents 03 to 08 mgg
6 Orav et al (2004) Musenga et al (2007)
Essential oil
β-caryophyllene Limonene β-pinene ∆-3-carene Sabinene α-pinene Eugenol Terpinen-4-ol Hedycaryol β-eudesmol Caryophyllene oxide α-phellandrene
14-704 29-384 07-256 17-190 0-122 03-104 01-410 0-132 0-91 0-97 01-72 NA
7 Jirovetz et al (2002) Elemol Germacrene-D Limonene Β-pinene α-pinene β-ocimine β-pinene α-phellandrene αhumulene ∆-carene Βphellandrene T-muurolol
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Table 3 Functional amp Nutraceuticals Effect of Bioactive Compounds of Black Pepper
Bioactive compounds
Functional amp Nutraceuticals Role Researchers
Piperine
1 Bio-absorption of vitamins and trace elements 2 Effective against acute inflammatory process 3 Antimicrobial properties 4 Improved functionality of gastrointestinal tract 5 Decreased body weight and visceral fat accumulation 6 Improved bioavailability of curcumin and catechins 7 Enhanced bioavailability of many drugs 8 Piperine ameliorate the chronic mild stress 9 Reduce risk of cancer 10 reducing the extent of toxicity of certain components
Kumoro et al 2009 Capasso et al 2002 Bang et al 2009 Sangwan et al 2008 Badmaev et al 2000 Okumura et al 2010 Singletary 2010 Pattanaik et al 2009 Li et al 2007 Vellaichamy et al 2009 Han et al 2008
Essential oil
1 Contributes aroma 2 Control worm infestations
Zachariah et al 2010 Dorman and Deans 2000
Phenolics 1 Reduce oxidation process 2 Ameliorating oxidative stress
Renjie et al 2010 Saxena et al 2007
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Journal Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition Manuscript ID BFSN-2011-0286 Manuscript Title BLACK PEPPER AND HEALTH CLAIMS A COMPREHENSIVE
TREATISE
Dear Editor I have seen the reviewerrsquos comments eagerly and made the following changes in the article as per desired Query 1 The some text in the article should be written again as language should be
simple and lucid for the readers and researchers The use of same
sentencesconcepts aspects at multiple places should be avoided
Answer 1 Corrections have been made Now appropriate words are used for
specific purpose
Query 2 Health benefits should be checked again and each aspect should be
discussed only at one place I would suggest the authors to add up one or
two table regarding the health promoting potential of the black pepper
Answer 2 Every aspect related to health endorsing effects of black pepper has been
discussed separately only at one place Table regarding health benefits of
black pepper has now been added in the manuscript
Query 3 Finally yet importantly grammatical errors should be removed
Answer 3 All grammatical errors have been eliminated from the text
Query 4 The first line of the abstract should be as ldquoFor millennia spices have been
an integral part of human diets and commerce Recently the widespread
recognition of diet-health linkages bolsters the dietary importance of
spices and herbsrdquo
Answer 4 It has been changed according to reviewerrsquos comments
Query 5 The words selection should be appropriate especially in the abstract
section eg ldquoholdrdquo is used twice that should be avoided
Answer 5 Proper and suitable words has been incorporated in text especially
abstract portion and duplication has been removed
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Query 6 Page 1 Line 24 The sentence use should ldquoBlack pepper (Piper nigrum L)
is an important healthy food owing to its antioxidant amp antimicrobial
potential and gastro-protective modulesrdquo
Answer 6 Now sentence is according to reviewerrsquos suggestions
Query 7 From abstract ldquoMore recently cell-culture studies and animal modeling
predicted the role of black pepper against number of maladiesrdquo can be
omitted as its duplication of same concepts mentioned earlier
Answer 7 We all authors have discussed and suggested that this sentence has
different meanings and not considered as duplication
Query 8 Page 1 Line 37 Component should be replaced with components in the
abstract Accordingly the complete sentence should be re-written
Answer 8 The word ldquocomponentsrdquo has remained same as it means different
components of piper nigrum
Query 9 Meta-analysis represents single expression or experiment so it should be
changed to meta-analyses
Answer 9 Changes has been incorporated according to reviewerrsquos comments
Query 10 First and second paragraph can be combined into one I think following
could be one possibility ldquoIn the recent era efforts have been directed to
establish scientific rationale for health improving potential of functional
and nutraceuticals foods Amongst prevention of cardiovascular
disorders (CVD) cancer insurgence diabetes mellitus Alzheimerrsquos
disease and variety of inflammatory ailments through dietary modules is
of prime consideration Moreover emerging findings in the nutrigenomics
and proteomics further reflected their importance in a deeper sense
(Chonpathompikunlert et al 2010) The list of healthy foods marketed
with distinct health claims is long enough However spices and their
bioactive components are more promising candidates for their inclusion in
diet-based regimens to improve human health (Geoffrey 2006 Butt et al
2009) Their different parts including dried seed bark fruit root and
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flower are in use as food adjuncts that impart flavor aroma and color to
foods (Srinivasan 2008 Singletary 2010)rdquo
Answer 10 First and second paragraph of manuscript has now been combined
Query 11 Chonpathompikunlert et al 2010 should be checked again Is paper
published in 2010 or 2009 as two references are given in reference section
Answer 11 Chonpathompikunlert et al 2010 has been published in 2010
Query 12 Why authors written these sentence eg ldquoBeing the sole reason for many
of the attacks in the ancient ages still considered instrumental in the
economies of many nations across the globe (Srinivasan 2005)rdquo and
ldquoDuring the era of industrialization and globalization these commodities
were traded in the western countries that led to wide bloom in their
productionrdquo as they must be deleted I would suggest authors to look into
introduction again and reduce its length to 34th Moreover the sentences
should be linked with each in the same paragraphs
Answer 12 The Correction has been and these sentences were deleted from the text
Query 13 Page 3 Line 1 Human subject should be replaced with human subjects
Answer 13 It has been done according to suggestions
Query 14 The last two paragraphs can also be merged up into one
Answer 14 Both paragraphs has been combined
Query 15 Functional uses can be replaced with applications
Answer 15 Changes has been incorporated according to comment
Query 16 The first paragraph should be re-written again Last sentence can be
deleted The authors should delete the reference ldquoDM 2009rdquo
Answer 16 Changes have been made in first paragraph Reference has also been
deleted
Query 17 The authors should be specific is use of unit systems as molminus1 is not right
as it should be molminus1 Please check the manuscript again
Answer 17 Unit has been written properly All manuscript has now been carefully
written
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Query 18 ldquoPiperine and its allied components like piperidine and chavicine are
responsible for pungent properties of black pepper (Badmaev et al 2000
Bhattacharjee and Sengupta 2009)rdquo should be adjusted at the end of first
paragraph of heading ldquopiperinerdquo
Answer 18 Correction has been made accordingly
Query 19 Page 6 Line 17 ldquoBlack pepper essential oil contributes towards the aroma
oleoresin contributes towards the overall taste and the alkaloid piperine
imparts pungency (Zachariah et al 2010)rdquo should be adjusted in the first
paragraph of the main heading
Answer 19 All has been incorporated according to reviewerrsquos suggestion
Query 20 The section of essential oil amp phenolics should be re-written
Answer 20 This portion has now been re-written again
Query 21 The introduction of each aspectsub-heading should be deleted It will
reduce the length of the article considerably The same point is valid for
some other parts of the manuscript too eg Page 7 (Line 13-19) Page 10
(Line 4-10) Page 14 Line 7-21) Page 18 (Line 28-30) etc The text should
be reduced in all these cases
Answer 21 All sub headings has been deleted from the text
Query 22 Humanity should be replaced with mankind as humanity is property not
noun
Answer 22 Humanity has now been replaced with mankind
Query 23 ldquousing different assays ie thiobarbituric acid value (TBA) DPPH radical
scavenging and total antioxidant activity (FTC method)rdquo can be deleted
Answer 23 It has been done according to reviewerrsquos comments
Query 24 ldquoIn addition the inhibitory action as observed through FTC method
strengthened the claims for strong antioxidant activities of essential oil
and oleoresinsrdquo can also be deleted
Answer 24 It has been done according to reviewerrsquos comments
Query 25 Page 8 Line 18 Paragraph needs re-phrasing to make it lucid
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Answer 25 Paragraph has been re-phrased
Query 26 ldquoSpices and herbs are traditional remedies to cure some maladies and
diseased conditions in South Asian territoriesrdquo is duplication thus should
be removed
Answer 26 All duplicate sentences have been removed from the text
Query 27 Re-arrange the section ldquoAnti-inflammatory Potentialrdquo to make it lucid and
introductory details should be avoided eg ldquoThey postulated that
inhibition of interlukon (IL6) matrix metalloproteinase (MMPs)
prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) and activator protein 1rdquo need further clarity
Answer 27 The paragraph has been re-arranged and cleared completely
Query 28 C Antimicrobial Potential of Black Pepper Reference support is limited
Answer 28 More references has now been added in this portion
Query 29 Gastrointestinal health and nutrient absorption needs revision in first and
last paragraph to clear the evidences presented
Answer 29 The literature regarding gastrointestinal health and nutrient absorption
has been revised properly
Query 30 Page 13 Line 5-21 Can data be presented in Tabular form
Answer 30 The details are mentioned in the text Therefore its tabular presentation
would be only duplication of findings not else
Query 31 ldquoSeveral research interventions resulted in finalizing the assumption that
the depressed state is result of many factors that act into play of which
patho-physiological changes of depression includes the increased
glucocorticoid secretion followed by decreased level of brain derived
neurotrophic factor in the hippocampusrdquo can be deleted
Answer 31 The section has been deletec
Query 32 ldquoThe combination of all these parameters can lead to the state where
reduction of hippocampal volume occurs thus resulting in depression and
allied discrepanciesrdquo can also be deleted
Answer 32 The section has been deletec
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Query 33 ldquoChronic stress procedure (CSP) induction in rats is suitable model used
worldwide to assess the potential of dietary components and drugs
against depressionrdquo can also be deleted
Answer 33 The section has been deletec
Query 34 ldquoThe efficacy of drugs is limited as they are effective in the initial stages
but unable to stop the cascade of events going on the central nervous
systemrdquo can not be claimed as most of ailments are treated with the
pharmaceuticals
Answer 34 The section has been deleted and suggestion has been incorporated
Query 35 Last paragraph at Page 15 should be re-written
Answer 35 The last paragraph has been skipped as it was carrying information
supported by only one or two references
Query 36 First paragraph at ldquoBlack pepper against cancerrdquo should be revised
Answer 36 The paragraph is revised and its now writes as ldquoAccording to an estimate
the prevalence of cancer can be reduced (30 to 40) with the dietary habits
(Anto et al 2002 Zhou et al 2003) Some population-based studies also
indicated that consumption of foods rich in bioactive molecules can
decrease the risk of various ailments especially cancer In this regard
consumption of spices is positively correlated with reduced risks of cancer
incidence in Asian and Mediterranean regions (Mohandes et al 1999)
Even the higher risk of malignancies in developing economies can be
linked with the reduced intake of spices (Fleischauer et al 2000 Sloan
2005 Selvendiran et al 2005)rdquo
Query 37 The citations like ldquoZhou et al (2003)rdquo Vellaichamy et al (2009) and
Krishnakumar et al (2009) needs little elaboration regarding their findings
and mechanisms of action Its looks only addition of references as their
results is not properly elaborated
Answer 37 The results of researchers suggested above are mentioned in the text
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Query 38 The section ldquoOther Health Benefitsrdquo needs some greater considerations as
authors just piled up information and literature rather made conclusive
discussion The section can be completely omitted However if authors
want to retain the text than a Tablefigure can be more useful
Answer 38 The section is reviewed again and duplications and unnecessary details
are now skipped from the text
Query 39 Paragraph starting from Vanilloid receptor (TRPV1) should be completely
omitted ass its just contains three studies and no clear links are discussed
with special reference to nutrition point of view
Answer 39 The complete paragraph has been deleted
Query 40 In my view ldquoSome other studies are also available regarding health
promoting potentials of black pepper However many of them are limited
in their applications owing to lack of animal studiesrdquo should be added at
the end of heading ldquoOther health benefitsrdquo
Answer 40 The answer is same as to mentioned in Suggestion 35
Query 41 Authors should check references section again for style and etc Some
references needs to be cited in the text and vice versa
Answer 41 The references style has been checked again and mistakes observed are
corrected
I would like accept that mistakes removed from the article considerably and indeed I am looking forward for better write-up and presentation skills in the future Lastly I would like to request to kindly accept the manuscript as it has been considerably improved Corresponding authors M Tauseef Sultan Assistant Professor Bahauddin Zakariya University Multan Email tauseefsultanhotmailcom
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Srinivasan K (2007) Black pepper and its pungent principle-piperine a review of 1
diverse physiological effects Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr 47 735-748 2
Srinivasan K (2008) Reason to Season Spices as functional food adjuncts with multiple 3
health effects Ind Food Indus 27 36-47 4
Srinivasan K Sambaiah K and Chandrasekhara N (2004) Spices as beneficial 5
hypolipidemic food adjuncts A Review Food Rev Int 20 187-220 6
Stohr J R Xiao P G and Bauer R (2001) Constituents of Chinese Piper species and 7
their inhibitory activity on prostaglandin and leukotriene biosynthesis in vitro J 8
Ethnopharmacol 75 133-139 9
Su L Yin J J Charles D Zhou K Moore J and Yu L (2007) Total phenolic 10
contents chelating capacities and radical-scavenging properties of black 11
peppercorn nutmeg rosehip cinnamon and oregano leaf Food Chem 100 990-12
997 13
Suresh D and Srinivasan K (2007) Studies on the in vitro absorption of spice 14
principles--curcumin capsaicin and piperine in rat intestines Food Chem Toxicol 15
45 1437-1442 16
Suresh D and Srinivasan K (2010) Tissue distribution amp elimination of capsaicin 17
piperine amp curcumin following oral intake in rats Ind J Med Res 131 682-691 18
Suresh D Srinivasan K (2006) Influence of curcumin capsaicin and piperine on the 19
rat liver drug-metabolizing enzyme system in vivo and in vitro Can J Physiol 20
Pharmacol 84 1259-1265 21
Szallasi A (2005) Piperine Researchers Discover New Flavor in an Ancient Spice 22
Trends Pharmacol Sci 26 437-439 23
Tachakittirungrod S Okonogi S and Chowwanapoonpoh S (2007) Study on 24
antioxidant activity of certain plants in thailand mechanism of antioxidant 25
action of guava leaf extract Food Chem 103 381-388 26
Taqvi S I Shah A J and Gilani A H (2008) Blood pressure lowering and 27
vasomodulator effects of piperine J Cardiovasc Pharmacol 52 452-458 28
Thanuja T V Hedge R V Sreenivasa M N (2002) Induction of rooting and root 29
growth in black pepper cuttings (Piper Nigrum L) with inoculation of arbuscular 30
mycorrhizae Sci Hort 92 339-346 31
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Thirunavukkarasu C Singh J P V Selvendiran K and Sakthisekaran D (2001) 1
Chemopreventive efficacy of selenium against N-nitrosodiethylamine-induced 2
hepatoma in albino rats Cell Biochem Funct 19 265-271 3
Tipsrisukond N Fernando L N and Clarke A D (1998) Antioxidant effects of 4
essential oil and oleoresin of black pepper from supercritical carbon dioxide 5
extractions in ground pork J Agric Food Chem 46 4329-4333 6
Utpala P Asish G R Zachariah T J Saji K V Johnson K G and Mathew P A 7
(2008b) Spatial influence on the important biochemical properties of Piper 8
Nigrum linn leaves Nat Prod Radiance 7 444-447 9
Vellaichamy L Balakrishnan S Panjamurthy K Manoharan S Alias L M (2009) 10
Chemopreventive potential of piperine in 712-dimethylbenz[a]anthracene 11
induced skin carcinogenesis in Swiss albino mice Environ Toxicol Pharmacol 28 12
11ndash18 13
Venkatasamy R Faas L Young A R Raman A and Hider R C (2004) Effects of 14
piperine analogues on stimulation of melanocytes proliferation and melanocyte 15
differentiation Bioorganic Med Chem 12 1905ndash1920 16
Vijayakumar R S and Nalini N (2006) Efficacy of piperine an alkaloidal constituent 17
from Piper Nigrum on erythrocyte antioxidant status in high fat diet and 18
antithyroid drug induced hyperlipidemic rats Cell Biochem Function 24 491ndash498 19
Vijayakumar R S Surya D and Nalini N (2004) Antioxidant efficacy of black 20
pepper (Piper Nigrum L ) and piperine in rats with high fat diet induced 21
oxidative stress Redox Rep 9 105-110 22
Volak L P Ghirmai S Cashman J R and Court M H (2008) Curcuminoids inhibit 23
multiple human cytochromes P450 UDP-glucuronosyltransferase and 24
sulfotransferase enzymes whereas piperine is a relatively selective CYP3A4 25
inhibitor Drug Metab Dispos 36 1594-1605 26
Wattanathorn J Chonpathompikunlert P Muchimapura S Priprem A and 27
Tankamnerdthai O (2008) Piperine the potential functional food for mood and 28
cognitive disorders Food Chem Toxicol 46 3106-3110 29
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Weerakkody N S Caffin N Turner M S and Dykes G A (2010) In vitro 1
antimicrobial activity of less-utilized spice and herb extracts against selected 2
food-borne bacteria Food Control 21 1408-1414 3
Wood A B Barrow M L and James D J (1988) Piperine determination in pepper 4
Piper Nigrum L and its oleoresins A reversed phase high performance liquid 5
chromatographic method J Flavour Frag 3 55-64 6
Yadav A S and Bhatnagar D (2007) Modulatory effect of spice extracts on iron-7
induced lipid peroxidation in rat liver Biofactors 29 147-157 8
Youdim K A Spencer J P Schroeter H and Rice-Evans C (2002) Dietary 9
flavonoids as potential neuroprotectants Biol Chem 383 503ndash519 10
Zachariah T J and Parthasarathy V A (2008) Black pepper In Chemistry of Spices 11
pp 21-40 Parthasarathy V A Chempakam B and Zachariah T J Eds CABI 12
UK 13
Zachariah T J Safeer A L Jayarajan K Leela N K Vipin T M Saji K V Shiva K 14
N Parthasarathy V A and Mammootty K P (2010) Correlation of 15
metabolites in the leaf and berries of selected black pepper varieties Sci Horti 16
123 418-422 17
Zarotsky V Sramek J J and Cutler N R (2003) Galantamine hydrobromide an 18
agent for Alzheimerrsquos disease Am J Health Syst Pharm 60 446ndash452 19
Zhou S Gao Y Jiang W Huang M Xu A and Paxton J W (2003) Interactions of 20
herbs with cytochrome Drug Metab Rev 35 35ndash98 21
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Table-1 Botanical Classification of black pepper Groups Name
Kingdom Plantae
Subkingdom Tracheobionta
Superdivision Spermatophyta
Division Magnoliophyta
Class Magnoliopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Family Piperales
Order Piperaceae
Genus Piper L
Specie Piper nigrum L Source USDA NRCS 2010 The PLANTS Database (httpplants usdagov 9 May 2010)
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Table 2 Rich phytochemistry of the black pepper Sr No Researcher Chemical Components Percentage
1 Lee et al (2004) Singletary (2010)
Essential oil Piperine Chavicine Piperidine Fatty oils Resin Starch
1-25 5-9 1 8 6-8 0-5 22-42
2 Ravindran and Johny (2001)
Essential oil Piperine Starch Oleoresin
04 to 70 20 to 74 15-45 35-12
3 Murthy and Bhattacharya (2008)
Essential oil (limonene β-caryophyllene sabinene and β-pinene)
4 Singh et al (2005) Acetone extract Piperine Piperolein Piper amide Guineensine
335 137 34 323
5 Utpala et al (2008) Phenol contents 03 to 08 mgg
