What is Piper Nigrum Extract %95 Piperine?
Piper Nigrum Extract %95 Piperine is a standardized herbal extract obtained from the Piper nigrum plant (%95 Piperine). It is used as a raw material in dietary supplement production.
Product Properties
- Part used: Fruit
- Standardization: %95 Piperine
- Solubility: Water-soluble
| Analysis | Value |
|---|---|
| Moisture | ≤5.0% |
| Total Heavy Metals | ≤10ppm |
| E. Coli | Negative / g |
| Salmonella | Negative / 10g |
What is Piper Nigrum Extract %95 Piperine Used For? What is its Purpose?
What is Piper Nigrum Extract %95 Piperine used for? Black pepper (Piperin) is a standardized herbal raw material used in dietary supplements to enhance the bioavailability (absorption) of other ingredients due to its Piperine content. With its standardized %95 Piperine content, the standardized extract (%95 piperin, e.g., BioPerine), in capsule or powder form, typically provides a consistent ingredient source in formulations often combined with other actives.
Benefits and Main Usage Areas of Piper Nigrum Extract %95 Piperine
- Enhancing Bioavailability (Absorption): Piperin significantly increases the absorption of components such as curcumin, resveratrol, coenzyme Q10, beta-carotene, vitamin C, and selenium; it strikingly elevates the bioavailability of curcumin.
- Antioxidant and Anti-inflammatory Support: There is data suggesting it increases antioxidant enzyme (superoxide dismutase) levels and reduces inflammation markers (CRP).
- Metabolic and Lipid Support: There are findings indicating improvement in total cholesterol, LDL, and triglyceride levels in overweight individuals (limited evidence).
- Formulation Additive: It is used as an additive in low doses (typically %95 standardized) in supplement products to enhance the efficacy of other actives.
Mechanism of Action and Active Components
Piperin inhibits drug/nutrient metabolism enzymes (CYP3A4) and the P-glycoprotein transporter, slowing intestinal transit and increasing the passage of components into the bloodstream.
Forms of Usage (Tablet, Capsule, Powder)
The powder form can be used in tablet, capsule, powder mix/sachet, and (being water-soluble) liquid/syrup formulations.
Positive List of Plants Check
Piper nigrum is included among the plants permitted for use (positive list) under Turkish Food Codex dietary supplement legislation. The permitted/used part: Fruit.
Usage Rate in Dietary Supplements
According to the List of Restricted Substances in Dietary Supplements, a daily usage limit of 10µg/day applies to this component/extract.
Storage, Shelf Life, and Re-test
Store in a cool, dry, and protected from light environment. The recommended re-test period is generally 3 years; it varies by manufacturer. The CoA document of the relevant batch shall be taken as the basis for the exact date.
Technical Documents and Supply — Asuka Kimya
You can contact Asuka Kimya for SDS, TDS, CoA, and supply conditions for Piper Nigrum Extract %95 Piperine.
References
The usage information on this page is compiled from official herbal monographs and scientific literature (e.g., EMA/HMPC, NIH/NCCIH, Cochrane, EFSA). The product is a dietary supplement raw material; it does not claim to diagnose or treat diseases.