Piperine, an alkaloid present in black pepper, is used primarily in curcumin formulas. However, studies show it might also help serious health conditions on its own, such as Heart Disease, Parkinson's Disease, Diabetes, Cancer.
Piperine is considered the active component of black pepper.
Bioperine is a brand-name commercial product standardized to 95% piperine, an active component of black pepper, so they are similar. However, Bioperine may be more potent than some piperine products. This is similar to how EGCG (epigallocatechin gallate) is considered the active component from white, green, and black teas. Another example is how curcumin is regarded as the active component of the spice turmeric.
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