6 Orav et al (2004) Musenga et al (2007)
Essential oil
β-caryophyllene Limonene β-pinene ∆-3-carene Sabinene α-pinene Eugenol Terpinen-4-ol Hedycaryol β-eudesmol Caryophyllene oxide α-phellandrene
14-704 29-384 07-256 17-190 0-122 03-104 01-410 0-132 0-91 0-97 01-72 NA
7 Jirovetz et al (2002) Elemol Germacrene-D Limonene Β-pinene α-pinene β-ocimine β-pinene α-phellandrene αhumulene ∆-carene Βphellandrene T-muurolol
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Table 3 Functional amp Nutraceuticals Effect of Bioactive Compounds of Black Pepper
Bioactive compounds
Functional amp Nutraceuticals Role Researchers
Piperine
1 Bio-absorption of vitamins and trace elements 2 Effective against acute inflammatory process 3 Antimicrobial properties 4 Improved functionality of gastrointestinal tract 5 Decreased body weight and visceral fat accumulation 6 Improved bioavailability of curcumin and catechins 7 Enhanced bioavailability of many drugs 8 Piperine ameliorate the chronic mild stress 9 Reduce risk of cancer 10 reducing the extent of toxicity of certain components
Kumoro et al 2009 Capasso et al 2002 Bang et al 2009 Sangwan et al 2008 Badmaev et al 2000 Okumura et al 2010 Singletary 2010 Pattanaik et al 2009 Li et al 2007 Vellaichamy et al 2009 Han et al 2008
Essential oil
1 Contributes aroma 2 Control worm infestations
Zachariah et al 2010 Dorman and Deans 2000
Phenolics 1 Reduce oxidation process 2 Ameliorating oxidative stress
Renjie et al 2010 Saxena et al 2007
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Journal Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition Manuscript ID BFSN-2011-0286 Manuscript Title BLACK PEPPER AND HEALTH CLAIMS A COMPREHENSIVE
TREATISE
Dear Editor I have seen the reviewerrsquos comments eagerly and made the following changes in the article as per desired Query 1 The some text in the article should be written again as language should be
simple and lucid for the readers and researchers The use of same
sentencesconcepts aspects at multiple places should be avoided
Answer 1 Corrections have been made Now appropriate words are used for
specific purpose
Query 2 Health benefits should be checked again and each aspect should be
discussed only at one place I would suggest the authors to add up one or
two table regarding the health promoting potential of the black pepper
Answer 2 Every aspect related to health endorsing effects of black pepper has been
discussed separately only at one place Table regarding health benefits of
black pepper has now been added in the manuscript
Query 3 Finally yet importantly grammatical errors should be removed
Answer 3 All grammatical errors have been eliminated from the text
Query 4 The first line of the abstract should be as ldquoFor millennia spices have been
an integral part of human diets and commerce Recently the widespread
recognition of diet-health linkages bolsters the dietary importance of
spices and herbsrdquo
Answer 4 It has been changed according to reviewerrsquos comments
Query 5 The words selection should be appropriate especially in the abstract
section eg ldquoholdrdquo is used twice that should be avoided
Answer 5 Proper and suitable words has been incorporated in text especially
abstract portion and duplication has been removed
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Query 6 Page 1 Line 24 The sentence use should ldquoBlack pepper (Piper nigrum L)
is an important healthy food owing to its antioxidant amp antimicrobial
potential and gastro-protective modulesrdquo
Answer 6 Now sentence is according to reviewerrsquos suggestions
Query 7 From abstract ldquoMore recently cell-culture studies and animal modeling
predicted the role of black pepper against number of maladiesrdquo can be
omitted as its duplication of same concepts mentioned earlier
Answer 7 We all authors have discussed and suggested that this sentence has
different meanings and not considered as duplication
Query 8 Page 1 Line 37 Component should be replaced with components in the
abstract Accordingly the complete sentence should be re-written
Answer 8 The word ldquocomponentsrdquo has remained same as it means different
components of piper nigrum
Query 9 Meta-analysis represents single expression or experiment so it should be
changed to meta-analyses
Answer 9 Changes has been incorporated according to reviewerrsquos comments
Query 10 First and second paragraph can be combined into one I think following
could be one possibility ldquoIn the recent era efforts have been directed to
establish scientific rationale for health improving potential of functional
and nutraceuticals foods Amongst prevention of cardiovascular
disorders (CVD) cancer insurgence diabetes mellitus Alzheimerrsquos
disease and variety of inflammatory ailments through dietary modules is
of prime consideration Moreover emerging findings in the nutrigenomics
and proteomics further reflected their importance in a deeper sense
(Chonpathompikunlert et al 2010) The list of healthy foods marketed
with distinct health claims is long enough However spices and their
bioactive components are more promising candidates for their inclusion in
diet-based regimens to improve human health (Geoffrey 2006 Butt et al
2009) Their different parts including dried seed bark fruit root and
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flower are in use as food adjuncts that impart flavor aroma and color to
foods (Srinivasan 2008 Singletary 2010)rdquo
Answer 10 First and second paragraph of manuscript has now been combined
Query 11 Chonpathompikunlert et al 2010 should be checked again Is paper
published in 2010 or 2009 as two references are given in reference section
Answer 11 Chonpathompikunlert et al 2010 has been published in 2010
Query 12 Why authors written these sentence eg ldquoBeing the sole reason for many
of the attacks in the ancient ages still considered instrumental in the
economies of many nations across the globe (Srinivasan 2005)rdquo and
ldquoDuring the era of industrialization and globalization these commodities
were traded in the western countries that led to wide bloom in their
productionrdquo as they must be deleted I would suggest authors to look into
introduction again and reduce its length to 34th Moreover the sentences
should be linked with each in the same paragraphs
Answer 12 The Correction has been and these sentences were deleted from the text
Query 13 Page 3 Line 1 Human subject should be replaced with human subjects
Answer 13 It has been done according to suggestions
Query 14 The last two paragraphs can also be merged up into one
Answer 14 Both paragraphs has been combined
Query 15 Functional uses can be replaced with applications
Answer 15 Changes has been incorporated according to comment
Query 16 The first paragraph should be re-written again Last sentence can be
deleted The authors should delete the reference ldquoDM 2009rdquo
Answer 16 Changes have been made in first paragraph Reference has also been
deleted
Query 17 The authors should be specific is use of unit systems as molminus1 is not right
as it should be molminus1 Please check the manuscript again
Answer 17 Unit has been written properly All manuscript has now been carefully
written
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Query 18 ldquoPiperine and its allied components like piperidine and chavicine are
responsible for pungent properties of black pepper (Badmaev et al 2000
Bhattacharjee and Sengupta 2009)rdquo should be adjusted at the end of first
paragraph of heading ldquopiperinerdquo
Answer 18 Correction has been made accordingly
Query 19 Page 6 Line 17 ldquoBlack pepper essential oil contributes towards the aroma
oleoresin contributes towards the overall taste and the alkaloid piperine
imparts pungency (Zachariah et al 2010)rdquo should be adjusted in the first
paragraph of the main heading
Answer 19 All has been incorporated according to reviewerrsquos suggestion
Query 20 The section of essential oil amp phenolics should be re-written
Answer 20 This portion has now been re-written again
Query 21 The introduction of each aspectsub-heading should be deleted It will
reduce the length of the article considerably The same point is valid for
some other parts of the manuscript too eg Page 7 (Line 13-19) Page 10
(Line 4-10) Page 14 Line 7-21) Page 18 (Line 28-30) etc The text should
be reduced in all these cases
Answer 21 All sub headings has been deleted from the text
Query 22 Humanity should be replaced with mankind as humanity is property not
noun
Answer 22 Humanity has now been replaced with mankind
Query 23 ldquousing different assays ie thiobarbituric acid value (TBA) DPPH radical
scavenging and total antioxidant activity (FTC method)rdquo can be deleted
Answer 23 It has been done according to reviewerrsquos comments
Query 24 ldquoIn addition the inhibitory action as observed through FTC method
strengthened the claims for strong antioxidant activities of essential oil
and oleoresinsrdquo can also be deleted
Answer 24 It has been done according to reviewerrsquos comments
Query 25 Page 8 Line 18 Paragraph needs re-phrasing to make it lucid
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Answer 25 Paragraph has been re-phrased
Query 26 ldquoSpices and herbs are traditional remedies to cure some maladies and
diseased conditions in South Asian territoriesrdquo is duplication thus should
be removed
Answer 26 All duplicate sentences have been removed from the text
Query 27 Re-arrange the section ldquoAnti-inflammatory Potentialrdquo to make it lucid and
introductory details should be avoided eg ldquoThey postulated that
inhibition of interlukon (IL6) matrix metalloproteinase (MMPs)
prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) and activator protein 1rdquo need further clarity
Answer 27 The paragraph has been re-arranged and cleared completely
Query 28 C Antimicrobial Potential of Black Pepper Reference support is limited
Answer 28 More references has now been added in this portion
Query 29 Gastrointestinal health and nutrient absorption needs revision in first and
last paragraph to clear the evidences presented
Answer 29 The literature regarding gastrointestinal health and nutrient absorption
has been revised properly
Query 30 Page 13 Line 5-21 Can data be presented in Tabular form
Answer 30 The details are mentioned in the text Therefore its tabular presentation
would be only duplication of findings not else
Query 31 ldquoSeveral research interventions resulted in finalizing the assumption that
the depressed state is result of many factors that act into play of which
patho-physiological changes of depression includes the increased
glucocorticoid secretion followed by decreased level of brain derived
neurotrophic factor in the hippocampusrdquo can be deleted
Answer 31 The section has been deletec
Query 32 ldquoThe combination of all these parameters can lead to the state where
reduction of hippocampal volume occurs thus resulting in depression and
allied discrepanciesrdquo can also be deleted
Answer 32 The section has been deletec
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Query 33 ldquoChronic stress procedure (CSP) induction in rats is suitable model used
worldwide to assess the potential of dietary components and drugs
against depressionrdquo can also be deleted
Answer 33 The section has been deletec
Query 34 ldquoThe efficacy of drugs is limited as they are effective in the initial stages
but unable to stop the cascade of events going on the central nervous
systemrdquo can not be claimed as most of ailments are treated with the
pharmaceuticals
Answer 34 The section has been deleted and suggestion has been incorporated
Query 35 Last paragraph at Page 15 should be re-written
Answer 35 The last paragraph has been skipped as it was carrying information
supported by only one or two references
Query 36 First paragraph at ldquoBlack pepper against cancerrdquo should be revised
Answer 36 The paragraph is revised and its now writes as ldquoAccording to an estimate
the prevalence of cancer can be reduced (30 to 40) with the dietary habits
(Anto et al 2002 Zhou et al 2003) Some population-based studies also
indicated that consumption of foods rich in bioactive molecules can
decrease the risk of various ailments especially cancer In this regard
consumption of spices is positively correlated with reduced risks of cancer
incidence in Asian and Mediterranean regions (Mohandes et al 1999)
Even the higher risk of malignancies in developing economies can be
linked with the reduced intake of spices (Fleischauer et al 2000 Sloan
2005 Selvendiran et al 2005)rdquo
Query 37 The citations like ldquoZhou et al (2003)rdquo Vellaichamy et al (2009) and
Krishnakumar et al (2009) needs little elaboration regarding their findings
and mechanisms of action Its looks only addition of references as their
results is not properly elaborated
Answer 37 The results of researchers suggested above are mentioned in the text
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Query 38 The section ldquoOther Health Benefitsrdquo needs some greater considerations as
authors just piled up information and literature rather made conclusive
discussion The section can be completely omitted However if authors
want to retain the text than a Tablefigure can be more useful
Answer 38 The section is reviewed again and duplications and unnecessary details
are now skipped from the text
Query 39 Paragraph starting from Vanilloid receptor (TRPV1) should be completely
omitted ass its just contains three studies and no clear links are discussed
with special reference to nutrition point of view
Answer 39 The complete paragraph has been deleted
Query 40 In my view ldquoSome other studies are also available regarding health
promoting potentials of black pepper However many of them are limited
in their applications owing to lack of animal studiesrdquo should be added at
the end of heading ldquoOther health benefitsrdquo
Answer 40 The answer is same as to mentioned in Suggestion 35
Query 41 Authors should check references section again for style and etc Some
references needs to be cited in the text and vice versa
Answer 41 The references style has been checked again and mistakes observed are
corrected
I would like accept that mistakes removed from the article considerably and indeed I am looking forward for better write-up and presentation skills in the future Lastly I would like to request to kindly accept the manuscript as it has been considerably improved Corresponding authors M Tauseef Sultan Assistant Professor Bahauddin Zakariya University Multan Email tauseefsultanhotmailcom
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Thirunavukkarasu C Singh J P V Selvendiran K and Sakthisekaran D (2001) 1
Chemopreventive efficacy of selenium against N-nitrosodiethylamine-induced 2
hepatoma in albino rats Cell Biochem Funct 19 265-271 3
Tipsrisukond N Fernando L N and Clarke A D (1998) Antioxidant effects of 4
essential oil and oleoresin of black pepper from supercritical carbon dioxide 5
extractions in ground pork J Agric Food Chem 46 4329-4333 6
Utpala P Asish G R Zachariah T J Saji K V Johnson K G and Mathew P A 7
(2008b) Spatial influence on the important biochemical properties of Piper 8
Nigrum linn leaves Nat Prod Radiance 7 444-447 9
Vellaichamy L Balakrishnan S Panjamurthy K Manoharan S Alias L M (2009) 10
Chemopreventive potential of piperine in 712-dimethylbenz[a]anthracene 11
induced skin carcinogenesis in Swiss albino mice Environ Toxicol Pharmacol 28 12
11ndash18 13
Venkatasamy R Faas L Young A R Raman A and Hider R C (2004) Effects of 14
piperine analogues on stimulation of melanocytes proliferation and melanocyte 15
differentiation Bioorganic Med Chem 12 1905ndash1920 16
Vijayakumar R S and Nalini N (2006) Efficacy of piperine an alkaloidal constituent 17
from Piper Nigrum on erythrocyte antioxidant status in high fat diet and 18
antithyroid drug induced hyperlipidemic rats Cell Biochem Function 24 491ndash498 19
Vijayakumar R S Surya D and Nalini N (2004) Antioxidant efficacy of black 20
pepper (Piper Nigrum L ) and piperine in rats with high fat diet induced 21
oxidative stress Redox Rep 9 105-110 22
Volak L P Ghirmai S Cashman J R and Court M H (2008) Curcuminoids inhibit 23
multiple human cytochromes P450 UDP-glucuronosyltransferase and 24
sulfotransferase enzymes whereas piperine is a relatively selective CYP3A4 25
inhibitor Drug Metab Dispos 36 1594-1605 26
Wattanathorn J Chonpathompikunlert P Muchimapura S Priprem A and 27
Tankamnerdthai O (2008) Piperine the potential functional food for mood and 28
cognitive disorders Food Chem Toxicol 46 3106-3110 29
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Weerakkody N S Caffin N Turner M S and Dykes G A (2010) In vitro 1
antimicrobial activity of less-utilized spice and herb extracts against selected 2
food-borne bacteria Food Control 21 1408-1414 3
Wood A B Barrow M L and James D J (1988) Piperine determination in pepper 4
Piper Nigrum L and its oleoresins A reversed phase high performance liquid 5
chromatographic method J Flavour Frag 3 55-64 6
Yadav A S and Bhatnagar D (2007) Modulatory effect of spice extracts on iron-7
induced lipid peroxidation in rat liver Biofactors 29 147-157 8
Youdim K A Spencer J P Schroeter H and Rice-Evans C (2002) Dietary 9
flavonoids as potential neuroprotectants Biol Chem 383 503ndash519 10
Zachariah T J and Parthasarathy V A (2008) Black pepper In Chemistry of Spices 11
pp 21-40 Parthasarathy V A Chempakam B and Zachariah T J Eds CABI 12
UK 13
Zachariah T J Safeer A L Jayarajan K Leela N K Vipin T M Saji K V Shiva K 14
N Parthasarathy V A and Mammootty K P (2010) Correlation of 15
metabolites in the leaf and berries of selected black pepper varieties Sci Horti 16
123 418-422 17
Zarotsky V Sramek J J and Cutler N R (2003) Galantamine hydrobromide an 18
agent for Alzheimerrsquos disease Am J Health Syst Pharm 60 446ndash452 19
Zhou S Gao Y Jiang W Huang M Xu A and Paxton J W (2003) Interactions of 20
herbs with cytochrome Drug Metab Rev 35 35ndash98 21
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Table-1 Botanical Classification of black pepper Groups Name
Kingdom Plantae
Subkingdom Tracheobionta
Superdivision Spermatophyta
Division Magnoliophyta
Class Magnoliopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Family Piperales
Order Piperaceae
Genus Piper L
Specie Piper nigrum L Source USDA NRCS 2010 The PLANTS Database (httpplants usdagov 9 May 2010)
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Table 2 Rich phytochemistry of the black pepper Sr No Researcher Chemical Components Percentage
1 Lee et al (2004) Singletary (2010)
Essential oil Piperine Chavicine Piperidine Fatty oils Resin Starch
1-25 5-9 1 8 6-8 0-5 22-42
2 Ravindran and Johny (2001)
Essential oil Piperine Starch Oleoresin
04 to 70 20 to 74 15-45 35-12
3 Murthy and Bhattacharya (2008)
Essential oil (limonene β-caryophyllene sabinene and β-pinene)
4 Singh et al (2005) Acetone extract Piperine Piperolein Piper amide Guineensine
335 137 34 323
5 Utpala et al (2008) Phenol contents 03 to 08 mgg
6 Orav et al (2004) Musenga et al (2007)
Essential oil
β-caryophyllene Limonene β-pinene ∆-3-carene Sabinene α-pinene Eugenol Terpinen-4-ol Hedycaryol β-eudesmol Caryophyllene oxide α-phellandrene
14-704 29-384 07-256 17-190 0-122 03-104 01-410 0-132 0-91 0-97 01-72 NA
7 Jirovetz et al (2002) Elemol Germacrene-D Limonene Β-pinene α-pinene β-ocimine β-pinene α-phellandrene αhumulene ∆-carene Βphellandrene T-muurolol
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Table 3 Functional amp Nutraceuticals Effect of Bioactive Compounds of Black Pepper
Bioactive compounds
Functional amp Nutraceuticals Role Researchers
Piperine
1 Bio-absorption of vitamins and trace elements 2 Effective against acute inflammatory process 3 Antimicrobial properties 4 Improved functionality of gastrointestinal tract 5 Decreased body weight and visceral fat accumulation 6 Improved bioavailability of curcumin and catechins 7 Enhanced bioavailability of many drugs 8 Piperine ameliorate the chronic mild stress 9 Reduce risk of cancer 10 reducing the extent of toxicity of certain components
Kumoro et al 2009 Capasso et al 2002 Bang et al 2009 Sangwan et al 2008 Badmaev et al 2000 Okumura et al 2010 Singletary 2010 Pattanaik et al 2009 Li et al 2007 Vellaichamy et al 2009 Han et al 2008
Essential oil
1 Contributes aroma 2 Control worm infestations
Zachariah et al 2010 Dorman and Deans 2000
Phenolics 1 Reduce oxidation process 2 Ameliorating oxidative stress
Renjie et al 2010 Saxena et al 2007
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Journal Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition Manuscript ID BFSN-2011-0286 Manuscript Title BLACK PEPPER AND HEALTH CLAIMS A COMPREHENSIVE
TREATISE
Dear Editor I have seen the reviewerrsquos comments eagerly and made the following changes in the article as per desired Query 1 The some text in the article should be written again as language should be
simple and lucid for the readers and researchers The use of same
sentencesconcepts aspects at multiple places should be avoided
Answer 1 Corrections have been made Now appropriate words are used for
