Piperine: Why Black Pepper Extract Is in a Gummy
The smallest number on the label, and there for a reason: 2 mg of piperine per serving.
Last updated November 13, 2026
What it is
Piperine is the alkaloid that gives black pepper its bite. In supplements it is used in very small amounts, not for its own sake but for what it does to the ingredients around it.
What a study observed
The classic study gave human volunteers curcumin with and without 20 mg of piperine. With piperine, the serum concentration and bioavailability of curcumin rose sharply (Shoba et al., 1998).* That result made piperine a standard companion ingredient.
It is fair to add that the study was about curcumin. Whether piperine does the same for every ingredient it is paired with has not been tested ingredient by ingredient.
In this formula
A serving has 2 mg of piperine. The amounts above are per serving, from the Supplement Facts panel. Research cited on this page studied the ingredient on its own, usually in a different form or dose, and is not a claim about this product.
Good to know
Because piperine can change how some substances are absorbed, it can also affect some medications. Talk to your healthcare provider before taking any supplement if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication or have a medical condition.
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*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. This guide is general information, not medical advice. Studies cited here looked at individual ingredients, often in different forms and doses, and are not claims about this product.