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Did you know that a tinge of black pepper in your regular diet could do wonders for your body?
The human tongue is highly receptive to flavors. Be it sweet, sour, hot, pungent, or bland; we love to taste various mouth-watering dishes every day. What is more evoking is that the spices used to prepare these delicacies do more than add flavor. They enhance not just the taste but also our health!
We already know hundreds of spices, each having numerous medicinal benefits; one among such is the humble black pepper. This article will learn about the BioPerine benefits, a type of compound extracted from pepper.
1. Black Pepper
Black pepper is one of the most common seasonings used all over the world. It not only makes your food tastier but also enhances its nutrient value. It contains a powerful active ingredient called piperine that can help your body fight numerous diseases and infections.
This powerful ingredient has also proven to benefit the heart, blood sugar levels, neurodegenerative disorders, menstrual disorders, dysuria, and above all, boost the absorption of nutrients. Black pepper is also rich in antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties.
Talking about black pepper, what makes it so peculiar and important that it is one of the most used spices of all time worldwide?
Piperine is an organic compound that is naturally present in black pepper. It is piperine, along with its isomer cha vicine, that gives black pepper its unique pungent taste. Piperine is actively present in black pepper. It is a bioactive compound which means it acts as a bioavailability enhancer.
BioPerine, on the other hand, is a concentrated compound of piperine extracted from black pepper.
BioPerine1 obtained from black pepper is a miracle substance that can help your body in numerous ways.
BioPerine is a patented extract obtained from black pepper (Piper nigrum), containing about 95% of piperine. Sabsina Corporation holds the patent of BioPerine manufacture. BioPerine is a trademarked name of the product.
2. How Does BioPerine Affect Your Body?
BioPerine is a bioavailability enhancer. It contains about 95% of piperine. Therefore it is more effective in promoting the rapid absorption of nutrients in our body than the normal piperine found in black pepper.
This, also, means whatever food you eat, or supplements you take will be rapidly absorbed and retained for a longer period in your body, which will eventually increase your overall performance.
BioPerine has been found to enhance nutrient absorption by at least 30%.
2.1. What Does Bioavailability Mean?
Systemic circulation regulates nutrients such as vitamins and minerals present in food or supplements. Thus, bioavailability is the proportion of drugs or other substances or nutrients absorbed by systemic circulation.
3. What Are the Benefits of BioPerine?
First and foremost, BioPerine helps the body to absorb nutrients rapidly. These nutrients can be present in the normal food you eat or the supplements you take, for example, vitamins and minerals. Some of the other Bioperine benefits include:
3.1. Increases Metabolism
It increases blood supply to the gastrointestinal tract, thus making your digestive organs function better. BioPerine enhances energy production in our cells.
Body cells produce energy through the process called thermogenesis. In the presence of BioPerine, cells produce more energy and heat, which in turn increases metabolism. A more responsive metabolism allows individuals to give a better physical response and also aids in achieving weight loss goals at a faster rate. Thus, the use of BioPerine is highly recommended for achieving diet goals.
3.2. Controls Diabetes
BioPerine and curcumin (compounds commonly found in turmeric) can help with blood sugar levels by producing adiponectin. This specific protein hormone reduces the formation of fatty deposits in the arteries, thus enhancing the response of cells to insulin. BioPerine has also shown positive results in controlling type 2 diabetes.
3.3. Improves Mental Health
BioPerine can also support a person’s mental health. BioPerine and curcumin together can increase the production of hormones such as dopamine and serotonin.
Dopamine and serotonin are actively involved in mood change and promote positive feelings like pleasure, happiness, and love. Serotonin helps regulate sleep cycles, anxiety, appetite, and pain. A deficit or lack of these hormones can lead to multiple mental health issues such as depression, fatigue, sadness, suicidal thoughts, and anxiety.
Moreover, BioPerine also improves memory. It also sharpens mental cognitive abilities by the production of certain acetylcholine neurotransmitters. Studies conducted on animals suggest the possibility of treating various degenerative brain disorders through the use of BioPerine.