specific purpose
Query 2 Health benefits should be checked again and each aspect should be
discussed only at one place I would suggest the authors to add up one or
two table regarding the health promoting potential of the black pepper
Answer 2 Every aspect related to health endorsing effects of black pepper has been
discussed separately only at one place Table regarding health benefits of
black pepper has now been added in the manuscript
Query 3 Finally yet importantly grammatical errors should be removed
Answer 3 All grammatical errors have been eliminated from the text
Query 4 The first line of the abstract should be as ldquoFor millennia spices have been
an integral part of human diets and commerce Recently the widespread
recognition of diet-health linkages bolsters the dietary importance of
spices and herbsrdquo
Answer 4 It has been changed according to reviewerrsquos comments
Query 5 The words selection should be appropriate especially in the abstract
section eg ldquoholdrdquo is used twice that should be avoided
Answer 5 Proper and suitable words has been incorporated in text especially
abstract portion and duplication has been removed
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Query 6 Page 1 Line 24 The sentence use should ldquoBlack pepper (Piper nigrum L)
is an important healthy food owing to its antioxidant amp antimicrobial
potential and gastro-protective modulesrdquo
Answer 6 Now sentence is according to reviewerrsquos suggestions
Query 7 From abstract ldquoMore recently cell-culture studies and animal modeling
predicted the role of black pepper against number of maladiesrdquo can be
omitted as its duplication of same concepts mentioned earlier
Answer 7 We all authors have discussed and suggested that this sentence has
different meanings and not considered as duplication
Query 8 Page 1 Line 37 Component should be replaced with components in the
abstract Accordingly the complete sentence should be re-written
Answer 8 The word ldquocomponentsrdquo has remained same as it means different
components of piper nigrum
Query 9 Meta-analysis represents single expression or experiment so it should be
changed to meta-analyses
Answer 9 Changes has been incorporated according to reviewerrsquos comments
Query 10 First and second paragraph can be combined into one I think following
could be one possibility ldquoIn the recent era efforts have been directed to
establish scientific rationale for health improving potential of functional
and nutraceuticals foods Amongst prevention of cardiovascular
disorders (CVD) cancer insurgence diabetes mellitus Alzheimerrsquos
disease and variety of inflammatory ailments through dietary modules is
of prime consideration Moreover emerging findings in the nutrigenomics
and proteomics further reflected their importance in a deeper sense
(Chonpathompikunlert et al 2010) The list of healthy foods marketed
with distinct health claims is long enough However spices and their
bioactive components are more promising candidates for their inclusion in
diet-based regimens to improve human health (Geoffrey 2006 Butt et al
2009) Their different parts including dried seed bark fruit root and
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flower are in use as food adjuncts that impart flavor aroma and color to
foods (Srinivasan 2008 Singletary 2010)rdquo
Answer 10 First and second paragraph of manuscript has now been combined
Query 11 Chonpathompikunlert et al 2010 should be checked again Is paper
published in 2010 or 2009 as two references are given in reference section
Answer 11 Chonpathompikunlert et al 2010 has been published in 2010
Query 12 Why authors written these sentence eg ldquoBeing the sole reason for many
of the attacks in the ancient ages still considered instrumental in the
economies of many nations across the globe (Srinivasan 2005)rdquo and
ldquoDuring the era of industrialization and globalization these commodities
were traded in the western countries that led to wide bloom in their
productionrdquo as they must be deleted I would suggest authors to look into
introduction again and reduce its length to 34th Moreover the sentences
should be linked with each in the same paragraphs
Answer 12 The Correction has been and these sentences were deleted from the text
Query 13 Page 3 Line 1 Human subject should be replaced with human subjects
Answer 13 It has been done according to suggestions
Query 14 The last two paragraphs can also be merged up into one
Answer 14 Both paragraphs has been combined
Query 15 Functional uses can be replaced with applications
Answer 15 Changes has been incorporated according to comment
Query 16 The first paragraph should be re-written again Last sentence can be
deleted The authors should delete the reference ldquoDM 2009rdquo
Answer 16 Changes have been made in first paragraph Reference has also been
deleted
Query 17 The authors should be specific is use of unit systems as molminus1 is not right
as it should be molminus1 Please check the manuscript again
Answer 17 Unit has been written properly All manuscript has now been carefully
written
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Query 18 ldquoPiperine and its allied components like piperidine and chavicine are
responsible for pungent properties of black pepper (Badmaev et al 2000
Bhattacharjee and Sengupta 2009)rdquo should be adjusted at the end of first
paragraph of heading ldquopiperinerdquo
Answer 18 Correction has been made accordingly
Query 19 Page 6 Line 17 ldquoBlack pepper essential oil contributes towards the aroma
oleoresin contributes towards the overall taste and the alkaloid piperine
imparts pungency (Zachariah et al 2010)rdquo should be adjusted in the first
paragraph of the main heading
Answer 19 All has been incorporated according to reviewerrsquos suggestion
Query 20 The section of essential oil amp phenolics should be re-written
Answer 20 This portion has now been re-written again
Query 21 The introduction of each aspectsub-heading should be deleted It will
reduce the length of the article considerably The same point is valid for
some other parts of the manuscript too eg Page 7 (Line 13-19) Page 10
(Line 4-10) Page 14 Line 7-21) Page 18 (Line 28-30) etc The text should
be reduced in all these cases
Answer 21 All sub headings has been deleted from the text
Query 22 Humanity should be replaced with mankind as humanity is property not
noun
Answer 22 Humanity has now been replaced with mankind
Query 23 ldquousing different assays ie thiobarbituric acid value (TBA) DPPH radical
scavenging and total antioxidant activity (FTC method)rdquo can be deleted
Answer 23 It has been done according to reviewerrsquos comments
Query 24 ldquoIn addition the inhibitory action as observed through FTC method
strengthened the claims for strong antioxidant activities of essential oil
and oleoresinsrdquo can also be deleted
Answer 24 It has been done according to reviewerrsquos comments
Query 25 Page 8 Line 18 Paragraph needs re-phrasing to make it lucid
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Answer 25 Paragraph has been re-phrased
Query 26 ldquoSpices and herbs are traditional remedies to cure some maladies and
diseased conditions in South Asian territoriesrdquo is duplication thus should
be removed
Answer 26 All duplicate sentences have been removed from the text
Query 27 Re-arrange the section ldquoAnti-inflammatory Potentialrdquo to make it lucid and
introductory details should be avoided eg ldquoThey postulated that
inhibition of interlukon (IL6) matrix metalloproteinase (MMPs)
prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) and activator protein 1rdquo need further clarity
Answer 27 The paragraph has been re-arranged and cleared completely
Query 28 C Antimicrobial Potential of Black Pepper Reference support is limited
Answer 28 More references has now been added in this portion
Query 29 Gastrointestinal health and nutrient absorption needs revision in first and
last paragraph to clear the evidences presented
Answer 29 The literature regarding gastrointestinal health and nutrient absorption
has been revised properly
Query 30 Page 13 Line 5-21 Can data be presented in Tabular form
Answer 30 The details are mentioned in the text Therefore its tabular presentation
would be only duplication of findings not else
Query 31 ldquoSeveral research interventions resulted in finalizing the assumption that
the depressed state is result of many factors that act into play of which
patho-physiological changes of depression includes the increased
glucocorticoid secretion followed by decreased level of brain derived
neurotrophic factor in the hippocampusrdquo can be deleted
Answer 31 The section has been deletec
Query 32 ldquoThe combination of all these parameters can lead to the state where
reduction of hippocampal volume occurs thus resulting in depression and
allied discrepanciesrdquo can also be deleted
Answer 32 The section has been deletec
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Query 33 ldquoChronic stress procedure (CSP) induction in rats is suitable model used
worldwide to assess the potential of dietary components and drugs
against depressionrdquo can also be deleted
Answer 33 The section has been deletec
Query 34 ldquoThe efficacy of drugs is limited as they are effective in the initial stages
but unable to stop the cascade of events going on the central nervous
systemrdquo can not be claimed as most of ailments are treated with the
pharmaceuticals
Answer 34 The section has been deleted and suggestion has been incorporated
Query 35 Last paragraph at Page 15 should be re-written
Answer 35 The last paragraph has been skipped as it was carrying information
supported by only one or two references
Query 36 First paragraph at ldquoBlack pepper against cancerrdquo should be revised
Answer 36 The paragraph is revised and its now writes as ldquoAccording to an estimate
the prevalence of cancer can be reduced (30 to 40) with the dietary habits
(Anto et al 2002 Zhou et al 2003) Some population-based studies also
indicated that consumption of foods rich in bioactive molecules can
decrease the risk of various ailments especially cancer In this regard
consumption of spices is positively correlated with reduced risks of cancer
incidence in Asian and Mediterranean regions (Mohandes et al 1999)
Even the higher risk of malignancies in developing economies can be
linked with the reduced intake of spices (Fleischauer et al 2000 Sloan
2005 Selvendiran et al 2005)rdquo
Query 37 The citations like ldquoZhou et al (2003)rdquo Vellaichamy et al (2009) and
Krishnakumar et al (2009) needs little elaboration regarding their findings
and mechanisms of action Its looks only addition of references as their
results is not properly elaborated
Answer 37 The results of researchers suggested above are mentioned in the text
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Query 38 The section ldquoOther Health Benefitsrdquo needs some greater considerations as
authors just piled up information and literature rather made conclusive
discussion The section can be completely omitted However if authors
want to retain the text than a Tablefigure can be more useful
Answer 38 The section is reviewed again and duplications and unnecessary details
are now skipped from the text
Query 39 Paragraph starting from Vanilloid receptor (TRPV1) should be completely
omitted ass its just contains three studies and no clear links are discussed
with special reference to nutrition point of view
Answer 39 The complete paragraph has been deleted
Query 40 In my view ldquoSome other studies are also available regarding health
promoting potentials of black pepper However many of them are limited
in their applications owing to lack of animal studiesrdquo should be added at
the end of heading ldquoOther health benefitsrdquo
Answer 40 The answer is same as to mentioned in Suggestion 35
Query 41 Authors should check references section again for style and etc Some
references needs to be cited in the text and vice versa
Answer 41 The references style has been checked again and mistakes observed are
corrected
I would like accept that mistakes removed from the article considerably and indeed I am looking forward for better write-up and presentation skills in the future Lastly I would like to request to kindly accept the manuscript as it has been considerably improved Corresponding authors M Tauseef Sultan Assistant Professor Bahauddin Zakariya University Multan Email tauseefsultanhotmailcom
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Only
32
Weerakkody N S Caffin N Turner M S and Dykes G A (2010) In vitro 1
antimicrobial activity of less-utilized spice and herb extracts against selected 2
food-borne bacteria Food Control 21 1408-1414 3
Wood A B Barrow M L and James D J (1988) Piperine determination in pepper 4
Piper Nigrum L and its oleoresins A reversed phase high performance liquid 5
chromatographic method J Flavour Frag 3 55-64 6
Yadav A S and Bhatnagar D (2007) Modulatory effect of spice extracts on iron-7
induced lipid peroxidation in rat liver Biofactors 29 147-157 8
Youdim K A Spencer J P Schroeter H and Rice-Evans C (2002) Dietary 9
flavonoids as potential neuroprotectants Biol Chem 383 503ndash519 10
Zachariah T J and Parthasarathy V A (2008) Black pepper In Chemistry of Spices 11
pp 21-40 Parthasarathy V A Chempakam B and Zachariah T J Eds CABI 12
UK 13
Zachariah T J Safeer A L Jayarajan K Leela N K Vipin T M Saji K V Shiva K 14
N Parthasarathy V A and Mammootty K P (2010) Correlation of 15
metabolites in the leaf and berries of selected black pepper varieties Sci Horti 16
123 418-422 17
Zarotsky V Sramek J J and Cutler N R (2003) Galantamine hydrobromide an 18
agent for Alzheimerrsquos disease Am J Health Syst Pharm 60 446ndash452 19
Zhou S Gao Y Jiang W Huang M Xu A and Paxton J W (2003) Interactions of 20
herbs with cytochrome Drug Metab Rev 35 35ndash98 21
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Table-1 Botanical Classification of black pepper Groups Name
Kingdom Plantae
Subkingdom Tracheobionta
Superdivision Spermatophyta
Division Magnoliophyta
Class Magnoliopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Family Piperales
Order Piperaceae
Genus Piper L
Specie Piper nigrum L Source USDA NRCS 2010 The PLANTS Database (httpplants usdagov 9 May 2010)
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Table 2 Rich phytochemistry of the black pepper Sr No Researcher Chemical Components Percentage
1 Lee et al (2004) Singletary (2010)
Essential oil Piperine Chavicine Piperidine Fatty oils Resin Starch
1-25 5-9 1 8 6-8 0-5 22-42
2 Ravindran and Johny (2001)
Essential oil Piperine Starch Oleoresin
04 to 70 20 to 74 15-45 35-12
3 Murthy and Bhattacharya (2008)
Essential oil (limonene β-caryophyllene sabinene and β-pinene)
4 Singh et al (2005) Acetone extract Piperine Piperolein Piper amide Guineensine
335 137 34 323
5 Utpala et al (2008) Phenol contents 03 to 08 mgg
6 Orav et al (2004) Musenga et al (2007)
Essential oil
β-caryophyllene Limonene β-pinene ∆-3-carene Sabinene α-pinene Eugenol Terpinen-4-ol Hedycaryol β-eudesmol Caryophyllene oxide α-phellandrene
14-704 29-384 07-256 17-190 0-122 03-104 01-410 0-132 0-91 0-97 01-72 NA
7 Jirovetz et al (2002) Elemol Germacrene-D Limonene Β-pinene α-pinene β-ocimine β-pinene α-phellandrene αhumulene ∆-carene Βphellandrene T-muurolol
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Table 3 Functional amp Nutraceuticals Effect of Bioactive Compounds of Black Pepper
Bioactive compounds
Functional amp Nutraceuticals Role Researchers
Piperine
1 Bio-absorption of vitamins and trace elements 2 Effective against acute inflammatory process 3 Antimicrobial properties 4 Improved functionality of gastrointestinal tract 5 Decreased body weight and visceral fat accumulation 6 Improved bioavailability of curcumin and catechins 7 Enhanced bioavailability of many drugs 8 Piperine ameliorate the chronic mild stress 9 Reduce risk of cancer 10 reducing the extent of toxicity of certain components
Kumoro et al 2009 Capasso et al 2002 Bang et al 2009 Sangwan et al 2008 Badmaev et al 2000 Okumura et al 2010 Singletary 2010 Pattanaik et al 2009 Li et al 2007 Vellaichamy et al 2009 Han et al 2008
Essential oil
1 Contributes aroma 2 Control worm infestations
Zachariah et al 2010 Dorman and Deans 2000
Phenolics 1 Reduce oxidation process 2 Ameliorating oxidative stress
Renjie et al 2010 Saxena et al 2007
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Journal Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition Manuscript ID BFSN-2011-0286 Manuscript Title BLACK PEPPER AND HEALTH CLAIMS A COMPREHENSIVE
TREATISE
Dear Editor I have seen the reviewerrsquos comments eagerly and made the following changes in the article as per desired Query 1 The some text in the article should be written again as language should be
simple and lucid for the readers and researchers The use of same
sentencesconcepts aspects at multiple places should be avoided
Answer 1 Corrections have been made Now appropriate words are used for
specific purpose
Query 2 Health benefits should be checked again and each aspect should be
discussed only at one place I would suggest the authors to add up one or
two table regarding the health promoting potential of the black pepper
Answer 2 Every aspect related to health endorsing effects of black pepper has been
discussed separately only at one place Table regarding health benefits of
black pepper has now been added in the manuscript
Query 3 Finally yet importantly grammatical errors should be removed
Answer 3 All grammatical errors have been eliminated from the text
Query 4 The first line of the abstract should be as ldquoFor millennia spices have been
an integral part of human diets and commerce Recently the widespread
recognition of diet-health linkages bolsters the dietary importance of
spices and herbsrdquo
Answer 4 It has been changed according to reviewerrsquos comments
Query 5 The words selection should be appropriate especially in the abstract
section eg ldquoholdrdquo is used twice that should be avoided
Answer 5 Proper and suitable words has been incorporated in text especially
abstract portion and duplication has been removed
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Query 6 Page 1 Line 24 The sentence use should ldquoBlack pepper (Piper nigrum L)
is an important healthy food owing to its antioxidant amp antimicrobial
potential and gastro-protective modulesrdquo
Answer 6 Now sentence is according to reviewerrsquos suggestions
Query 7 From abstract ldquoMore recently cell-culture studies and animal modeling
predicted the role of black pepper against number of maladiesrdquo can be
omitted as its duplication of same concepts mentioned earlier
Answer 7 We all authors have discussed and suggested that this sentence has
different meanings and not considered as duplication
Query 8 Page 1 Line 37 Component should be replaced with components in the
abstract Accordingly the complete sentence should be re-written
Answer 8 The word ldquocomponentsrdquo has remained same as it means different
components of piper nigrum
Query 9 Meta-analysis represents single expression or experiment so it should be
changed to meta-analyses
Answer 9 Changes has been incorporated according to reviewerrsquos comments
Query 10 First and second paragraph can be combined into one I think following
could be one possibility ldquoIn the recent era efforts have been directed to
establish scientific rationale for health improving potential of functional
and nutraceuticals foods Amongst prevention of cardiovascular
disorders (CVD) cancer insurgence diabetes mellitus Alzheimerrsquos
disease and variety of inflammatory ailments through dietary modules is
of prime consideration Moreover emerging findings in the nutrigenomics
and proteomics further reflected their importance in a deeper sense
(Chonpathompikunlert et al 2010) The list of healthy foods marketed
with distinct health claims is long enough However spices and their
bioactive components are more promising candidates for their inclusion in
diet-based regimens to improve human health (Geoffrey 2006 Butt et al
2009) Their different parts including dried seed bark fruit root and
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flower are in use as food adjuncts that impart flavor aroma and color to
foods (Srinivasan 2008 Singletary 2010)rdquo
Answer 10 First and second paragraph of manuscript has now been combined
Query 11 Chonpathompikunlert et al 2010 should be checked again Is paper
published in 2010 or 2009 as two references are given in reference section
Answer 11 Chonpathompikunlert et al 2010 has been published in 2010
Query 12 Why authors written these sentence eg ldquoBeing the sole reason for many
of the attacks in the ancient ages still considered instrumental in the
economies of many nations across the globe (Srinivasan 2005)rdquo and
ldquoDuring the era of industrialization and globalization these commodities
were traded in the western countries that led to wide bloom in their
productionrdquo as they must be deleted I would suggest authors to look into
introduction again and reduce its length to 34th Moreover the sentences
