How to Use piperine in a Sentence

piperine

noun
  • Because the fruit has been stripped of its outer layer of flesh, which contains the piperine compound, white peppercorns are not as peppery.
    Washington Post, 11 Feb. 2022
  • That's why many supplements on the market contain both curcumin and piperine.
    Stefani Sassos, Ms, Rdn, Cso, Good Housekeeping, 22 Apr. 2021
  • In van Leeuwenhoek’s peppercorn, the heat of compounds called piperines discourages insects from eating the plant.
    Rob Dunn, National Geographic, 1 Aug. 2019
  • The pinch of black pepper in the beverage contains piperine, a component that helps to increase the absorption of curcumin.
    Lisa Drayer, CNN, 14 Dec. 2021
  • One study in the Indian Journal of Pharmacology found that rodents that were given piperine lost more weight on a high-fat diet compared to those that didn’t have the spice.
    Women's Health, 28 Mar. 2023
  • For best results, look for a supplement that contains black pepper extract, also known as piperine.
    Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 18 Oct. 2022
  • Bioperine, or piperine, is a black pepper extract that assists in absorption.
    Dallas News, 12 Jan. 2023
  • This fat-busting blend consists of capsicum, piperine, caffeine, and niacin (vitamin B3).
    Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 4 Dec. 2022
  • Some studies suggest that piperine can help increase the absorption of nutrients, which is why it is used commonly in many supplements.
    Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 17 Oct. 2022
  • This compound can boost curcumin absorption by as much as 2,000%, so look for a supplement containing both curcumin and piperine for the best results.
    Angela Watson, chicagotribune.com, 19 Mar. 2021
  • Black Pepper skhoward//Getty Images The weight-loss benefits of black pepper are credited to piperine, an active compound found in this common household condiment.
    Women's Health, 28 Mar. 2023
  • This layer, along with the surface layers of the seed within, contains the main compound responsible for the spice’s characteristic pungent flavor: piperine.
    Washington Post, 11 Feb. 2022
  • Peppers—including black pepper and chilli pepper—which contain a substance called piperine that irritates nasal passages.
    Rebecca Strong, Health.com, 17 Feb. 2022
  • To ensure users get the most out of every ingredient, the Leanbean formula includes piperine, a black pepper extract known for its ability to boost bioavailability.
    Dallas News, 26 Aug. 2022
  • But research has linked piperine — the active compound in black pepper — to better absorption of curcumin in your body (specifically an increase of 2000% in the bioavailability of curcumin).
    Stefani Sassos, Ms, Rdn, Cso, Good Housekeeping, 22 Apr. 2021
  • Capsimax powder: This proprietary blend combines capsicum, caffeine, piperine, and niacin.
    Norcal Marketing, Chron, 4 Feb. 2021
  • Instead, its formula consists of Capsimax cayenne pepper, chromium picolinate, HMB, forskolin, and piperine.
    Discover Magazine, 29 Apr. 2023
  • BioPerine is an exclusive CalmLean ingredient derived from the chemical compound piperine.
    Dallas News, 20 Sep. 2022
  • Capsimax powder also contains piperine, which enhances bioavailability and increases the uptake of PhenQ’s natural ingredients.
    Dallas News, 31 Jan. 2023
  • Additionally, piperine may prevent mental impairment related to Alzheimer’s disease.
    Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 17 Oct. 2022

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