3.4. Improves Immunity
BioPerine is highly rich in antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties. Thus, the use of BioPerine helps to boost immunity and noticeably reduces autoimmune disorders and allergy symptoms.
3.5. Sexual Wellness
BioPerine has also been found to increase the performance of Leydig cells in males. Leydig cells produce testosterone 2(male sex hormone). Including BioPerine in a regular diet improves the functionality of male reproductive organs.
3.6. Cancer Treatment
Research suggests that BioPerine may also help in the treatment of cancer. Black pepper has anti-cancer properties. Piperine in black pepper slows down the growth rate of carcinogenic cells and promotes the self-renewal of healthy cells. According to various studies conducted on rats, piperine showed promising results in the treatment of cancer.
BioPerine also shows promising results by strongly reducing in vitro tumorigenic properties of mesothelioma cells (malignant cells usually affecting the lungs) by impairing cellular self-renewal ability, proliferative cell rate, and cell migration and delaying tumor growth.
3.7. Cure Skin Related Problems
Piperine present in BioPerine can help cure many skin-related problems such as fungal infections, scabies, and pimples.
BioPerine can also benefit people with vitiligo. Studies have shown that piperine and its synthetic derivative- BioPerine, can help stimulate pigmentation in the skin of people with vitiligo.
3.8. Enhances Eyesight
Since BioPerine increases, the absorption of nutrients, and beta carotene present in food gets absorbed rapidly. Conversion of beta carotene to retinol3 (vitamin A) becomes more efficient in the presence of piperine. Vitamin A is an essential component for good eyesight.
3.9. Rich in Anti-Inflammatory Properties
Piperine has anti-inflammatory, antinociceptive, and anti-arthritic properties, which can positively affect rheumatoid arthritis.
Rheumatoid arthritis4 treatment involves a long-term admiration of anti-inflammatory drugs. Prolonged use of these drugs can have dangerous side effects.
Therefore, a more natural approach with better results is needed for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. Piperine which is a natural ingredient in BioPerine can help fight the pain away. Regular use of piperine can prevent such diseases.
3.10. Weight Loss
Supplementing piperine with HFD (a High-Fat diet) can significantly reduce body weight, triglycerides, and cholesterol levels without affecting the appetite. Piperine may also reduce dyslipidemia– a condition that increases the chances of heart attack, clogged arteries, and other circulatory concerns.
4. Piperine and Curcumin
BioPerine can significantly increase the uptake of curcumin by at least 2000%.
Curcumin is a main constituent of turmeric (curcuma longa). Although curcumin is highly rich in medicinal value, it has poor bioavailability. Its antioxidant5, anti-inflammatory, anti-carcinogenic, and anti-thrombotic properties and cardiovascular protective effects are well known. Thus, the bioavailability of curcumin when co-administered with BioPerine enhances rapidly.
BioPerine is a boon for those who want to keep a healthy lifestyle without fussing much about the strict guidelines. Also, regular use of piperine in diet can prevent many diseases.
5. A Word of Caution
Although BioPerine is a miraculous diet enhancer and has numerous health benefits, it should be used under the supervision of a qualified nutritionist or doctor. If you are allergic to piperine or black pepper, then you should not consume BioPerine.
For your safety and better results, always consult your nutritionist or doctor before taking any supplement.
6. Frequently Asked Questions
6.1. How safe is BioPerine?
BioPerine is healthy and safe to use. It is beneficial in so many ways for keeping a healthy body.
6.2. When should I take BioPerine?
It is preferable to take 3 times a day. However, it is strongly recommended to seek a doctor for additional information as it might affect different people in different ways.
6.3. Is BioPerine good for weight loss?
Yes! BioPerine provides energy and increases metabolism which can help to do physical exercises. Hence, it can help to achieve weight loss goals.
6.4. Are there side effects of BioPerine?
No. There have not been any reported side effects of BioPerine. However, carry some precautions before using it. For example, BioPerine can be allergic to some people, therefore, seek a nutritionist or a doctor before using it.
6.5. Can diabetic people use BioPerine?
Yes! BioPerine is known for stabilizing blood sugar levels and managing diabetes. It can even reduce high blood sugar levels.
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