should be linked with each in the same paragraphs
Answer 12 The Correction has been and these sentences were deleted from the text
Query 13 Page 3 Line 1 Human subject should be replaced with human subjects
Answer 13 It has been done according to suggestions
Query 14 The last two paragraphs can also be merged up into one
Answer 14 Both paragraphs has been combined
Query 15 Functional uses can be replaced with applications
Answer 15 Changes has been incorporated according to comment
Query 16 The first paragraph should be re-written again Last sentence can be
deleted The authors should delete the reference ldquoDM 2009rdquo
Answer 16 Changes have been made in first paragraph Reference has also been
deleted
Query 17 The authors should be specific is use of unit systems as molminus1 is not right
as it should be molminus1 Please check the manuscript again
Answer 17 Unit has been written properly All manuscript has now been carefully
written
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Query 18 ldquoPiperine and its allied components like piperidine and chavicine are
responsible for pungent properties of black pepper (Badmaev et al 2000
Bhattacharjee and Sengupta 2009)rdquo should be adjusted at the end of first
paragraph of heading ldquopiperinerdquo
Answer 18 Correction has been made accordingly
Query 19 Page 6 Line 17 ldquoBlack pepper essential oil contributes towards the aroma
oleoresin contributes towards the overall taste and the alkaloid piperine
imparts pungency (Zachariah et al 2010)rdquo should be adjusted in the first
paragraph of the main heading
Answer 19 All has been incorporated according to reviewerrsquos suggestion
Query 20 The section of essential oil amp phenolics should be re-written
Answer 20 This portion has now been re-written again
Query 21 The introduction of each aspectsub-heading should be deleted It will
reduce the length of the article considerably The same point is valid for
some other parts of the manuscript too eg Page 7 (Line 13-19) Page 10
(Line 4-10) Page 14 Line 7-21) Page 18 (Line 28-30) etc The text should
be reduced in all these cases
Answer 21 All sub headings has been deleted from the text
Query 22 Humanity should be replaced with mankind as humanity is property not
noun
Answer 22 Humanity has now been replaced with mankind
Query 23 ldquousing different assays ie thiobarbituric acid value (TBA) DPPH radical
scavenging and total antioxidant activity (FTC method)rdquo can be deleted
Answer 23 It has been done according to reviewerrsquos comments
Query 24 ldquoIn addition the inhibitory action as observed through FTC method
strengthened the claims for strong antioxidant activities of essential oil
and oleoresinsrdquo can also be deleted
Answer 24 It has been done according to reviewerrsquos comments
Query 25 Page 8 Line 18 Paragraph needs re-phrasing to make it lucid
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Answer 25 Paragraph has been re-phrased
Query 26 ldquoSpices and herbs are traditional remedies to cure some maladies and
diseased conditions in South Asian territoriesrdquo is duplication thus should
be removed
Answer 26 All duplicate sentences have been removed from the text
Query 27 Re-arrange the section ldquoAnti-inflammatory Potentialrdquo to make it lucid and
introductory details should be avoided eg ldquoThey postulated that
inhibition of interlukon (IL6) matrix metalloproteinase (MMPs)
prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) and activator protein 1rdquo need further clarity
Answer 27 The paragraph has been re-arranged and cleared completely
Query 28 C Antimicrobial Potential of Black Pepper Reference support is limited
Answer 28 More references has now been added in this portion
Query 29 Gastrointestinal health and nutrient absorption needs revision in first and
last paragraph to clear the evidences presented
Answer 29 The literature regarding gastrointestinal health and nutrient absorption
has been revised properly
Query 30 Page 13 Line 5-21 Can data be presented in Tabular form
Answer 30 The details are mentioned in the text Therefore its tabular presentation
would be only duplication of findings not else
Query 31 ldquoSeveral research interventions resulted in finalizing the assumption that
the depressed state is result of many factors that act into play of which
patho-physiological changes of depression includes the increased
glucocorticoid secretion followed by decreased level of brain derived
neurotrophic factor in the hippocampusrdquo can be deleted
Answer 31 The section has been deletec
Query 32 ldquoThe combination of all these parameters can lead to the state where
reduction of hippocampal volume occurs thus resulting in depression and
allied discrepanciesrdquo can also be deleted
Answer 32 The section has been deletec
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Query 33 ldquoChronic stress procedure (CSP) induction in rats is suitable model used
worldwide to assess the potential of dietary components and drugs
against depressionrdquo can also be deleted
Answer 33 The section has been deletec
Query 34 ldquoThe efficacy of drugs is limited as they are effective in the initial stages
but unable to stop the cascade of events going on the central nervous
systemrdquo can not be claimed as most of ailments are treated with the
pharmaceuticals
Answer 34 The section has been deleted and suggestion has been incorporated
Query 35 Last paragraph at Page 15 should be re-written
Answer 35 The last paragraph has been skipped as it was carrying information
supported by only one or two references
Query 36 First paragraph at ldquoBlack pepper against cancerrdquo should be revised
Answer 36 The paragraph is revised and its now writes as ldquoAccording to an estimate
the prevalence of cancer can be reduced (30 to 40) with the dietary habits
(Anto et al 2002 Zhou et al 2003) Some population-based studies also
indicated that consumption of foods rich in bioactive molecules can
decrease the risk of various ailments especially cancer In this regard
consumption of spices is positively correlated with reduced risks of cancer
incidence in Asian and Mediterranean regions (Mohandes et al 1999)
Even the higher risk of malignancies in developing economies can be
linked with the reduced intake of spices (Fleischauer et al 2000 Sloan
2005 Selvendiran et al 2005)rdquo
Query 37 The citations like ldquoZhou et al (2003)rdquo Vellaichamy et al (2009) and
Krishnakumar et al (2009) needs little elaboration regarding their findings
and mechanisms of action Its looks only addition of references as their
results is not properly elaborated
Answer 37 The results of researchers suggested above are mentioned in the text
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Query 38 The section ldquoOther Health Benefitsrdquo needs some greater considerations as
authors just piled up information and literature rather made conclusive
discussion The section can be completely omitted However if authors
want to retain the text than a Tablefigure can be more useful
Answer 38 The section is reviewed again and duplications and unnecessary details
are now skipped from the text
Query 39 Paragraph starting from Vanilloid receptor (TRPV1) should be completely
omitted ass its just contains three studies and no clear links are discussed
with special reference to nutrition point of view
Answer 39 The complete paragraph has been deleted
Query 40 In my view ldquoSome other studies are also available regarding health
promoting potentials of black pepper However many of them are limited
in their applications owing to lack of animal studiesrdquo should be added at
the end of heading ldquoOther health benefitsrdquo
Answer 40 The answer is same as to mentioned in Suggestion 35
Query 41 Authors should check references section again for style and etc Some
references needs to be cited in the text and vice versa
Answer 41 The references style has been checked again and mistakes observed are
corrected
I would like accept that mistakes removed from the article considerably and indeed I am looking forward for better write-up and presentation skills in the future Lastly I would like to request to kindly accept the manuscript as it has been considerably improved Corresponding authors M Tauseef Sultan Assistant Professor Bahauddin Zakariya University Multan Email tauseefsultanhotmailcom
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Table-1 Botanical Classification of black pepper Groups Name
Kingdom Plantae
Subkingdom Tracheobionta
Superdivision Spermatophyta
Division Magnoliophyta
Class Magnoliopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Family Piperales
Order Piperaceae
Genus Piper L
Specie Piper nigrum L Source USDA NRCS 2010 The PLANTS Database (httpplants usdagov 9 May 2010)
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Table 2 Rich phytochemistry of the black pepper Sr No Researcher Chemical Components Percentage
1 Lee et al (2004) Singletary (2010)
Essential oil Piperine Chavicine Piperidine Fatty oils Resin Starch
1-25 5-9 1 8 6-8 0-5 22-42
2 Ravindran and Johny (2001)
Essential oil Piperine Starch Oleoresin
04 to 70 20 to 74 15-45 35-12
3 Murthy and Bhattacharya (2008)
Essential oil (limonene β-caryophyllene sabinene and β-pinene)
4 Singh et al (2005) Acetone extract Piperine Piperolein Piper amide Guineensine
335 137 34 323
5 Utpala et al (2008) Phenol contents 03 to 08 mgg
6 Orav et al (2004) Musenga et al (2007)
Essential oil
β-caryophyllene Limonene β-pinene ∆-3-carene Sabinene α-pinene Eugenol Terpinen-4-ol Hedycaryol β-eudesmol Caryophyllene oxide α-phellandrene
14-704 29-384 07-256 17-190 0-122 03-104 01-410 0-132 0-91 0-97 01-72 NA
7 Jirovetz et al (2002) Elemol Germacrene-D Limonene Β-pinene α-pinene β-ocimine β-pinene α-phellandrene αhumulene ∆-carene Βphellandrene T-muurolol
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Table 3 Functional amp Nutraceuticals Effect of Bioactive Compounds of Black Pepper
Bioactive compounds
Functional amp Nutraceuticals Role Researchers
Piperine
1 Bio-absorption of vitamins and trace elements 2 Effective against acute inflammatory process 3 Antimicrobial properties 4 Improved functionality of gastrointestinal tract 5 Decreased body weight and visceral fat accumulation 6 Improved bioavailability of curcumin and catechins 7 Enhanced bioavailability of many drugs 8 Piperine ameliorate the chronic mild stress 9 Reduce risk of cancer 10 reducing the extent of toxicity of certain components
Kumoro et al 2009 Capasso et al 2002 Bang et al 2009 Sangwan et al 2008 Badmaev et al 2000 Okumura et al 2010 Singletary 2010 Pattanaik et al 2009 Li et al 2007 Vellaichamy et al 2009 Han et al 2008
Essential oil
1 Contributes aroma 2 Control worm infestations
Zachariah et al 2010 Dorman and Deans 2000
Phenolics 1 Reduce oxidation process 2 Ameliorating oxidative stress
Renjie et al 2010 Saxena et al 2007
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nly
Journal Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition Manuscript ID BFSN-2011-0286 Manuscript Title BLACK PEPPER AND HEALTH CLAIMS A COMPREHENSIVE
TREATISE
Dear Editor I have seen the reviewerrsquos comments eagerly and made the following changes in the article as per desired Query 1 The some text in the article should be written again as language should be
simple and lucid for the readers and researchers The use of same
sentencesconcepts aspects at multiple places should be avoided
Answer 1 Corrections have been made Now appropriate words are used for
specific purpose
Query 2 Health benefits should be checked again and each aspect should be
discussed only at one place I would suggest the authors to add up one or
two table regarding the health promoting potential of the black pepper
Answer 2 Every aspect related to health endorsing effects of black pepper has been
discussed separately only at one place Table regarding health benefits of
black pepper has now been added in the manuscript
Query 3 Finally yet importantly grammatical errors should be removed
Answer 3 All grammatical errors have been eliminated from the text
Query 4 The first line of the abstract should be as ldquoFor millennia spices have been
an integral part of human diets and commerce Recently the widespread
recognition of diet-health linkages bolsters the dietary importance of
spices and herbsrdquo
Answer 4 It has been changed according to reviewerrsquos comments
Query 5 The words selection should be appropriate especially in the abstract
section eg ldquoholdrdquo is used twice that should be avoided
Answer 5 Proper and suitable words has been incorporated in text especially
abstract portion and duplication has been removed
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Query 6 Page 1 Line 24 The sentence use should ldquoBlack pepper (Piper nigrum L)
is an important healthy food owing to its antioxidant amp antimicrobial
potential and gastro-protective modulesrdquo
Answer 6 Now sentence is according to reviewerrsquos suggestions
Query 7 From abstract ldquoMore recently cell-culture studies and animal modeling
predicted the role of black pepper against number of maladiesrdquo can be
omitted as its duplication of same concepts mentioned earlier
Answer 7 We all authors have discussed and suggested that this sentence has
different meanings and not considered as duplication
Query 8 Page 1 Line 37 Component should be replaced with components in the
abstract Accordingly the complete sentence should be re-written
Answer 8 The word ldquocomponentsrdquo has remained same as it means different
components of piper nigrum
Query 9 Meta-analysis represents single expression or experiment so it should be
changed to meta-analyses
Answer 9 Changes has been incorporated according to reviewerrsquos comments
Query 10 First and second paragraph can be combined into one I think following
could be one possibility ldquoIn the recent era efforts have been directed to
establish scientific rationale for health improving potential of functional
and nutraceuticals foods Amongst prevention of cardiovascular
disorders (CVD) cancer insurgence diabetes mellitus Alzheimerrsquos
disease and variety of inflammatory ailments through dietary modules is
of prime consideration Moreover emerging findings in the nutrigenomics
and proteomics further reflected their importance in a deeper sense
(Chonpathompikunlert et al 2010) The list of healthy foods marketed
with distinct health claims is long enough However spices and their
bioactive components are more promising candidates for their inclusion in
diet-based regimens to improve human health (Geoffrey 2006 Butt et al
2009) Their different parts including dried seed bark fruit root and
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flower are in use as food adjuncts that impart flavor aroma and color to
foods (Srinivasan 2008 Singletary 2010)rdquo
Answer 10 First and second paragraph of manuscript has now been combined
Query 11 Chonpathompikunlert et al 2010 should be checked again Is paper
published in 2010 or 2009 as two references are given in reference section
Answer 11 Chonpathompikunlert et al 2010 has been published in 2010
Query 12 Why authors written these sentence eg ldquoBeing the sole reason for many
of the attacks in the ancient ages still considered instrumental in the
economies of many nations across the globe (Srinivasan 2005)rdquo and
ldquoDuring the era of industrialization and globalization these commodities
were traded in the western countries that led to wide bloom in their
productionrdquo as they must be deleted I would suggest authors to look into
introduction again and reduce its length to 34th Moreover the sentences
should be linked with each in the same paragraphs
Answer 12 The Correction has been and these sentences were deleted from the text
Query 13 Page 3 Line 1 Human subject should be replaced with human subjects
Answer 13 It has been done according to suggestions
Query 14 The last two paragraphs can also be merged up into one
Answer 14 Both paragraphs has been combined
Query 15 Functional uses can be replaced with applications
Answer 15 Changes has been incorporated according to comment
Query 16 The first paragraph should be re-written again Last sentence can be
deleted The authors should delete the reference ldquoDM 2009rdquo
Answer 16 Changes have been made in first paragraph Reference has also been
deleted
Query 17 The authors should be specific is use of unit systems as molminus1 is not right
as it should be molminus1 Please check the manuscript again
Answer 17 Unit has been written properly All manuscript has now been carefully
written
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Query 18 ldquoPiperine and its allied components like piperidine and chavicine are
responsible for pungent properties of black pepper (Badmaev et al 2000
Bhattacharjee and Sengupta 2009)rdquo should be adjusted at the end of first
paragraph of heading ldquopiperinerdquo
Answer 18 Correction has been made accordingly
Query 19 Page 6 Line 17 ldquoBlack pepper essential oil contributes towards the aroma
oleoresin contributes towards the overall taste and the alkaloid piperine
imparts pungency (Zachariah et al 2010)rdquo should be adjusted in the first
paragraph of the main heading
Answer 19 All has been incorporated according to reviewerrsquos suggestion
Query 20 The section of essential oil amp phenolics should be re-written
Answer 20 This portion has now been re-written again
Query 21 The introduction of each aspectsub-heading should be deleted It will
reduce the length of the article considerably The same point is valid for
some other parts of the manuscript too eg Page 7 (Line 13-19) Page 10
(Line 4-10) Page 14 Line 7-21) Page 18 (Line 28-30) etc The text should
be reduced in all these cases
Answer 21 All sub headings has been deleted from the text
Query 22 Humanity should be replaced with mankind as humanity is property not
noun
Answer 22 Humanity has now been replaced with mankind
Query 23 ldquousing different assays ie thiobarbituric acid value (TBA) DPPH radical
scavenging and total antioxidant activity (FTC method)rdquo can be deleted
Answer 23 It has been done according to reviewerrsquos comments
Query 24 ldquoIn addition the inhibitory action as observed through FTC method
strengthened the claims for strong antioxidant activities of essential oil
and oleoresinsrdquo can also be deleted
Answer 24 It has been done according to reviewerrsquos comments
Query 25 Page 8 Line 18 Paragraph needs re-phrasing to make it lucid
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Answer 25 Paragraph has been re-phrased
Query 26 ldquoSpices and herbs are traditional remedies to cure some maladies and
diseased conditions in South Asian territoriesrdquo is duplication thus should
be removed
Answer 26 All duplicate sentences have been removed from the text
Query 27 Re-arrange the section ldquoAnti-inflammatory Potentialrdquo to make it lucid and
introductory details should be avoided eg ldquoThey postulated that
inhibition of interlukon (IL6) matrix metalloproteinase (MMPs)
prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) and activator protein 1rdquo need further clarity
Answer 27 The paragraph has been re-arranged and cleared completely
Query 28 C Antimicrobial Potential of Black Pepper Reference support is limited
Answer 28 More references has now been added in this portion
Query 29 Gastrointestinal health and nutrient absorption needs revision in first and
last paragraph to clear the evidences presented
Answer 29 The literature regarding gastrointestinal health and nutrient absorption
has been revised properly
Query 30 Page 13 Line 5-21 Can data be presented in Tabular form
Answer 30 The details are mentioned in the text Therefore its tabular presentation
would be only duplication of findings not else
Query 31 ldquoSeveral research interventions resulted in finalizing the assumption that
the depressed state is result of many factors that act into play of which
patho-physiological changes of depression includes the increased
glucocorticoid secretion followed by decreased level of brain derived
neurotrophic factor in the hippocampusrdquo can be deleted
Answer 31 The section has been deletec
Query 32 ldquoThe combination of all these parameters can lead to the state where
reduction of hippocampal volume occurs thus resulting in depression and
allied discrepanciesrdquo can also be deleted
Answer 32 The section has been deletec
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Query 33 ldquoChronic stress procedure (CSP) induction in rats is suitable model used
worldwide to assess the potential of dietary components and drugs
against depressionrdquo can also be deleted
Answer 33 The section has been deletec
Query 34 ldquoThe efficacy of drugs is limited as they are effective in the initial stages
but unable to stop the cascade of events going on the central nervous
systemrdquo can not be claimed as most of ailments are treated with the
pharmaceuticals
Answer 34 The section has been deleted and suggestion has been incorporated
Query 35 Last paragraph at Page 15 should be re-written
Answer 35 The last paragraph has been skipped as it was carrying information
