Black Pepper

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Spice source of piperine, which boosts absorption of other nutrients

We rank Black Pepper by price per gram of active ingredient - not by pack size - so a bigger tub with a worse price per dose can't outrank a smaller one that's actually cheaper.

What it is

Black Pepper is a common kitchen spice that contains a natural active compound called piperine. This specific chemical is what gives the pepper its characteristic pungent heat and sharp taste.

Why it's used

It is primarily used in supplements to increase the bioavailability of other nutrients. Bioavailability refers to how much of a substance actually enters the bloodstream to be used by the body; piperine helps the body absorb other ingredients more effectively.

How it's made

The supplement is produced by harvesting mature peppercorns, which are then dried and ground into a fine powder. This powder is then either put directly into capsules or mixed with other ingredients to create a blended supplement.

What it typically costs

This ingredient sits in a mid-range price bracket. This is because while the raw peppercorns are widely available, the cost varies depending on the concentration of piperine extracted for the supplement.

Dosage by purpose

PurposeTypical studied doseEvidence
enhancing the absorption of other supplements that are glucuronidated (for example, curcumin)20mg of the bioactive piperineestablished
  1. https://examine.com/supplements/black-pepper (Examine)
  2. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12122619 (PubMed)
  3. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10534530 (PubMed)
  4. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10187688 (PubMed)

How Suppio ranks

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Prices across our retailer network are refreshed at least daily.

FAQ

What is Black Pepper?

Spice source of piperine, which boosts absorption of other nutrients

How does Suppio calculate the best-value Black Pepper?

We rank Black Pepper by price per gram of active ingredient - not by pack size - so a bigger tub with a worse price per dose can't outrank a smaller one that's actually cheaper.

Are these prices verified?

Suppio matches identical products across UK retailers by barcode, then ranks by price per active dose rather than sticker price. Value rankings only ever include listings Suppio has independently verified against the live retailer page - unverified data is shown on each product’s own page but excluded from ranking.

How often are Black Pepper prices updated?

Prices across our retailer network are refreshed at least daily.

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