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Compound Profile
Piperine is the major pungent alkaloid of black pepper and a well known bioavailability enhancer.
Evidence level
Preliminary evidence
Typical onset
Varies by prep
Safety rating
Use extra caution: Generally well tolerated caution
Best for
Inflammation
Avoid / review if
Drug Interaction Risk Through Metabolic Enzyme And Transporter Effects, Caution With Narrow Therapeutic Index Medications., May Alter Drug Metabolism
Review before use if any apply: Drug Interaction Risk Through Metabolic Enzyme And Transporter Effects, Caution With Narrow Therapeutic Index Medications., May Alter Drug Metabolism.
Piperine has a preliminary evidence evidence rating.
Preclinical mechanism details from scientific profiles; these represent plausible pathways but do not guarantee clinical efficacy in humans.
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