Black Pepper
Piper nigrum
The everyday spice; its piperine stimulates digestion and dramatically boosts absorption of other compounds (e.g., turmeric).
Traditional use (household, ayurveda): The everyday spice; its piperine stimulates digestion and dramatically boosts absorption of other compounds (e.g., turmeric).
The everyday spice; its piperine stimulates digestion and dramatically boosts absorption of other compounds (e.g., turmeric).
Active constituents are under study; evidence ranges from traditional use to preliminary human trials.
- The everyday spice; its piperine stimulates digestion and dramatically boosts absorption of other compounds (e.g., turmeric).
Evidence strength: limited human.
- See the evidence level above
- Piperine alters how the liver processes many drugs — a real interaction at supplement doses.
- Pregnant/breastfeeding people without medical advice
Piperine alters how the liver processes many drugs — a real interaction at supplement doses.
May interact with prescription medications — review with a clinician if you take any.
Use caution in pregnancy, breastfeeding, for children, and with chronic disease unless cleared by a clinician.
Choose reputable, tested suppliers; correct identification is essential for wild-harvested plants.