Learn About Piperine, Research, Benefits

 

 

For centuries, medicinal plants have been used as both a source of food, including spices, as well as potential health remedies. One such plant is Piper nigrum, commonly known as black pepper, which is a staple in cuisines worldwide due to its distinct sharp flavor, attributed to the phytochemical piperine. Beyond its culinary uses, black pepper is also valued for medicinal, preservation, and perfumery purposes. 

One published article explores much, including the available clinical and preclinical data, focusing on the prevention, management, and treatment of various diseases and disorders. The extraction process of piperine and its bioavailability are also discussed. The authors state "Piperine provides therapeutic benefits in patients suffering from diabetes, obesity, arthritis, oral cancer, breast cancer, multiple myeloma, metabolic syndrome, hypertension, Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer’s disease, cerebral stroke, cardiovascular diseases, kidney diseases, inflammatory diseases, and rhinopharyngitis." The authors conclude that based on the current evidence, piperine can be the potential molecule for treatment of disease [1]

 

 

 

 

Another article explores the medicinal and health-promoting benefits of piperine, detailing its mechanisms in promoting health and wellness. Additionally, it summarizes recent medically published literature on piperine’s potential as a therapeutic agent for various diseases. [2]

  

Footnotes:

[1] Molecular and pharmacological aspects of piperine as a potential molecule for disease prevention and management: evidence from clinical trials - PMC (nih.gov)

[2]  Piperine: A review of its biological effects - PubMed (nih.gov)