supported by only one or two references
Query 36 First paragraph at ldquoBlack pepper against cancerrdquo should be revised
Answer 36 The paragraph is revised and its now writes as ldquoAccording to an estimate
the prevalence of cancer can be reduced (30 to 40) with the dietary habits
(Anto et al 2002 Zhou et al 2003) Some population-based studies also
indicated that consumption of foods rich in bioactive molecules can
decrease the risk of various ailments especially cancer In this regard
consumption of spices is positively correlated with reduced risks of cancer
incidence in Asian and Mediterranean regions (Mohandes et al 1999)
Even the higher risk of malignancies in developing economies can be
linked with the reduced intake of spices (Fleischauer et al 2000 Sloan
2005 Selvendiran et al 2005)rdquo
Query 37 The citations like ldquoZhou et al (2003)rdquo Vellaichamy et al (2009) and
Krishnakumar et al (2009) needs little elaboration regarding their findings
and mechanisms of action Its looks only addition of references as their
results is not properly elaborated
Answer 37 The results of researchers suggested above are mentioned in the text
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Query 38 The section ldquoOther Health Benefitsrdquo needs some greater considerations as
authors just piled up information and literature rather made conclusive
discussion The section can be completely omitted However if authors
want to retain the text than a Tablefigure can be more useful
Answer 38 The section is reviewed again and duplications and unnecessary details
are now skipped from the text
Query 39 Paragraph starting from Vanilloid receptor (TRPV1) should be completely
omitted ass its just contains three studies and no clear links are discussed
with special reference to nutrition point of view
Answer 39 The complete paragraph has been deleted
Query 40 In my view ldquoSome other studies are also available regarding health
promoting potentials of black pepper However many of them are limited
in their applications owing to lack of animal studiesrdquo should be added at
the end of heading ldquoOther health benefitsrdquo
Answer 40 The answer is same as to mentioned in Suggestion 35
Query 41 Authors should check references section again for style and etc Some
references needs to be cited in the text and vice versa
Answer 41 The references style has been checked again and mistakes observed are
corrected
I would like accept that mistakes removed from the article considerably and indeed I am looking forward for better write-up and presentation skills in the future Lastly I would like to request to kindly accept the manuscript as it has been considerably improved Corresponding authors M Tauseef Sultan Assistant Professor Bahauddin Zakariya University Multan Email tauseefsultanhotmailcom
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Table 2 Rich phytochemistry of the black pepper Sr No Researcher Chemical Components Percentage
1 Lee et al (2004) Singletary (2010)
Essential oil Piperine Chavicine Piperidine Fatty oils Resin Starch
1-25 5-9 1 8 6-8 0-5 22-42
2 Ravindran and Johny (2001)
Essential oil Piperine Starch Oleoresin
04 to 70 20 to 74 15-45 35-12
3 Murthy and Bhattacharya (2008)
Essential oil (limonene β-caryophyllene sabinene and β-pinene)
4 Singh et al (2005) Acetone extract Piperine Piperolein Piper amide Guineensine
335 137 34 323
5 Utpala et al (2008) Phenol contents 03 to 08 mgg
6 Orav et al (2004) Musenga et al (2007)
Essential oil
β-caryophyllene Limonene β-pinene ∆-3-carene Sabinene α-pinene Eugenol Terpinen-4-ol Hedycaryol β-eudesmol Caryophyllene oxide α-phellandrene
14-704 29-384 07-256 17-190 0-122 03-104 01-410 0-132 0-91 0-97 01-72 NA
7 Jirovetz et al (2002) Elemol Germacrene-D Limonene Β-pinene α-pinene β-ocimine β-pinene α-phellandrene αhumulene ∆-carene Βphellandrene T-muurolol
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Table 3 Functional amp Nutraceuticals Effect of Bioactive Compounds of Black Pepper
Bioactive compounds
Functional amp Nutraceuticals Role Researchers
Piperine
1 Bio-absorption of vitamins and trace elements 2 Effective against acute inflammatory process 3 Antimicrobial properties 4 Improved functionality of gastrointestinal tract 5 Decreased body weight and visceral fat accumulation 6 Improved bioavailability of curcumin and catechins 7 Enhanced bioavailability of many drugs 8 Piperine ameliorate the chronic mild stress 9 Reduce risk of cancer 10 reducing the extent of toxicity of certain components
Kumoro et al 2009 Capasso et al 2002 Bang et al 2009 Sangwan et al 2008 Badmaev et al 2000 Okumura et al 2010 Singletary 2010 Pattanaik et al 2009 Li et al 2007 Vellaichamy et al 2009 Han et al 2008
Essential oil
1 Contributes aroma 2 Control worm infestations
Zachariah et al 2010 Dorman and Deans 2000
Phenolics 1 Reduce oxidation process 2 Ameliorating oxidative stress
Renjie et al 2010 Saxena et al 2007
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Journal Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition Manuscript ID BFSN-2011-0286 Manuscript Title BLACK PEPPER AND HEALTH CLAIMS A COMPREHENSIVE
TREATISE
Dear Editor I have seen the reviewerrsquos comments eagerly and made the following changes in the article as per desired Query 1 The some text in the article should be written again as language should be
simple and lucid for the readers and researchers The use of same
sentencesconcepts aspects at multiple places should be avoided
Answer 1 Corrections have been made Now appropriate words are used for
specific purpose
Query 2 Health benefits should be checked again and each aspect should be
discussed only at one place I would suggest the authors to add up one or
two table regarding the health promoting potential of the black pepper
Answer 2 Every aspect related to health endorsing effects of black pepper has been
discussed separately only at one place Table regarding health benefits of
black pepper has now been added in the manuscript
Query 3 Finally yet importantly grammatical errors should be removed
Answer 3 All grammatical errors have been eliminated from the text
Query 4 The first line of the abstract should be as ldquoFor millennia spices have been
an integral part of human diets and commerce Recently the widespread
recognition of diet-health linkages bolsters the dietary importance of
spices and herbsrdquo
Answer 4 It has been changed according to reviewerrsquos comments
Query 5 The words selection should be appropriate especially in the abstract
section eg ldquoholdrdquo is used twice that should be avoided
Answer 5 Proper and suitable words has been incorporated in text especially
abstract portion and duplication has been removed
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Query 6 Page 1 Line 24 The sentence use should ldquoBlack pepper (Piper nigrum L)
is an important healthy food owing to its antioxidant amp antimicrobial
potential and gastro-protective modulesrdquo
Answer 6 Now sentence is according to reviewerrsquos suggestions
Query 7 From abstract ldquoMore recently cell-culture studies and animal modeling
predicted the role of black pepper against number of maladiesrdquo can be
omitted as its duplication of same concepts mentioned earlier
Answer 7 We all authors have discussed and suggested that this sentence has
different meanings and not considered as duplication
Query 8 Page 1 Line 37 Component should be replaced with components in the
abstract Accordingly the complete sentence should be re-written
Answer 8 The word ldquocomponentsrdquo has remained same as it means different
components of piper nigrum
Query 9 Meta-analysis represents single expression or experiment so it should be
changed to meta-analyses
Answer 9 Changes has been incorporated according to reviewerrsquos comments
Query 10 First and second paragraph can be combined into one I think following
could be one possibility ldquoIn the recent era efforts have been directed to
establish scientific rationale for health improving potential of functional
and nutraceuticals foods Amongst prevention of cardiovascular
disorders (CVD) cancer insurgence diabetes mellitus Alzheimerrsquos
disease and variety of inflammatory ailments through dietary modules is
of prime consideration Moreover emerging findings in the nutrigenomics
and proteomics further reflected their importance in a deeper sense
(Chonpathompikunlert et al 2010) The list of healthy foods marketed
with distinct health claims is long enough However spices and their
bioactive components are more promising candidates for their inclusion in
diet-based regimens to improve human health (Geoffrey 2006 Butt et al
2009) Their different parts including dried seed bark fruit root and
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flower are in use as food adjuncts that impart flavor aroma and color to
foods (Srinivasan 2008 Singletary 2010)rdquo
Answer 10 First and second paragraph of manuscript has now been combined
Query 11 Chonpathompikunlert et al 2010 should be checked again Is paper
published in 2010 or 2009 as two references are given in reference section
Answer 11 Chonpathompikunlert et al 2010 has been published in 2010
Query 12 Why authors written these sentence eg ldquoBeing the sole reason for many
of the attacks in the ancient ages still considered instrumental in the
economies of many nations across the globe (Srinivasan 2005)rdquo and
ldquoDuring the era of industrialization and globalization these commodities
were traded in the western countries that led to wide bloom in their
productionrdquo as they must be deleted I would suggest authors to look into
introduction again and reduce its length to 34th Moreover the sentences
should be linked with each in the same paragraphs
Answer 12 The Correction has been and these sentences were deleted from the text
Query 13 Page 3 Line 1 Human subject should be replaced with human subjects
Answer 13 It has been done according to suggestions
Query 14 The last two paragraphs can also be merged up into one
Answer 14 Both paragraphs has been combined
Query 15 Functional uses can be replaced with applications
Answer 15 Changes has been incorporated according to comment
Query 16 The first paragraph should be re-written again Last sentence can be
deleted The authors should delete the reference ldquoDM 2009rdquo
Answer 16 Changes have been made in first paragraph Reference has also been
deleted
Query 17 The authors should be specific is use of unit systems as molminus1 is not right
as it should be molminus1 Please check the manuscript again
Answer 17 Unit has been written properly All manuscript has now been carefully
written
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Query 18 ldquoPiperine and its allied components like piperidine and chavicine are
responsible for pungent properties of black pepper (Badmaev et al 2000
Bhattacharjee and Sengupta 2009)rdquo should be adjusted at the end of first
paragraph of heading ldquopiperinerdquo
Answer 18 Correction has been made accordingly
Query 19 Page 6 Line 17 ldquoBlack pepper essential oil contributes towards the aroma
oleoresin contributes towards the overall taste and the alkaloid piperine
imparts pungency (Zachariah et al 2010)rdquo should be adjusted in the first
paragraph of the main heading
Answer 19 All has been incorporated according to reviewerrsquos suggestion
Query 20 The section of essential oil amp phenolics should be re-written
Answer 20 This portion has now been re-written again
Query 21 The introduction of each aspectsub-heading should be deleted It will
reduce the length of the article considerably The same point is valid for
some other parts of the manuscript too eg Page 7 (Line 13-19) Page 10
(Line 4-10) Page 14 Line 7-21) Page 18 (Line 28-30) etc The text should
be reduced in all these cases
Answer 21 All sub headings has been deleted from the text
Query 22 Humanity should be replaced with mankind as humanity is property not
noun
Answer 22 Humanity has now been replaced with mankind
Query 23 ldquousing different assays ie thiobarbituric acid value (TBA) DPPH radical
scavenging and total antioxidant activity (FTC method)rdquo can be deleted
Answer 23 It has been done according to reviewerrsquos comments
Query 24 ldquoIn addition the inhibitory action as observed through FTC method
strengthened the claims for strong antioxidant activities of essential oil
and oleoresinsrdquo can also be deleted
Answer 24 It has been done according to reviewerrsquos comments
Query 25 Page 8 Line 18 Paragraph needs re-phrasing to make it lucid
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Answer 25 Paragraph has been re-phrased
Query 26 ldquoSpices and herbs are traditional remedies to cure some maladies and
diseased conditions in South Asian territoriesrdquo is duplication thus should
be removed
Answer 26 All duplicate sentences have been removed from the text
Query 27 Re-arrange the section ldquoAnti-inflammatory Potentialrdquo to make it lucid and
introductory details should be avoided eg ldquoThey postulated that
inhibition of interlukon (IL6) matrix metalloproteinase (MMPs)
prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) and activator protein 1rdquo need further clarity
Answer 27 The paragraph has been re-arranged and cleared completely
Query 28 C Antimicrobial Potential of Black Pepper Reference support is limited
Answer 28 More references has now been added in this portion
Query 29 Gastrointestinal health and nutrient absorption needs revision in first and
last paragraph to clear the evidences presented
Answer 29 The literature regarding gastrointestinal health and nutrient absorption
has been revised properly
Query 30 Page 13 Line 5-21 Can data be presented in Tabular form
Answer 30 The details are mentioned in the text Therefore its tabular presentation
would be only duplication of findings not else
Query 31 ldquoSeveral research interventions resulted in finalizing the assumption that
the depressed state is result of many factors that act into play of which
patho-physiological changes of depression includes the increased
glucocorticoid secretion followed by decreased level of brain derived
neurotrophic factor in the hippocampusrdquo can be deleted
Answer 31 The section has been deletec
Query 32 ldquoThe combination of all these parameters can lead to the state where
reduction of hippocampal volume occurs thus resulting in depression and
allied discrepanciesrdquo can also be deleted
Answer 32 The section has been deletec
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nly
Query 33 ldquoChronic stress procedure (CSP) induction in rats is suitable model used
worldwide to assess the potential of dietary components and drugs
against depressionrdquo can also be deleted
Answer 33 The section has been deletec
Query 34 ldquoThe efficacy of drugs is limited as they are effective in the initial stages
but unable to stop the cascade of events going on the central nervous
systemrdquo can not be claimed as most of ailments are treated with the
pharmaceuticals
Answer 34 The section has been deleted and suggestion has been incorporated
Query 35 Last paragraph at Page 15 should be re-written
Answer 35 The last paragraph has been skipped as it was carrying information
supported by only one or two references
Query 36 First paragraph at ldquoBlack pepper against cancerrdquo should be revised
Answer 36 The paragraph is revised and its now writes as ldquoAccording to an estimate
the prevalence of cancer can be reduced (30 to 40) with the dietary habits
(Anto et al 2002 Zhou et al 2003) Some population-based studies also
indicated that consumption of foods rich in bioactive molecules can
decrease the risk of various ailments especially cancer In this regard
consumption of spices is positively correlated with reduced risks of cancer
incidence in Asian and Mediterranean regions (Mohandes et al 1999)
Even the higher risk of malignancies in developing economies can be
linked with the reduced intake of spices (Fleischauer et al 2000 Sloan
2005 Selvendiran et al 2005)rdquo
Query 37 The citations like ldquoZhou et al (2003)rdquo Vellaichamy et al (2009) and
Krishnakumar et al (2009) needs little elaboration regarding their findings
and mechanisms of action Its looks only addition of references as their
results is not properly elaborated
Answer 37 The results of researchers suggested above are mentioned in the text
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nly
Query 38 The section ldquoOther Health Benefitsrdquo needs some greater considerations as
authors just piled up information and literature rather made conclusive
discussion The section can be completely omitted However if authors
want to retain the text than a Tablefigure can be more useful
Answer 38 The section is reviewed again and duplications and unnecessary details
are now skipped from the text
Query 39 Paragraph starting from Vanilloid receptor (TRPV1) should be completely
omitted ass its just contains three studies and no clear links are discussed
with special reference to nutrition point of view
Answer 39 The complete paragraph has been deleted
Query 40 In my view ldquoSome other studies are also available regarding health
promoting potentials of black pepper However many of them are limited
in their applications owing to lack of animal studiesrdquo should be added at
the end of heading ldquoOther health benefitsrdquo
Answer 40 The answer is same as to mentioned in Suggestion 35
Query 41 Authors should check references section again for style and etc Some
references needs to be cited in the text and vice versa
Answer 41 The references style has been checked again and mistakes observed are
corrected
I would like accept that mistakes removed from the article considerably and indeed I am looking forward for better write-up and presentation skills in the future Lastly I would like to request to kindly accept the manuscript as it has been considerably improved Corresponding authors M Tauseef Sultan Assistant Professor Bahauddin Zakariya University Multan Email tauseefsultanhotmailcom
Page 42 of 42
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nly
Table 3 Functional amp Nutraceuticals Effect of Bioactive Compounds of Black Pepper
Bioactive compounds
Functional amp Nutraceuticals Role Researchers
Piperine
1 Bio-absorption of vitamins and trace elements 2 Effective against acute inflammatory process 3 Antimicrobial properties 4 Improved functionality of gastrointestinal tract 5 Decreased body weight and visceral fat accumulation 6 Improved bioavailability of curcumin and catechins 7 Enhanced bioavailability of many drugs 8 Piperine ameliorate the chronic mild stress 9 Reduce risk of cancer 10 reducing the extent of toxicity of certain components
Kumoro et al 2009 Capasso et al 2002 Bang et al 2009 Sangwan et al 2008 Badmaev et al 2000 Okumura et al 2010 Singletary 2010 Pattanaik et al 2009 Li et al 2007 Vellaichamy et al 2009 Han et al 2008
Essential oil
1 Contributes aroma 2 Control worm infestations
Zachariah et al 2010 Dorman and Deans 2000
Phenolics 1 Reduce oxidation process 2 Ameliorating oxidative stress
Renjie et al 2010 Saxena et al 2007
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For Peer Review O
nly
Journal Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition Manuscript ID BFSN-2011-0286 Manuscript Title BLACK PEPPER AND HEALTH CLAIMS A COMPREHENSIVE
TREATISE
Dear Editor I have seen the reviewerrsquos comments eagerly and made the following changes in the article as per desired Query 1 The some text in the article should be written again as language should be
simple and lucid for the readers and researchers The use of same
sentencesconcepts aspects at multiple places should be avoided
Answer 1 Corrections have been made Now appropriate words are used for
specific purpose
Query 2 Health benefits should be checked again and each aspect should be
discussed only at one place I would suggest the authors to add up one or
two table regarding the health promoting potential of the black pepper
Answer 2 Every aspect related to health endorsing effects of black pepper has been
discussed separately only at one place Table regarding health benefits of
black pepper has now been added in the manuscript
Query 3 Finally yet importantly grammatical errors should be removed
Answer 3 All grammatical errors have been eliminated from the text
Query 4 The first line of the abstract should be as ldquoFor millennia spices have been
an integral part of human diets and commerce Recently the widespread
recognition of diet-health linkages bolsters the dietary importance of
spices and herbsrdquo
Answer 4 It has been changed according to reviewerrsquos comments
Query 5 The words selection should be appropriate especially in the abstract
section eg ldquoholdrdquo is used twice that should be avoided
Answer 5 Proper and suitable words has been incorporated in text especially
abstract portion and duplication has been removed
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Query 6 Page 1 Line 24 The sentence use should ldquoBlack pepper (Piper nigrum L)
is an important healthy food owing to its antioxidant amp antimicrobial
potential and gastro-protective modulesrdquo
