Piperine

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Black pepper extract that enhances absorption of many other supplements

We rank Piperine 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

Piperine is a natural compound found in black pepper. It is the primary alkaloid, which is a type of nitrogen-based organic molecule, that gives black pepper its characteristic pungent taste.

Why it's used

It is primarily used as a bioavailability enhancer. This means it helps the body absorb other nutrients and supplements more effectively into the bloodstream, ensuring you get more value from the other vitamins or minerals you are taking.

How it's made

To create the supplement, manufacturers use a process called solvent extraction. They soak black pepper in a chemical liquid to pull out the piperine, then evaporate the liquid to leave behind a concentrated powder. This powder is then put into capsules or mixed into other supplement blends.

What it typically costs

This ingredient is generally mid-range in price. This is because while black pepper is a common crop, the industrial process required to isolate and concentrate the piperine into a pure extract adds a layer of manufacturing cost.

Dosage by purpose

PurposeTypical studied doseEvidence
increasing the efficacy of drugs with poor bioavailability20 mg per dayemerging
general human intervention studies4-40 mg per daylimited
  1. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3295233 (PubMed)
  2. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12122619 (PubMed)
  3. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7910313 (PubMed)
  4. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11691056 (PubMed)

How Suppio ranks

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.

Prices across our retailer network are refreshed at least daily.

FAQ

What is Piperine?

Black pepper extract that enhances absorption of many other supplements

How does Suppio calculate the best-value Piperine?

We rank Piperine 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 Piperine prices updated?

Prices across our retailer network are refreshed at least daily.

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