Black Pepper

Our research indicates **black pepper** as a source of **piperine**, a compound that does little on its own but can inhibit enzymes that would otherwise break down other molecules, thereby increasing their absorption.[1] The visible overview stated that black pepper is commonly taken alongside some supplements to increase absorption and is **almost always consumed with curcumin**.[1] The visible summary emphasized that piperine can alter **supplement and drug metabolism** by inhibiting **glucuronidation**, a liver process involved in preparing compounds for urinary excretion.[1] This can be b