Answer 6 Now sentence is according to reviewerrsquos suggestions
Query 7 From abstract ldquoMore recently cell-culture studies and animal modeling
predicted the role of black pepper against number of maladiesrdquo can be
omitted as its duplication of same concepts mentioned earlier
Answer 7 We all authors have discussed and suggested that this sentence has
different meanings and not considered as duplication
Query 8 Page 1 Line 37 Component should be replaced with components in the
abstract Accordingly the complete sentence should be re-written
Answer 8 The word ldquocomponentsrdquo has remained same as it means different
components of piper nigrum
Query 9 Meta-analysis represents single expression or experiment so it should be
changed to meta-analyses
Answer 9 Changes has been incorporated according to reviewerrsquos comments
Query 10 First and second paragraph can be combined into one I think following
could be one possibility ldquoIn the recent era efforts have been directed to
establish scientific rationale for health improving potential of functional
and nutraceuticals foods Amongst prevention of cardiovascular
disorders (CVD) cancer insurgence diabetes mellitus Alzheimerrsquos
disease and variety of inflammatory ailments through dietary modules is
of prime consideration Moreover emerging findings in the nutrigenomics
and proteomics further reflected their importance in a deeper sense
(Chonpathompikunlert et al 2010) The list of healthy foods marketed
with distinct health claims is long enough However spices and their
bioactive components are more promising candidates for their inclusion in
diet-based regimens to improve human health (Geoffrey 2006 Butt et al
2009) Their different parts including dried seed bark fruit root and
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flower are in use as food adjuncts that impart flavor aroma and color to
foods (Srinivasan 2008 Singletary 2010)rdquo
Answer 10 First and second paragraph of manuscript has now been combined
Query 11 Chonpathompikunlert et al 2010 should be checked again Is paper
published in 2010 or 2009 as two references are given in reference section
Answer 11 Chonpathompikunlert et al 2010 has been published in 2010
Query 12 Why authors written these sentence eg ldquoBeing the sole reason for many
of the attacks in the ancient ages still considered instrumental in the
economies of many nations across the globe (Srinivasan 2005)rdquo and
ldquoDuring the era of industrialization and globalization these commodities
were traded in the western countries that led to wide bloom in their
productionrdquo as they must be deleted I would suggest authors to look into
introduction again and reduce its length to 34th Moreover the sentences
should be linked with each in the same paragraphs
Answer 12 The Correction has been and these sentences were deleted from the text
Query 13 Page 3 Line 1 Human subject should be replaced with human subjects
Answer 13 It has been done according to suggestions
Query 14 The last two paragraphs can also be merged up into one
Answer 14 Both paragraphs has been combined
Query 15 Functional uses can be replaced with applications
Answer 15 Changes has been incorporated according to comment
Query 16 The first paragraph should be re-written again Last sentence can be
deleted The authors should delete the reference ldquoDM 2009rdquo
Answer 16 Changes have been made in first paragraph Reference has also been
deleted
Query 17 The authors should be specific is use of unit systems as molminus1 is not right
as it should be molminus1 Please check the manuscript again
Answer 17 Unit has been written properly All manuscript has now been carefully
written
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Query 18 ldquoPiperine and its allied components like piperidine and chavicine are
responsible for pungent properties of black pepper (Badmaev et al 2000
Bhattacharjee and Sengupta 2009)rdquo should be adjusted at the end of first
paragraph of heading ldquopiperinerdquo
Answer 18 Correction has been made accordingly
Query 19 Page 6 Line 17 ldquoBlack pepper essential oil contributes towards the aroma
oleoresin contributes towards the overall taste and the alkaloid piperine
imparts pungency (Zachariah et al 2010)rdquo should be adjusted in the first
paragraph of the main heading
Answer 19 All has been incorporated according to reviewerrsquos suggestion
Query 20 The section of essential oil amp phenolics should be re-written
Answer 20 This portion has now been re-written again
Query 21 The introduction of each aspectsub-heading should be deleted It will
reduce the length of the article considerably The same point is valid for
some other parts of the manuscript too eg Page 7 (Line 13-19) Page 10
(Line 4-10) Page 14 Line 7-21) Page 18 (Line 28-30) etc The text should
be reduced in all these cases
Answer 21 All sub headings has been deleted from the text
Query 22 Humanity should be replaced with mankind as humanity is property not
noun
Answer 22 Humanity has now been replaced with mankind
Query 23 ldquousing different assays ie thiobarbituric acid value (TBA) DPPH radical
scavenging and total antioxidant activity (FTC method)rdquo can be deleted
Answer 23 It has been done according to reviewerrsquos comments
Query 24 ldquoIn addition the inhibitory action as observed through FTC method
strengthened the claims for strong antioxidant activities of essential oil
and oleoresinsrdquo can also be deleted
Answer 24 It has been done according to reviewerrsquos comments
Query 25 Page 8 Line 18 Paragraph needs re-phrasing to make it lucid
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Answer 25 Paragraph has been re-phrased
Query 26 ldquoSpices and herbs are traditional remedies to cure some maladies and
diseased conditions in South Asian territoriesrdquo is duplication thus should
be removed
Answer 26 All duplicate sentences have been removed from the text
Query 27 Re-arrange the section ldquoAnti-inflammatory Potentialrdquo to make it lucid and
introductory details should be avoided eg ldquoThey postulated that
inhibition of interlukon (IL6) matrix metalloproteinase (MMPs)
prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) and activator protein 1rdquo need further clarity
Answer 27 The paragraph has been re-arranged and cleared completely
Query 28 C Antimicrobial Potential of Black Pepper Reference support is limited
Answer 28 More references has now been added in this portion
Query 29 Gastrointestinal health and nutrient absorption needs revision in first and
last paragraph to clear the evidences presented
Answer 29 The literature regarding gastrointestinal health and nutrient absorption
has been revised properly
Query 30 Page 13 Line 5-21 Can data be presented in Tabular form
Answer 30 The details are mentioned in the text Therefore its tabular presentation
would be only duplication of findings not else
Query 31 ldquoSeveral research interventions resulted in finalizing the assumption that
the depressed state is result of many factors that act into play of which
patho-physiological changes of depression includes the increased
glucocorticoid secretion followed by decreased level of brain derived
neurotrophic factor in the hippocampusrdquo can be deleted
Answer 31 The section has been deletec
Query 32 ldquoThe combination of all these parameters can lead to the state where
reduction of hippocampal volume occurs thus resulting in depression and
allied discrepanciesrdquo can also be deleted
Answer 32 The section has been deletec
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Query 33 ldquoChronic stress procedure (CSP) induction in rats is suitable model used
worldwide to assess the potential of dietary components and drugs
against depressionrdquo can also be deleted
Answer 33 The section has been deletec
Query 34 ldquoThe efficacy of drugs is limited as they are effective in the initial stages
but unable to stop the cascade of events going on the central nervous
systemrdquo can not be claimed as most of ailments are treated with the
pharmaceuticals
Answer 34 The section has been deleted and suggestion has been incorporated
Query 35 Last paragraph at Page 15 should be re-written
Answer 35 The last paragraph has been skipped as it was carrying information
supported by only one or two references
Query 36 First paragraph at ldquoBlack pepper against cancerrdquo should be revised
Answer 36 The paragraph is revised and its now writes as ldquoAccording to an estimate
the prevalence of cancer can be reduced (30 to 40) with the dietary habits
(Anto et al 2002 Zhou et al 2003) Some population-based studies also
indicated that consumption of foods rich in bioactive molecules can
decrease the risk of various ailments especially cancer In this regard
consumption of spices is positively correlated with reduced risks of cancer
incidence in Asian and Mediterranean regions (Mohandes et al 1999)
Even the higher risk of malignancies in developing economies can be
linked with the reduced intake of spices (Fleischauer et al 2000 Sloan
2005 Selvendiran et al 2005)rdquo
Query 37 The citations like ldquoZhou et al (2003)rdquo Vellaichamy et al (2009) and
Krishnakumar et al (2009) needs little elaboration regarding their findings
and mechanisms of action Its looks only addition of references as their
results is not properly elaborated
Answer 37 The results of researchers suggested above are mentioned in the text
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Query 38 The section ldquoOther Health Benefitsrdquo needs some greater considerations as
authors just piled up information and literature rather made conclusive
discussion The section can be completely omitted However if authors
want to retain the text than a Tablefigure can be more useful
Answer 38 The section is reviewed again and duplications and unnecessary details
are now skipped from the text
Query 39 Paragraph starting from Vanilloid receptor (TRPV1) should be completely
omitted ass its just contains three studies and no clear links are discussed
with special reference to nutrition point of view
Answer 39 The complete paragraph has been deleted
Query 40 In my view ldquoSome other studies are also available regarding health
promoting potentials of black pepper However many of them are limited
in their applications owing to lack of animal studiesrdquo should be added at
the end of heading ldquoOther health benefitsrdquo
Answer 40 The answer is same as to mentioned in Suggestion 35
Query 41 Authors should check references section again for style and etc Some
references needs to be cited in the text and vice versa
Answer 41 The references style has been checked again and mistakes observed are
corrected
I would like accept that mistakes removed from the article considerably and indeed I am looking forward for better write-up and presentation skills in the future Lastly I would like to request to kindly accept the manuscript as it has been considerably improved Corresponding authors M Tauseef Sultan Assistant Professor Bahauddin Zakariya University Multan Email tauseefsultanhotmailcom
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Journal Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition Manuscript ID BFSN-2011-0286 Manuscript Title BLACK PEPPER AND HEALTH CLAIMS A COMPREHENSIVE
TREATISE
Dear Editor I have seen the reviewerrsquos comments eagerly and made the following changes in the article as per desired Query 1 The some text in the article should be written again as language should be
simple and lucid for the readers and researchers The use of same
sentencesconcepts aspects at multiple places should be avoided
Answer 1 Corrections have been made Now appropriate words are used for
specific purpose
Query 2 Health benefits should be checked again and each aspect should be
discussed only at one place I would suggest the authors to add up one or
two table regarding the health promoting potential of the black pepper
Answer 2 Every aspect related to health endorsing effects of black pepper has been
discussed separately only at one place Table regarding health benefits of
black pepper has now been added in the manuscript
Query 3 Finally yet importantly grammatical errors should be removed
Answer 3 All grammatical errors have been eliminated from the text
Query 4 The first line of the abstract should be as ldquoFor millennia spices have been
an integral part of human diets and commerce Recently the widespread
recognition of diet-health linkages bolsters the dietary importance of
spices and herbsrdquo
Answer 4 It has been changed according to reviewerrsquos comments
Query 5 The words selection should be appropriate especially in the abstract
section eg ldquoholdrdquo is used twice that should be avoided
Answer 5 Proper and suitable words has been incorporated in text especially
abstract portion and duplication has been removed
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Query 6 Page 1 Line 24 The sentence use should ldquoBlack pepper (Piper nigrum L)
is an important healthy food owing to its antioxidant amp antimicrobial
potential and gastro-protective modulesrdquo
Answer 6 Now sentence is according to reviewerrsquos suggestions
Query 7 From abstract ldquoMore recently cell-culture studies and animal modeling
predicted the role of black pepper against number of maladiesrdquo can be
omitted as its duplication of same concepts mentioned earlier
Answer 7 We all authors have discussed and suggested that this sentence has
different meanings and not considered as duplication
Query 8 Page 1 Line 37 Component should be replaced with components in the
abstract Accordingly the complete sentence should be re-written
Answer 8 The word ldquocomponentsrdquo has remained same as it means different
components of piper nigrum
Query 9 Meta-analysis represents single expression or experiment so it should be
changed to meta-analyses
Answer 9 Changes has been incorporated according to reviewerrsquos comments
Query 10 First and second paragraph can be combined into one I think following
could be one possibility ldquoIn the recent era efforts have been directed to
establish scientific rationale for health improving potential of functional
and nutraceuticals foods Amongst prevention of cardiovascular
disorders (CVD) cancer insurgence diabetes mellitus Alzheimerrsquos
disease and variety of inflammatory ailments through dietary modules is
of prime consideration Moreover emerging findings in the nutrigenomics
and proteomics further reflected their importance in a deeper sense
(Chonpathompikunlert et al 2010) The list of healthy foods marketed
with distinct health claims is long enough However spices and their
bioactive components are more promising candidates for their inclusion in
diet-based regimens to improve human health (Geoffrey 2006 Butt et al
2009) Their different parts including dried seed bark fruit root and
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flower are in use as food adjuncts that impart flavor aroma and color to
foods (Srinivasan 2008 Singletary 2010)rdquo
Answer 10 First and second paragraph of manuscript has now been combined
Query 11 Chonpathompikunlert et al 2010 should be checked again Is paper
published in 2010 or 2009 as two references are given in reference section
Answer 11 Chonpathompikunlert et al 2010 has been published in 2010
Query 12 Why authors written these sentence eg ldquoBeing the sole reason for many
of the attacks in the ancient ages still considered instrumental in the
economies of many nations across the globe (Srinivasan 2005)rdquo and
ldquoDuring the era of industrialization and globalization these commodities
were traded in the western countries that led to wide bloom in their
productionrdquo as they must be deleted I would suggest authors to look into
introduction again and reduce its length to 34th Moreover the sentences
should be linked with each in the same paragraphs
Answer 12 The Correction has been and these sentences were deleted from the text
Query 13 Page 3 Line 1 Human subject should be replaced with human subjects
Answer 13 It has been done according to suggestions
Query 14 The last two paragraphs can also be merged up into one
Answer 14 Both paragraphs has been combined
Query 15 Functional uses can be replaced with applications
Answer 15 Changes has been incorporated according to comment
Query 16 The first paragraph should be re-written again Last sentence can be
deleted The authors should delete the reference ldquoDM 2009rdquo
Answer 16 Changes have been made in first paragraph Reference has also been
deleted
Query 17 The authors should be specific is use of unit systems as molminus1 is not right
as it should be molminus1 Please check the manuscript again
Answer 17 Unit has been written properly All manuscript has now been carefully
written
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Query 18 ldquoPiperine and its allied components like piperidine and chavicine are
responsible for pungent properties of black pepper (Badmaev et al 2000
Bhattacharjee and Sengupta 2009)rdquo should be adjusted at the end of first
paragraph of heading ldquopiperinerdquo
Answer 18 Correction has been made accordingly
Query 19 Page 6 Line 17 ldquoBlack pepper essential oil contributes towards the aroma
oleoresin contributes towards the overall taste and the alkaloid piperine
imparts pungency (Zachariah et al 2010)rdquo should be adjusted in the first
paragraph of the main heading
Answer 19 All has been incorporated according to reviewerrsquos suggestion
Query 20 The section of essential oil amp phenolics should be re-written
Answer 20 This portion has now been re-written again
Query 21 The introduction of each aspectsub-heading should be deleted It will
reduce the length of the article considerably The same point is valid for
some other parts of the manuscript too eg Page 7 (Line 13-19) Page 10
(Line 4-10) Page 14 Line 7-21) Page 18 (Line 28-30) etc The text should
be reduced in all these cases
Answer 21 All sub headings has been deleted from the text
Query 22 Humanity should be replaced with mankind as humanity is property not
noun
Answer 22 Humanity has now been replaced with mankind
Query 23 ldquousing different assays ie thiobarbituric acid value (TBA) DPPH radical
scavenging and total antioxidant activity (FTC method)rdquo can be deleted
Answer 23 It has been done according to reviewerrsquos comments
Query 24 ldquoIn addition the inhibitory action as observed through FTC method
strengthened the claims for strong antioxidant activities of essential oil
and oleoresinsrdquo can also be deleted
Answer 24 It has been done according to reviewerrsquos comments
Query 25 Page 8 Line 18 Paragraph needs re-phrasing to make it lucid
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Answer 25 Paragraph has been re-phrased
Query 26 ldquoSpices and herbs are traditional remedies to cure some maladies and
diseased conditions in South Asian territoriesrdquo is duplication thus should
be removed
Answer 26 All duplicate sentences have been removed from the text
Query 27 Re-arrange the section ldquoAnti-inflammatory Potentialrdquo to make it lucid and
introductory details should be avoided eg ldquoThey postulated that
inhibition of interlukon (IL6) matrix metalloproteinase (MMPs)
prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) and activator protein 1rdquo need further clarity
Answer 27 The paragraph has been re-arranged and cleared completely
Query 28 C Antimicrobial Potential of Black Pepper Reference support is limited
Answer 28 More references has now been added in this portion
Query 29 Gastrointestinal health and nutrient absorption needs revision in first and
last paragraph to clear the evidences presented
Answer 29 The literature regarding gastrointestinal health and nutrient absorption
has been revised properly
Query 30 Page 13 Line 5-21 Can data be presented in Tabular form
Answer 30 The details are mentioned in the text Therefore its tabular presentation
would be only duplication of findings not else
Query 31 ldquoSeveral research interventions resulted in finalizing the assumption that
the depressed state is result of many factors that act into play of which
patho-physiological changes of depression includes the increased
glucocorticoid secretion followed by decreased level of brain derived
neurotrophic factor in the hippocampusrdquo can be deleted
Answer 31 The section has been deletec
Query 32 ldquoThe combination of all these parameters can lead to the state where
reduction of hippocampal volume occurs thus resulting in depression and
allied discrepanciesrdquo can also be deleted
Answer 32 The section has been deletec
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nly
Query 33 ldquoChronic stress procedure (CSP) induction in rats is suitable model used
worldwide to assess the potential of dietary components and drugs
against depressionrdquo can also be deleted
Answer 33 The section has been deletec
Query 34 ldquoThe efficacy of drugs is limited as they are effective in the initial stages
but unable to stop the cascade of events going on the central nervous
systemrdquo can not be claimed as most of ailments are treated with the
