Pepper

Posted on June 11, 2008
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Black pepper is a supplement as well as a spice. It is a rich source of magnesium, and also supplies vitamin K and iron.

An excerpt from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_pepper :

It has been shown that piperine can dramatically increase absorption of selenium, vitamin B and beta-carotene as well as other nutrients.

And from http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&dbid=74 :

Black pepper has long been recognized as a carminitive, (a substance that helps prevent the formation of intestinal gas), a property likely due to its beneficial effect of stimulating hydrochloric acid production. In addition, black pepper has diaphoretic (promotes sweating), and diuretic (promotes urination) properties