There are some brands of supplements that
contain bioperine, which is identical to piperine and also helps boost absorption of curcumin.
Redox Select also provides activated R - Lipoic Acid, Coenzyme Q 10
with bioperine to help optimize absorption, anthocyanin - rich Bilberry extract and Meriva ® curcumin phytosome, a premium turmeric extract exhibiting superior bioavailability and bioactivity in human studies.
Hi Ben, Thomas mentioned article about effects
of bioperine on liver function.
The ingredients of Parasine 2 include wormwood, senna pods, black seeds, green black walnut hulls, pumpkin seeds, cascara sagrada, organic cloves, brucea, wormseed, and
bioperine extract.
However, a substance
called bioperine (also called piperine) can enhance the absorption of curcumin by 2,000 percent, and bromelain, found in pineapple - based digestive products, also enhances the absorption of curcumin.
Also, it goes without saying that quality trumps quantity every time — if you are going to take curcumin, ensure it
contains bioperine (black pepper) to optimise bioavailability, if you are taking green tea ensure that it has a high EGCG level, and for zinc I would recommend bisglycinate, gluconate, or aspartate.
Curcumin needs to be taken with black pepper (
bioperine) to increase absorption, otherwise it is ineffective.