Are there any health benefits to eating black pepper?

Black pepper is believed to have many health benefits: Beats dandruff. Is a natural anti-depressant. Helps the body use nutrients more efficiently. Helps people with anorexia. Clears up a stuffy nose and relieves cough. Source:

Yes there are.  Because of its antibacterial properties, pepper is used to preserve food. It is a rich source of manganese, iron, potassium, vitamin-C, vitamin K, and dietary fiber.  It stimulates the taste buds in such a way that an alert is sent to to the stomach to increase hydrochloric acid secretion, thereby improving digestion. Black pepper has long been recognized as 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.  And not only does black pepper help you derive the most benefit from your food, the outer layer of the peppercorn stimulates the breakdown of fat cells, keeping you slim while giving you energy to burn.

Salt and Black Pepper seem to go hand-in-hand when it comes to  seasoning our foods. However, many people steer clear of salt because,  too much of it and it makes your water retain water. One of the amazing  health benefits of Black Pepper is, it actually does the opposite. This  spice acts as a diuretic. It also encourages our bodies to sweat and get  rid of harmful toxins.   According to the American Spice Trade  Association, Black Pepper actually contains sodium. But, it's a  minuscule amount. There are about 10 milligrams of sodium in 100 grams  of Black Pepper. If you're wondering how much Black Pepper that is,  according to the ASTA, it's enough to sprinkle your morning eggs every  day for 7 years.