[Surprise] Can I use White and not Black Pepper for Turmeric Absorption

Yes, you can use white pepper instead of black pepper to enhance turmeric absorption. White pepper contains the alkaloid, piperine, just like black pepper, and thus improves the bioavailability of turmeric. However, there is limited evidence regarding the use of white pepper as an absorption enhancer, as most studies have been conducted using black pepper and turmeric. Thus, if you have black pepper, better to give it first preference in terms […] …read more