Pepper
The short answer. There isn't much data on Pepper yet — 2 mentions, 0 with a clear outcome — so treat these numbers as anecdotal.
From 2 mentions in total — the rest didn't say how it went and aren't counted.
What Pepper does, according to users
Of the people who reported each effect, the share who said it got better.
What the research says
Systematic reviews and meta-analyses from PubMed, with their published conclusions.
Dosage people report
As stated by users — not a recommendation. Follow the label or your doctor.
Reported side effects
How often each side effect came up across all reports.
What users say
First-hand experiences, quoted verbatim. We show one positive and one negative where both exist.
“anything that stimulates a bit of acid production in the stomach helps me feel more hungry like pepper and spearmint gum.”
Other options for appetite
User data from public discussions; research from PubMed. Information only, not medical advice — talk to a doctor before starting, stopping or combining anything. Data updated October 3, 2026. How we rate