Origin: Derived from the black pepper fruit (Piper nigrum) plant.
Also Known As:
Piper Nigrum
Piperaceae
Piperine
Overview: Black Pepper Fruit Extract has been used for centuries in traditional Eastern medicine as a treatment for pain, inflammation, and gastrointestinal distress.
Research also shows that Black Pepper Fruit Extract has weight management properties because piperine from Black Pepper Fruit Extract may block fat cell formation. Black Pepper Fruit Extract is also suggested to have anti-cancer properties and cognitive enhancement and anti-depressant effects.
Common Dosage: The typical dosage of black pepper extract for the purpose of enhancing the absorption of other supplements is 20 mg per day.
