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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Taking piperine at the same time as curcumin increases the serum levels of turmeric by more than 2,000%.
Fats: Eating fats (like fatty fish, nuts, seeds, or avocado) alongside curcumin, or choosing a curcumin supplement that uses fats in its formulation, can also improve bioavailability.
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Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 21 May 2025
The study confirmed that piperine enhanced the bioavailability of curcumin.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 8 May 2025
Taking 5 mg of piperine (the active compound in black pepper) with 2,000 mg of turmeric can boost its absorption by up to three times.
—Patricia Weiser, Pharmd, Verywell Health, 29 Apr. 2025
Active compounds in black pepper (piperine) enhance its absorption.
—Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 2 Apr. 2025
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Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 21 May 2025
The study confirmed that piperine enhanced the bioavailability of curcumin.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 8 May 2025
Taking 5 mg of piperine (the active compound in black pepper) with 2,000 mg of turmeric can boost its absorption by up to three times.
—Patricia Weiser, Pharmd, Verywell Health, 29 Apr. 2025
Active compounds in black pepper (piperine) enhance its absorption.
—Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 2 Apr. 2025
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“Piperine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/piperine. Accessed 7 Jun. 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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