Curcumin and Piperine
Piperine from black pepper can increase curcumin bioavailability dramatically (studies report up to ~20x).
Curcumin
Turmeric's anti-inflammatory active compound.
Piperine
The black-pepper compound that boosts absorption.
Better taken together
Taken at the same time, one meaningfully increases how much of the other your body absorbs.
How to take them
Curcumin
- Dose
- 500–1,000 mg of curcumin per day (with absorption enhancer)
- Timing
- With food and a source of fat or piperine
Piperine
- Dose
- 5–20 mg per day (often bundled with curcumin)
- Timing
- Taken with the compound it is meant to enhance
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Frequently asked
Can you take Curcumin and Piperine together?
Yes, they are commonly taken together. Piperine from black pepper can increase curcumin bioavailability dramatically (studies report up to ~20x).
What's the best time to take Curcumin and Piperine?
Around the same time works well. Curcumin: With food and a source of fat or piperine. Piperine: Taken with the compound it is meant to enhance.
How do Curcumin and Piperine interact?
Boosts absorption: One increases how much of the other you absorb. Piperine from black pepper can increase curcumin bioavailability dramatically (studies report up to ~20x).