Black Pepper
Powdered spice used in combination with turmeric (50:1 ratio) to enhance effects
Also known as: Piper nigrum
Active Compounds
Bioactive compounds found in Black Pepper, based on research from longevity science.
- Piperine
Piperine from black pepper is a potent inhibitor of drug metabolism that boosts curcumin absorption (Atal et al. 1985)
Source: How Not to Die
Biological Mechanisms
How Black Pepper works at a cellular level.
- PromotesBoosts Natural Killer Cell Activity
Majdalawieh 2010: in vitro study showing black pepper had immunomodulatory and anti-cancer activities
- PromotesReduces lipid peroxidation
- PromotesBoosts curcumin absorption
A quarter teaspoon of black pepper boosts curcumin blood levels by 2,000 percent. Even just a pinch of pepper can significantly boost levels.
Dosage Recommendations
Specific amounts mentioned in the research literature.
- 1/4 teaspoonfor Boosts curcumin absorption
A quarter teaspoon of black pepper boosts curcumin blood levels by 2,000 percent. Even just a pinch of pepper can significantly boost levels.
Source: How Not to Die
Sources
- How Not to Age
- How Not to Die