Category Archives: Piperine

Centella Asiatica, Piper retrofractum and Curcuma longa for Fertility

Posted on July 31, 2023 by Robert Barrington

Centella Asiatica (gotu kola), Piper retrofractum (Javanese long pepper) and Curcuma domestica (turmeric) may possess aphrodisiac effects in males. This may relate to the way that the compounds interact with the physiological system of men. In one study a combination … Continue reading →

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Pepper: More Than Just A Condiment

Posted on November 15, 2014 by Robert Barrington

Black pepper (Piper nigrum) is one of the most widely used seasonings in the Western world, surpassed only by salt. The pepper plant is indigenous to India where its use can be traced back to early human history. In Greece … Continue reading →

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Peppered with Bad Science

Posted on June 11, 2011 by Robert Barrington

Piperine (figure 1) is an alkaloid derived from black pepper (Piper spp.) that is added to some weight loss supplements because manufacturers claim it increases the bioavailability of some components of the formula. Research using animal and cell culture models … Continue reading →

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