What is isot? Does isot weaken, what is it good for?

Isot, which is identified with Şanlıurfa, has become one of the favorite spices due to both the flavor it adds to the dishes and its weakening properties. The alkaloid substance in the content of isot helps to prevent many health problems, especially cancer. So what exactly is isot? What else is isot good for?

The most important factor in isot production is solar energy. Hot peppers are left to dry on a clean ground by removing the seeds inside the flat areas exposed to the sun. Dried peppers picked on the first day turn red and black on the third day.

Dried peppers with black color are pounded, olive oil and some salt are added to make isot . Isot is one of the indispensable ingredients of raw meatballs. Apart from Şanlıurfa, it is a highly preferred spice along with raw meatballs in almost all of Turkey, and it also comes with dishes such as kebab. In addition to raw meatballs, it is added to lahmacun, soup and some juicy dishes (dried beans) as a bitter and colorant. It usually grows in August. The benefits are many. You can facilitate weight loss by adding isot to your meals. Isot will help your metabolism work faster by increasing your body temperature.

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF ISOT?

• It is good for the skin.

• It is effective in rheumatism and upper respiratory tract infections.

• It strengthens the body's defense system against infectious diseases.

• It has antioxidant and anti-aging properties. Its anti-aging effects have been determined by research.

• It helps to reduce excess fat and cholesterol in the body with its digestive feature.

• It has gas and diuretic properties.

• Studies have shown positive effects against cancer cells. ( Hurriyet )

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