Black Pepper Extract (Piperine) is standardised from Piper nigrum and is the most widely used bioavailability enhancer in the nutraceutical industry. Piperine inhibits intestinal P-glycoprotein and hepatic CYP3A4 metabolism, significantly increasing the absorption of co-administered nutrients including curcumin, CoQ10, resveratrol, beta-carotene, and many pharmaceuticals.
Applications:
- Bioavailability enhancer in combination supplement formulations
- Curcumin/turmeric absorption booster (most common pairing)
- Thermogenic and metabolism support formulations
- Cognitive and nootropic supplement blends
Key Features & Benefits:
- Increases bioavailability of nutrients by up to 2000% (curcumin)
- 95% piperine standardised extract for consistent potency
- Inhibits P-glycoprotein and CYP3A4 — broad-spectrum enhancer
- No animal substance – halal-certified
- Low inclusion rate — 5–20mg per serving effective dose
