piperine

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pip·er·ine | \ ˈpi-pə-ˌrēn

Definition of piperine

: a white crystalline alkaloid C₁₇H₁₉NO₃ that is the chief active constituent of pepper

Examples of piperine in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web That's why many supplements on the market contain both curcumin and piperine. — Stefani Sassos, Ms, Rdn, Cso, Good Housekeeping, 22 Apr. 2021 This compound can boost curcumin absorption by as much as 2,000%, so look for a supplement containing both curcumin and piperine for the best results. — Angela Watson, chicagotribune.com, 19 Mar. 2021 Capsimax powder: This proprietary blend combines capsicum, caffeine, piperine, and niacin. — Norcal Marketing, Chron, 4 Feb. 2021 In van Leeuwenhoek’s peppercorn, the heat of compounds called piperines discourages insects from eating the plant. — Rob Dunn, National Geographic, 1 Aug. 2019 Researchers are exploring the power of piperine, a key ingredient in black pepper, as an anticancer agent (Current Medicinal Chemistry, online, May 23, 2017). — Teresa Graedon, The Seattle Times, 25 Feb. 2018

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