Black Pepper May Be Curcumin’s Best Bioavailability-Enhancer

(Newswire.net — July 4, 2017) Orlando, FL — Curcumin is a widely popular bioactive ingredient. It is even believed to be one of the most popular supplements today. While this natural ingredient is thought to be highly therapeutic, there are certain ingredients believed to be helpful in increasing the delivery of its unique agents.

Black pepper may be curcumin’s best bioavailability-enhancer. Curcumin is a phytochemical found in the ancient spice called turmeric. This popular ingredient is thought to contain antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anti-carcinogenic, antiseptic, and antibiotic properties.

Turmeric is one of the most popular spices in traditional Chinese and Ayurveda medicine. This spice has been used not just in the kitchen, but also for medicinal purposes. Both turmeric and black pepper are widely used in India.

While curcumin has long been believed to be highly therapeutic, it has also been known to have low-bioavailability. Once ingested, curcumin is then metabolized before absorption. Black pepper is believed to inhibit particular intestinal digestive enzymes.

Its potential bioavailability-enhancing effects may also work for pharmaceutical drugs and other supplements. Studies have been administered to determine if black pepper could enhance curcumin absorption.

In one study, it was found that the serum levels were extremely low in the 2g of curcumin ingested. However, when 20 mg of black pepper was added to curcumin, there was an increase in bioavailability by 2000%.

It was also found that there was a dramatic improvement in the absorption levels, bioavailability, and serum levels. This means that the intake of curcumin may be improved through an add-on such as black pepper.

It is also important to remember that black pepper contains piperine, which may be able to help trigger transient receptor potential vanilloid type-1 (TRPVI) in the body. When this happens, pain may be potentially reduced. Since piperine is also considered to be a powerful analgesic, it may be utilized to possibly reduce or eliminate pain.

Curcumin has become a popular natural alternative for individuals who suffer from a variety of diseases and disorders. Arthritis sufferers, for instance, often use curcumin supplements instead of certain pain medications.

Arthritis can cause pain and immobility. These symptoms may not not just trigger the overall health of sufferers to spiral down, but also their quality of life. Medications, such as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, have been used by many arthritis sufferers.

While these pharmaceutical drugs may temporarily ease pain and reduce inflammation, they may also lead to side effects. The risk of these side effects has encouraged many arthritis sufferers to turn to natural methods instead, such as curcumin supplements.

Curcumin is believed to have strong anti-inflammatory properties, which may be potentially helpful in fighting arthritis pain and inflammation.

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