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The combination of turmeric and black pepper increases the bioavailability of curcumin. Find out how it works, what it is suitable for and what you should bear in mind when taking it
The combination of turmeric and black pepper increases the bioavailability of curcumin. Find out how it works, what it is suitable for and what you should bear in mind when taking it.
Turmeric (Curcuma longa) is a tropical root plant from the ginger family. Its main active ingredient curcumin not only gives the root its characteristic yellow colour, but also has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and digestive properties. However, the bioavailability of curcumin is very low when taken orally, as it is poorly absorbed by the body and is broken down quickly.
This is where black pepper comes into play: its ingredient piperine can increase the bioavailability of curcumin many times over. Studies show that piperine improves the absorption of curcumin in the intestine and inhibits its breakdown in the liver. This combination has been used for centuries in Ayurvedic medicine and is increasingly being used in modern naturopathy.
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