Bioperine is a patented, standardized black pepper (Piper nigrum) extract with 95% piperine content. Its sole purpose is to make other nutrients more bioavailable. The compound boosts transport through the gut wall and slows breakdown in the liver, sharply raising blood levels of many supplements.
People pair Bioperine with curcumin, CoQ10, resveratrol, or green tea extract to make those ingredients more effective. Early evidence points to digestive support as well, since piperine stimulates pancreatic enzymes.
Take Bioperine in capsule form with a meal that includes whichever supplement you want to amplify. A typical dose is 5 to 10 mg taken once or twice daily alongside food.
Cautions: piperine can magnify the absorption of certain medications, potentially increasing their side effects. Do not use it with peptic ulcers or during pregnancy. Be aware of possible interactions with drugs processed by the CYP3A4 enzyme. Speak with a healthcare professional before adding Bioperine.