pharmaceuticals
Answer 34 The section has been deleted and suggestion has been incorporated
Query 35 Last paragraph at Page 15 should be re-written
Answer 35 The last paragraph has been skipped as it was carrying information
supported by only one or two references
Query 36 First paragraph at ldquoBlack pepper against cancerrdquo should be revised
Answer 36 The paragraph is revised and its now writes as ldquoAccording to an estimate
the prevalence of cancer can be reduced (30 to 40) with the dietary habits
(Anto et al 2002 Zhou et al 2003) Some population-based studies also
indicated that consumption of foods rich in bioactive molecules can
decrease the risk of various ailments especially cancer In this regard
consumption of spices is positively correlated with reduced risks of cancer
incidence in Asian and Mediterranean regions (Mohandes et al 1999)
Even the higher risk of malignancies in developing economies can be
linked with the reduced intake of spices (Fleischauer et al 2000 Sloan
2005 Selvendiran et al 2005)rdquo
Query 37 The citations like ldquoZhou et al (2003)rdquo Vellaichamy et al (2009) and
Krishnakumar et al (2009) needs little elaboration regarding their findings
and mechanisms of action Its looks only addition of references as their
results is not properly elaborated
Answer 37 The results of researchers suggested above are mentioned in the text
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Query 38 The section ldquoOther Health Benefitsrdquo needs some greater considerations as
authors just piled up information and literature rather made conclusive
discussion The section can be completely omitted However if authors
want to retain the text than a Tablefigure can be more useful
Answer 38 The section is reviewed again and duplications and unnecessary details
are now skipped from the text
Query 39 Paragraph starting from Vanilloid receptor (TRPV1) should be completely
omitted ass its just contains three studies and no clear links are discussed
with special reference to nutrition point of view
Answer 39 The complete paragraph has been deleted
Query 40 In my view ldquoSome other studies are also available regarding health
promoting potentials of black pepper However many of them are limited
in their applications owing to lack of animal studiesrdquo should be added at
the end of heading ldquoOther health benefitsrdquo
Answer 40 The answer is same as to mentioned in Suggestion 35
Query 41 Authors should check references section again for style and etc Some
references needs to be cited in the text and vice versa
Answer 41 The references style has been checked again and mistakes observed are
corrected
I would like accept that mistakes removed from the article considerably and indeed I am looking forward for better write-up and presentation skills in the future Lastly I would like to request to kindly accept the manuscript as it has been considerably improved Corresponding authors M Tauseef Sultan Assistant Professor Bahauddin Zakariya University Multan Email tauseefsultanhotmailcom
Page 42 of 42
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Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition
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nly
Query 6 Page 1 Line 24 The sentence use should ldquoBlack pepper (Piper nigrum L)
is an important healthy food owing to its antioxidant amp antimicrobial
potential and gastro-protective modulesrdquo
Answer 6 Now sentence is according to reviewerrsquos suggestions
Query 7 From abstract ldquoMore recently cell-culture studies and animal modeling
predicted the role of black pepper against number of maladiesrdquo can be
omitted as its duplication of same concepts mentioned earlier
Answer 7 We all authors have discussed and suggested that this sentence has
different meanings and not considered as duplication
Query 8 Page 1 Line 37 Component should be replaced with components in the
abstract Accordingly the complete sentence should be re-written
Answer 8 The word ldquocomponentsrdquo has remained same as it means different
components of piper nigrum
Query 9 Meta-analysis represents single expression or experiment so it should be
changed to meta-analyses
Answer 9 Changes has been incorporated according to reviewerrsquos comments
Query 10 First and second paragraph can be combined into one I think following
could be one possibility ldquoIn the recent era efforts have been directed to
establish scientific rationale for health improving potential of functional
and nutraceuticals foods Amongst prevention of cardiovascular
disorders (CVD) cancer insurgence diabetes mellitus Alzheimerrsquos
disease and variety of inflammatory ailments through dietary modules is
of prime consideration Moreover emerging findings in the nutrigenomics
and proteomics further reflected their importance in a deeper sense
(Chonpathompikunlert et al 2010) The list of healthy foods marketed
with distinct health claims is long enough However spices and their
bioactive components are more promising candidates for their inclusion in
diet-based regimens to improve human health (Geoffrey 2006 Butt et al
2009) Their different parts including dried seed bark fruit root and
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nly
flower are in use as food adjuncts that impart flavor aroma and color to
foods (Srinivasan 2008 Singletary 2010)rdquo
Answer 10 First and second paragraph of manuscript has now been combined
Query 11 Chonpathompikunlert et al 2010 should be checked again Is paper
published in 2010 or 2009 as two references are given in reference section
Answer 11 Chonpathompikunlert et al 2010 has been published in 2010
Query 12 Why authors written these sentence eg ldquoBeing the sole reason for many
of the attacks in the ancient ages still considered instrumental in the
economies of many nations across the globe (Srinivasan 2005)rdquo and
ldquoDuring the era of industrialization and globalization these commodities
were traded in the western countries that led to wide bloom in their
productionrdquo as they must be deleted I would suggest authors to look into
introduction again and reduce its length to 34th Moreover the sentences
should be linked with each in the same paragraphs
Answer 12 The Correction has been and these sentences were deleted from the text
Query 13 Page 3 Line 1 Human subject should be replaced with human subjects
Answer 13 It has been done according to suggestions
Query 14 The last two paragraphs can also be merged up into one
Answer 14 Both paragraphs has been combined
Query 15 Functional uses can be replaced with applications
Answer 15 Changes has been incorporated according to comment
Query 16 The first paragraph should be re-written again Last sentence can be
deleted The authors should delete the reference ldquoDM 2009rdquo
Answer 16 Changes have been made in first paragraph Reference has also been
deleted
Query 17 The authors should be specific is use of unit systems as molminus1 is not right
as it should be molminus1 Please check the manuscript again
Answer 17 Unit has been written properly All manuscript has now been carefully
written
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nly
Query 18 ldquoPiperine and its allied components like piperidine and chavicine are
responsible for pungent properties of black pepper (Badmaev et al 2000
Bhattacharjee and Sengupta 2009)rdquo should be adjusted at the end of first
paragraph of heading ldquopiperinerdquo
Answer 18 Correction has been made accordingly
Query 19 Page 6 Line 17 ldquoBlack pepper essential oil contributes towards the aroma
oleoresin contributes towards the overall taste and the alkaloid piperine
imparts pungency (Zachariah et al 2010)rdquo should be adjusted in the first
paragraph of the main heading
Answer 19 All has been incorporated according to reviewerrsquos suggestion
Query 20 The section of essential oil amp phenolics should be re-written
Answer 20 This portion has now been re-written again
Query 21 The introduction of each aspectsub-heading should be deleted It will
reduce the length of the article considerably The same point is valid for
some other parts of the manuscript too eg Page 7 (Line 13-19) Page 10
(Line 4-10) Page 14 Line 7-21) Page 18 (Line 28-30) etc The text should
be reduced in all these cases
Answer 21 All sub headings has been deleted from the text
Query 22 Humanity should be replaced with mankind as humanity is property not
noun
Answer 22 Humanity has now been replaced with mankind
Query 23 ldquousing different assays ie thiobarbituric acid value (TBA) DPPH radical
scavenging and total antioxidant activity (FTC method)rdquo can be deleted
Answer 23 It has been done according to reviewerrsquos comments
Query 24 ldquoIn addition the inhibitory action as observed through FTC method
strengthened the claims for strong antioxidant activities of essential oil
and oleoresinsrdquo can also be deleted
Answer 24 It has been done according to reviewerrsquos comments
Query 25 Page 8 Line 18 Paragraph needs re-phrasing to make it lucid
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Answer 25 Paragraph has been re-phrased
Query 26 ldquoSpices and herbs are traditional remedies to cure some maladies and
diseased conditions in South Asian territoriesrdquo is duplication thus should
be removed
Answer 26 All duplicate sentences have been removed from the text
Query 27 Re-arrange the section ldquoAnti-inflammatory Potentialrdquo to make it lucid and
introductory details should be avoided eg ldquoThey postulated that
inhibition of interlukon (IL6) matrix metalloproteinase (MMPs)
prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) and activator protein 1rdquo need further clarity
Answer 27 The paragraph has been re-arranged and cleared completely
Query 28 C Antimicrobial Potential of Black Pepper Reference support is limited
Answer 28 More references has now been added in this portion
Query 29 Gastrointestinal health and nutrient absorption needs revision in first and
last paragraph to clear the evidences presented
Answer 29 The literature regarding gastrointestinal health and nutrient absorption
has been revised properly
Query 30 Page 13 Line 5-21 Can data be presented in Tabular form
Answer 30 The details are mentioned in the text Therefore its tabular presentation
would be only duplication of findings not else
Query 31 ldquoSeveral research interventions resulted in finalizing the assumption that
the depressed state is result of many factors that act into play of which
patho-physiological changes of depression includes the increased
glucocorticoid secretion followed by decreased level of brain derived
neurotrophic factor in the hippocampusrdquo can be deleted
Answer 31 The section has been deletec
Query 32 ldquoThe combination of all these parameters can lead to the state where
reduction of hippocampal volume occurs thus resulting in depression and
allied discrepanciesrdquo can also be deleted
Answer 32 The section has been deletec
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nly
Query 33 ldquoChronic stress procedure (CSP) induction in rats is suitable model used
worldwide to assess the potential of dietary components and drugs
against depressionrdquo can also be deleted
Answer 33 The section has been deletec
Query 34 ldquoThe efficacy of drugs is limited as they are effective in the initial stages
but unable to stop the cascade of events going on the central nervous
systemrdquo can not be claimed as most of ailments are treated with the
pharmaceuticals
Answer 34 The section has been deleted and suggestion has been incorporated
Query 35 Last paragraph at Page 15 should be re-written
Answer 35 The last paragraph has been skipped as it was carrying information
supported by only one or two references
Query 36 First paragraph at ldquoBlack pepper against cancerrdquo should be revised
Answer 36 The paragraph is revised and its now writes as ldquoAccording to an estimate
the prevalence of cancer can be reduced (30 to 40) with the dietary habits
(Anto et al 2002 Zhou et al 2003) Some population-based studies also
indicated that consumption of foods rich in bioactive molecules can
decrease the risk of various ailments especially cancer In this regard
consumption of spices is positively correlated with reduced risks of cancer
incidence in Asian and Mediterranean regions (Mohandes et al 1999)
Even the higher risk of malignancies in developing economies can be
linked with the reduced intake of spices (Fleischauer et al 2000 Sloan
2005 Selvendiran et al 2005)rdquo
Query 37 The citations like ldquoZhou et al (2003)rdquo Vellaichamy et al (2009) and
Krishnakumar et al (2009) needs little elaboration regarding their findings
and mechanisms of action Its looks only addition of references as their
results is not properly elaborated
Answer 37 The results of researchers suggested above are mentioned in the text
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nly
Query 38 The section ldquoOther Health Benefitsrdquo needs some greater considerations as
authors just piled up information and literature rather made conclusive
discussion The section can be completely omitted However if authors
want to retain the text than a Tablefigure can be more useful
Answer 38 The section is reviewed again and duplications and unnecessary details
are now skipped from the text
Query 39 Paragraph starting from Vanilloid receptor (TRPV1) should be completely
omitted ass its just contains three studies and no clear links are discussed
with special reference to nutrition point of view
Answer 39 The complete paragraph has been deleted
Query 40 In my view ldquoSome other studies are also available regarding health
promoting potentials of black pepper However many of them are limited
in their applications owing to lack of animal studiesrdquo should be added at
the end of heading ldquoOther health benefitsrdquo
Answer 40 The answer is same as to mentioned in Suggestion 35
Query 41 Authors should check references section again for style and etc Some
references needs to be cited in the text and vice versa
Answer 41 The references style has been checked again and mistakes observed are
corrected
I would like accept that mistakes removed from the article considerably and indeed I am looking forward for better write-up and presentation skills in the future Lastly I would like to request to kindly accept the manuscript as it has been considerably improved Corresponding authors M Tauseef Sultan Assistant Professor Bahauddin Zakariya University Multan Email tauseefsultanhotmailcom
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nly
flower are in use as food adjuncts that impart flavor aroma and color to
foods (Srinivasan 2008 Singletary 2010)rdquo
Answer 10 First and second paragraph of manuscript has now been combined
Query 11 Chonpathompikunlert et al 2010 should be checked again Is paper
published in 2010 or 2009 as two references are given in reference section
Answer 11 Chonpathompikunlert et al 2010 has been published in 2010
Query 12 Why authors written these sentence eg ldquoBeing the sole reason for many
of the attacks in the ancient ages still considered instrumental in the
economies of many nations across the globe (Srinivasan 2005)rdquo and
ldquoDuring the era of industrialization and globalization these commodities
were traded in the western countries that led to wide bloom in their
productionrdquo as they must be deleted I would suggest authors to look into
introduction again and reduce its length to 34th Moreover the sentences
should be linked with each in the same paragraphs
Answer 12 The Correction has been and these sentences were deleted from the text
Query 13 Page 3 Line 1 Human subject should be replaced with human subjects
Answer 13 It has been done according to suggestions
Query 14 The last two paragraphs can also be merged up into one
Answer 14 Both paragraphs has been combined
Query 15 Functional uses can be replaced with applications
Answer 15 Changes has been incorporated according to comment
Query 16 The first paragraph should be re-written again Last sentence can be
deleted The authors should delete the reference ldquoDM 2009rdquo
Answer 16 Changes have been made in first paragraph Reference has also been
deleted
Query 17 The authors should be specific is use of unit systems as molminus1 is not right
as it should be molminus1 Please check the manuscript again
Answer 17 Unit has been written properly All manuscript has now been carefully
written
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Query 18 ldquoPiperine and its allied components like piperidine and chavicine are
responsible for pungent properties of black pepper (Badmaev et al 2000
Bhattacharjee and Sengupta 2009)rdquo should be adjusted at the end of first
paragraph of heading ldquopiperinerdquo
Answer 18 Correction has been made accordingly
Query 19 Page 6 Line 17 ldquoBlack pepper essential oil contributes towards the aroma
oleoresin contributes towards the overall taste and the alkaloid piperine
imparts pungency (Zachariah et al 2010)rdquo should be adjusted in the first
paragraph of the main heading
Answer 19 All has been incorporated according to reviewerrsquos suggestion
Query 20 The section of essential oil amp phenolics should be re-written
Answer 20 This portion has now been re-written again
Query 21 The introduction of each aspectsub-heading should be deleted It will
reduce the length of the article considerably The same point is valid for
some other parts of the manuscript too eg Page 7 (Line 13-19) Page 10
(Line 4-10) Page 14 Line 7-21) Page 18 (Line 28-30) etc The text should
be reduced in all these cases
Answer 21 All sub headings has been deleted from the text
Query 22 Humanity should be replaced with mankind as humanity is property not
noun
Answer 22 Humanity has now been replaced with mankind
Query 23 ldquousing different assays ie thiobarbituric acid value (TBA) DPPH radical
scavenging and total antioxidant activity (FTC method)rdquo can be deleted
Answer 23 It has been done according to reviewerrsquos comments
Query 24 ldquoIn addition the inhibitory action as observed through FTC method
strengthened the claims for strong antioxidant activities of essential oil
and oleoresinsrdquo can also be deleted
Answer 24 It has been done according to reviewerrsquos comments
Query 25 Page 8 Line 18 Paragraph needs re-phrasing to make it lucid
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Answer 25 Paragraph has been re-phrased
Query 26 ldquoSpices and herbs are traditional remedies to cure some maladies and
diseased conditions in South Asian territoriesrdquo is duplication thus should
be removed
Answer 26 All duplicate sentences have been removed from the text
Query 27 Re-arrange the section ldquoAnti-inflammatory Potentialrdquo to make it lucid and
introductory details should be avoided eg ldquoThey postulated that
inhibition of interlukon (IL6) matrix metalloproteinase (MMPs)
prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) and activator protein 1rdquo need further clarity
Answer 27 The paragraph has been re-arranged and cleared completely
Query 28 C Antimicrobial Potential of Black Pepper Reference support is limited
Answer 28 More references has now been added in this portion
Query 29 Gastrointestinal health and nutrient absorption needs revision in first and
last paragraph to clear the evidences presented
Answer 29 The literature regarding gastrointestinal health and nutrient absorption
has been revised properly
Query 30 Page 13 Line 5-21 Can data be presented in Tabular form
Answer 30 The details are mentioned in the text Therefore its tabular presentation
would be only duplication of findings not else
Query 31 ldquoSeveral research interventions resulted in finalizing the assumption that
the depressed state is result of many factors that act into play of which
patho-physiological changes of depression includes the increased
glucocorticoid secretion followed by decreased level of brain derived
neurotrophic factor in the hippocampusrdquo can be deleted
Answer 31 The section has been deletec
Query 32 ldquoThe combination of all these parameters can lead to the state where
reduction of hippocampal volume occurs thus resulting in depression and
allied discrepanciesrdquo can also be deleted
Answer 32 The section has been deletec
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nly
Query 33 ldquoChronic stress procedure (CSP) induction in rats is suitable model used
worldwide to assess the potential of dietary components and drugs
against depressionrdquo can also be deleted
Answer 33 The section has been deletec
Query 34 ldquoThe efficacy of drugs is limited as they are effective in the initial stages
but unable to stop the cascade of events going on the central nervous
systemrdquo can not be claimed as most of ailments are treated with the
pharmaceuticals
Answer 34 The section has been deleted and suggestion has been incorporated
Query 35 Last paragraph at Page 15 should be re-written
Answer 35 The last paragraph has been skipped as it was carrying information
supported by only one or two references
Query 36 First paragraph at ldquoBlack pepper against cancerrdquo should be revised
