piperine
noun
pip·er·ine
ˈpi-pə-ˌrēn 
: a white crystalline alkaloid C17H19NO3 that is the chief active constituent of pepper
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Studies suggest that piperine, a compound in black pepper, can increase curcumin bioavailability by up to 2,000% in just 45 minutes.8
Another way to improve curcumin bioavailability is by preparing it with a source of fat, such as avocado, olive oil, nut butters, eggs, or fish.910
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Emmanuella Ogbonna, Health, 25 Aug. 2025
Some turmeric supplements contain curcumin with piperine (from black pepper), which can boost absorption up to 20-fold.2
Curcumin is widely known for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects.
—Patricia Weiser, Verywell Health, 6 Aug. 2025
In one study, adding 20 mg of piperine to turmeric reportedly increased bioavailability 20-fold.
—ArsTechnica, 10 July 2025
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Emmanuella Ogbonna, Health, 25 Aug. 2025
Some turmeric supplements contain curcumin with piperine (from black pepper), which can boost absorption up to 20-fold.2
Curcumin is widely known for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects.
—Patricia Weiser, Verywell Health, 6 Aug. 2025
In one study, adding 20 mg of piperine to turmeric reportedly increased bioavailability 20-fold.
—ArsTechnica, 10 July 2025
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“Piperine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/piperine. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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piperine
noun
pip·er·ine
ˈpip-ə-ˌrēn
: a white crystalline alkaloid C17H19NO3 that is the chief active constituent of pepper
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