Black Pepper

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Black Pepper

Discover how black pepper supports nutrient absorption and why it's far more than just a kitchen spice.

For thousands of years, black pepper has been used as both a culinary spice and a traditional botanical. While it's best known for adding flavour to food, black pepper also contains a natural compound called piperine. The compound is widely recognised for helping improve the absorption of certain nutrients.

In our formulas, we use black pepper with purpose, not for flavour, but to help maximise the effectiveness of carefully selected ingredients.

The Basics

Understanding Black Pepper

Black Pepper vs Piperine

People often hear the terms black pepper and piperine, but they aren't exactly the same. Black pepper is the dried fruit of the Piper nigrum plant, while piperine is one of the naturally occurring compounds found within it.

Black Pepper

Black pepper comes from the berries of the Piper nigrum vine. Once harvested and dried, the berries become the familiar black peppercorns used around the world.

Piperine

Piperine is the primary active compound found in black pepper. It is responsible for the spice's distinctive pungent taste and is widely studied for its ability to improve the absorption of certain nutrients.

95% Piperine

95% piperine extract is a highly concentrated form of black pepper standardised to contain 95% piperine. It is commonly used in supplements to help support the absorption of certain nutrients and plant compounds.

Key Benefits

Why It’s Used

Antioxidant Protection

Helps protect cells from oxidative stress caused by free radicals.

Digestive Health

Supports healthy digestion and digestive comfort.

Healthy Inflammatory Response

Supports the body's normal inflammatory response.

Immune Support

Supports the normal function of the immune system.

Healthy Circulation

Supports healthy blood flow and vascular function.

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is black pepper added to supplements?

Black pepper is commonly included because it naturally contains piperine, which may help improve the absorption of certain nutrients and botanical compounds.

Is black pepper the same as piperine?

No. Black pepper is the whole dried fruit of the Piper nigrum plant, while piperine is one of the naturally occurring compounds found within black pepper.

Why is black pepper often combined with turmeric?

Piperine has been shown to increase the absorption of curcumin, the main active compound found in turmeric, making the combination popular in food supplements.

Can I take black pepper every day?

Black pepper is widely consumed every day as part of a normal diet. Supplements containing black pepper should always be taken according to the recommended directions.

Do you use whole black pepper or an extract?

Our formulas use 95% piperine extract to ensure that you're getting the maximum absorption boosting benefits.

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