Black Pepper Boosts Turmeric’s Cholesterol Lowering Effect

Turmeric is a spice and herb native to Asia. Most of its therapeutic value is attributed to its bioactive ingredient, curcumin. Curcumin is not soluble in water and hence is poorly absorbed in the body. This reduces its therapeutic effect. Piperine, the bioactive ingredient of black pepper, is known for increasing absorption of drugs and boosting their concentration in blood. Piperine boosts the bioavailability of curcumin by 2000%. Therefore supplements […] …read more