Answer 36 The paragraph is revised and its now writes as ldquoAccording to an estimate
the prevalence of cancer can be reduced (30 to 40) with the dietary habits
(Anto et al 2002 Zhou et al 2003) Some population-based studies also
indicated that consumption of foods rich in bioactive molecules can
decrease the risk of various ailments especially cancer In this regard
consumption of spices is positively correlated with reduced risks of cancer
incidence in Asian and Mediterranean regions (Mohandes et al 1999)
Even the higher risk of malignancies in developing economies can be
linked with the reduced intake of spices (Fleischauer et al 2000 Sloan
2005 Selvendiran et al 2005)rdquo
Query 37 The citations like ldquoZhou et al (2003)rdquo Vellaichamy et al (2009) and
Krishnakumar et al (2009) needs little elaboration regarding their findings
and mechanisms of action Its looks only addition of references as their
results is not properly elaborated
Answer 37 The results of researchers suggested above are mentioned in the text
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nly
Query 38 The section ldquoOther Health Benefitsrdquo needs some greater considerations as
authors just piled up information and literature rather made conclusive
discussion The section can be completely omitted However if authors
want to retain the text than a Tablefigure can be more useful
Answer 38 The section is reviewed again and duplications and unnecessary details
are now skipped from the text
Query 39 Paragraph starting from Vanilloid receptor (TRPV1) should be completely
omitted ass its just contains three studies and no clear links are discussed
with special reference to nutrition point of view
Answer 39 The complete paragraph has been deleted
Query 40 In my view ldquoSome other studies are also available regarding health
promoting potentials of black pepper However many of them are limited
in their applications owing to lack of animal studiesrdquo should be added at
the end of heading ldquoOther health benefitsrdquo
Answer 40 The answer is same as to mentioned in Suggestion 35
Query 41 Authors should check references section again for style and etc Some
references needs to be cited in the text and vice versa
Answer 41 The references style has been checked again and mistakes observed are
corrected
I would like accept that mistakes removed from the article considerably and indeed I am looking forward for better write-up and presentation skills in the future Lastly I would like to request to kindly accept the manuscript as it has been considerably improved Corresponding authors M Tauseef Sultan Assistant Professor Bahauddin Zakariya University Multan Email tauseefsultanhotmailcom
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nly
Query 18 ldquoPiperine and its allied components like piperidine and chavicine are
responsible for pungent properties of black pepper (Badmaev et al 2000
Bhattacharjee and Sengupta 2009)rdquo should be adjusted at the end of first
paragraph of heading ldquopiperinerdquo
Answer 18 Correction has been made accordingly
Query 19 Page 6 Line 17 ldquoBlack pepper essential oil contributes towards the aroma
oleoresin contributes towards the overall taste and the alkaloid piperine
imparts pungency (Zachariah et al 2010)rdquo should be adjusted in the first
paragraph of the main heading
Answer 19 All has been incorporated according to reviewerrsquos suggestion
Query 20 The section of essential oil amp phenolics should be re-written
Answer 20 This portion has now been re-written again
Query 21 The introduction of each aspectsub-heading should be deleted It will
reduce the length of the article considerably The same point is valid for
some other parts of the manuscript too eg Page 7 (Line 13-19) Page 10
(Line 4-10) Page 14 Line 7-21) Page 18 (Line 28-30) etc The text should
be reduced in all these cases
Answer 21 All sub headings has been deleted from the text
Query 22 Humanity should be replaced with mankind as humanity is property not
noun
Answer 22 Humanity has now been replaced with mankind
Query 23 ldquousing different assays ie thiobarbituric acid value (TBA) DPPH radical
scavenging and total antioxidant activity (FTC method)rdquo can be deleted
Answer 23 It has been done according to reviewerrsquos comments
Query 24 ldquoIn addition the inhibitory action as observed through FTC method
strengthened the claims for strong antioxidant activities of essential oil
and oleoresinsrdquo can also be deleted
Answer 24 It has been done according to reviewerrsquos comments
Query 25 Page 8 Line 18 Paragraph needs re-phrasing to make it lucid
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nly
Answer 25 Paragraph has been re-phrased
Query 26 ldquoSpices and herbs are traditional remedies to cure some maladies and
diseased conditions in South Asian territoriesrdquo is duplication thus should
be removed
Answer 26 All duplicate sentences have been removed from the text
Query 27 Re-arrange the section ldquoAnti-inflammatory Potentialrdquo to make it lucid and
introductory details should be avoided eg ldquoThey postulated that
inhibition of interlukon (IL6) matrix metalloproteinase (MMPs)
prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) and activator protein 1rdquo need further clarity
Answer 27 The paragraph has been re-arranged and cleared completely
Query 28 C Antimicrobial Potential of Black Pepper Reference support is limited
Answer 28 More references has now been added in this portion
Query 29 Gastrointestinal health and nutrient absorption needs revision in first and
last paragraph to clear the evidences presented
Answer 29 The literature regarding gastrointestinal health and nutrient absorption
has been revised properly
Query 30 Page 13 Line 5-21 Can data be presented in Tabular form
Answer 30 The details are mentioned in the text Therefore its tabular presentation
would be only duplication of findings not else
Query 31 ldquoSeveral research interventions resulted in finalizing the assumption that
the depressed state is result of many factors that act into play of which
patho-physiological changes of depression includes the increased
glucocorticoid secretion followed by decreased level of brain derived
neurotrophic factor in the hippocampusrdquo can be deleted
Answer 31 The section has been deletec
Query 32 ldquoThe combination of all these parameters can lead to the state where
reduction of hippocampal volume occurs thus resulting in depression and
allied discrepanciesrdquo can also be deleted
Answer 32 The section has been deletec
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nly
Query 33 ldquoChronic stress procedure (CSP) induction in rats is suitable model used
worldwide to assess the potential of dietary components and drugs
against depressionrdquo can also be deleted
Answer 33 The section has been deletec
Query 34 ldquoThe efficacy of drugs is limited as they are effective in the initial stages
but unable to stop the cascade of events going on the central nervous
systemrdquo can not be claimed as most of ailments are treated with the
pharmaceuticals
Answer 34 The section has been deleted and suggestion has been incorporated
Query 35 Last paragraph at Page 15 should be re-written
Answer 35 The last paragraph has been skipped as it was carrying information
supported by only one or two references
Query 36 First paragraph at ldquoBlack pepper against cancerrdquo should be revised
Answer 36 The paragraph is revised and its now writes as ldquoAccording to an estimate
the prevalence of cancer can be reduced (30 to 40) with the dietary habits
(Anto et al 2002 Zhou et al 2003) Some population-based studies also
indicated that consumption of foods rich in bioactive molecules can
decrease the risk of various ailments especially cancer In this regard
consumption of spices is positively correlated with reduced risks of cancer
incidence in Asian and Mediterranean regions (Mohandes et al 1999)
Even the higher risk of malignancies in developing economies can be
linked with the reduced intake of spices (Fleischauer et al 2000 Sloan
2005 Selvendiran et al 2005)rdquo
Query 37 The citations like ldquoZhou et al (2003)rdquo Vellaichamy et al (2009) and
Krishnakumar et al (2009) needs little elaboration regarding their findings
and mechanisms of action Its looks only addition of references as their
results is not properly elaborated
Answer 37 The results of researchers suggested above are mentioned in the text
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nly
Query 38 The section ldquoOther Health Benefitsrdquo needs some greater considerations as
authors just piled up information and literature rather made conclusive
discussion The section can be completely omitted However if authors
want to retain the text than a Tablefigure can be more useful
Answer 38 The section is reviewed again and duplications and unnecessary details
are now skipped from the text
Query 39 Paragraph starting from Vanilloid receptor (TRPV1) should be completely
omitted ass its just contains three studies and no clear links are discussed
with special reference to nutrition point of view
Answer 39 The complete paragraph has been deleted
Query 40 In my view ldquoSome other studies are also available regarding health
promoting potentials of black pepper However many of them are limited
in their applications owing to lack of animal studiesrdquo should be added at
the end of heading ldquoOther health benefitsrdquo
Answer 40 The answer is same as to mentioned in Suggestion 35
Query 41 Authors should check references section again for style and etc Some
references needs to be cited in the text and vice versa
Answer 41 The references style has been checked again and mistakes observed are
corrected
I would like accept that mistakes removed from the article considerably and indeed I am looking forward for better write-up and presentation skills in the future Lastly I would like to request to kindly accept the manuscript as it has been considerably improved Corresponding authors M Tauseef Sultan Assistant Professor Bahauddin Zakariya University Multan Email tauseefsultanhotmailcom
Page 42 of 42
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nly
Answer 25 Paragraph has been re-phrased
Query 26 ldquoSpices and herbs are traditional remedies to cure some maladies and
diseased conditions in South Asian territoriesrdquo is duplication thus should
be removed
Answer 26 All duplicate sentences have been removed from the text
Query 27 Re-arrange the section ldquoAnti-inflammatory Potentialrdquo to make it lucid and
introductory details should be avoided eg ldquoThey postulated that
inhibition of interlukon (IL6) matrix metalloproteinase (MMPs)
prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) and activator protein 1rdquo need further clarity
Answer 27 The paragraph has been re-arranged and cleared completely
Query 28 C Antimicrobial Potential of Black Pepper Reference support is limited
Answer 28 More references has now been added in this portion
Query 29 Gastrointestinal health and nutrient absorption needs revision in first and
last paragraph to clear the evidences presented
Answer 29 The literature regarding gastrointestinal health and nutrient absorption
has been revised properly
Query 30 Page 13 Line 5-21 Can data be presented in Tabular form
Answer 30 The details are mentioned in the text Therefore its tabular presentation
would be only duplication of findings not else
Query 31 ldquoSeveral research interventions resulted in finalizing the assumption that
the depressed state is result of many factors that act into play of which
patho-physiological changes of depression includes the increased
glucocorticoid secretion followed by decreased level of brain derived
neurotrophic factor in the hippocampusrdquo can be deleted
Answer 31 The section has been deletec
Query 32 ldquoThe combination of all these parameters can lead to the state where
reduction of hippocampal volume occurs thus resulting in depression and
allied discrepanciesrdquo can also be deleted
Answer 32 The section has been deletec
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For Peer Review O
nly
Query 33 ldquoChronic stress procedure (CSP) induction in rats is suitable model used
worldwide to assess the potential of dietary components and drugs
against depressionrdquo can also be deleted
Answer 33 The section has been deletec
Query 34 ldquoThe efficacy of drugs is limited as they are effective in the initial stages
but unable to stop the cascade of events going on the central nervous
systemrdquo can not be claimed as most of ailments are treated with the
pharmaceuticals
Answer 34 The section has been deleted and suggestion has been incorporated
Query 35 Last paragraph at Page 15 should be re-written
Answer 35 The last paragraph has been skipped as it was carrying information
supported by only one or two references
Query 36 First paragraph at ldquoBlack pepper against cancerrdquo should be revised
Answer 36 The paragraph is revised and its now writes as ldquoAccording to an estimate
the prevalence of cancer can be reduced (30 to 40) with the dietary habits
(Anto et al 2002 Zhou et al 2003) Some population-based studies also
indicated that consumption of foods rich in bioactive molecules can
decrease the risk of various ailments especially cancer In this regard
consumption of spices is positively correlated with reduced risks of cancer
incidence in Asian and Mediterranean regions (Mohandes et al 1999)
Even the higher risk of malignancies in developing economies can be
linked with the reduced intake of spices (Fleischauer et al 2000 Sloan
2005 Selvendiran et al 2005)rdquo
Query 37 The citations like ldquoZhou et al (2003)rdquo Vellaichamy et al (2009) and
Krishnakumar et al (2009) needs little elaboration regarding their findings
and mechanisms of action Its looks only addition of references as their
results is not properly elaborated
Answer 37 The results of researchers suggested above are mentioned in the text
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For Peer Review O
nly
Query 38 The section ldquoOther Health Benefitsrdquo needs some greater considerations as
authors just piled up information and literature rather made conclusive
discussion The section can be completely omitted However if authors
want to retain the text than a Tablefigure can be more useful
Answer 38 The section is reviewed again and duplications and unnecessary details
are now skipped from the text
Query 39 Paragraph starting from Vanilloid receptor (TRPV1) should be completely
omitted ass its just contains three studies and no clear links are discussed
with special reference to nutrition point of view
Answer 39 The complete paragraph has been deleted
Query 40 In my view ldquoSome other studies are also available regarding health
promoting potentials of black pepper However many of them are limited
in their applications owing to lack of animal studiesrdquo should be added at
the end of heading ldquoOther health benefitsrdquo
Answer 40 The answer is same as to mentioned in Suggestion 35
Query 41 Authors should check references section again for style and etc Some
references needs to be cited in the text and vice versa
Answer 41 The references style has been checked again and mistakes observed are
corrected
I would like accept that mistakes removed from the article considerably and indeed I am looking forward for better write-up and presentation skills in the future Lastly I would like to request to kindly accept the manuscript as it has been considerably improved Corresponding authors M Tauseef Sultan Assistant Professor Bahauddin Zakariya University Multan Email tauseefsultanhotmailcom
Page 42 of 42
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Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition
123456789101112131415161718192021222324252627282930313233343536373839404142434445464748495051525354555657585960
Page 42
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nly
Query 33 ldquoChronic stress procedure (CSP) induction in rats is suitable model used
worldwide to assess the potential of dietary components and drugs
against depressionrdquo can also be deleted
Answer 33 The section has been deletec
Query 34 ldquoThe efficacy of drugs is limited as they are effective in the initial stages
but unable to stop the cascade of events going on the central nervous
systemrdquo can not be claimed as most of ailments are treated with the
pharmaceuticals
Answer 34 The section has been deleted and suggestion has been incorporated
Query 35 Last paragraph at Page 15 should be re-written
Answer 35 The last paragraph has been skipped as it was carrying information
supported by only one or two references
Query 36 First paragraph at ldquoBlack pepper against cancerrdquo should be revised
Answer 36 The paragraph is revised and its now writes as ldquoAccording to an estimate
the prevalence of cancer can be reduced (30 to 40) with the dietary habits
(Anto et al 2002 Zhou et al 2003) Some population-based studies also
indicated that consumption of foods rich in bioactive molecules can
decrease the risk of various ailments especially cancer In this regard
consumption of spices is positively correlated with reduced risks of cancer
incidence in Asian and Mediterranean regions (Mohandes et al 1999)
Even the higher risk of malignancies in developing economies can be
linked with the reduced intake of spices (Fleischauer et al 2000 Sloan
2005 Selvendiran et al 2005)rdquo
Query 37 The citations like ldquoZhou et al (2003)rdquo Vellaichamy et al (2009) and
Krishnakumar et al (2009) needs little elaboration regarding their findings
and mechanisms of action Its looks only addition of references as their
results is not properly elaborated
Answer 37 The results of researchers suggested above are mentioned in the text
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Query 38 The section ldquoOther Health Benefitsrdquo needs some greater considerations as
authors just piled up information and literature rather made conclusive
discussion The section can be completely omitted However if authors
want to retain the text than a Tablefigure can be more useful
Answer 38 The section is reviewed again and duplications and unnecessary details
are now skipped from the text
Query 39 Paragraph starting from Vanilloid receptor (TRPV1) should be completely
omitted ass its just contains three studies and no clear links are discussed
with special reference to nutrition point of view
Answer 39 The complete paragraph has been deleted
Query 40 In my view ldquoSome other studies are also available regarding health
promoting potentials of black pepper However many of them are limited
in their applications owing to lack of animal studiesrdquo should be added at
the end of heading ldquoOther health benefitsrdquo
Answer 40 The answer is same as to mentioned in Suggestion 35
Query 41 Authors should check references section again for style and etc Some
references needs to be cited in the text and vice versa
Answer 41 The references style has been checked again and mistakes observed are
corrected
I would like accept that mistakes removed from the article considerably and indeed I am looking forward for better write-up and presentation skills in the future Lastly I would like to request to kindly accept the manuscript as it has been considerably improved Corresponding authors M Tauseef Sultan Assistant Professor Bahauddin Zakariya University Multan Email tauseefsultanhotmailcom
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nly
Query 38 The section ldquoOther Health Benefitsrdquo needs some greater considerations as
authors just piled up information and literature rather made conclusive
discussion The section can be completely omitted However if authors
want to retain the text than a Tablefigure can be more useful
Answer 38 The section is reviewed again and duplications and unnecessary details
are now skipped from the text
Query 39 Paragraph starting from Vanilloid receptor (TRPV1) should be completely
omitted ass its just contains three studies and no clear links are discussed
with special reference to nutrition point of view
Answer 39 The complete paragraph has been deleted
Query 40 In my view ldquoSome other studies are also available regarding health
promoting potentials of black pepper However many of them are limited
in their applications owing to lack of animal studiesrdquo should be added at
the end of heading ldquoOther health benefitsrdquo
Answer 40 The answer is same as to mentioned in Suggestion 35
Query 41 Authors should check references section again for style and etc Some
references needs to be cited in the text and vice versa
Answer 41 The references style has been checked again and mistakes observed are
corrected
I would like accept that mistakes removed from the article considerably and indeed I am looking forward for better write-up and presentation skills in the future Lastly I would like to request to kindly accept the manuscript as it has been considerably improved Corresponding authors M Tauseef Sultan Assistant Professor Bahauddin Zakariya University Multan Email tauseefsultanhotmailcom
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