Better and faster absorption by BioPerine®

BioPerine^®, have you ever heard of it? It is a powerful extract from the black pepper fruit (Piper nigrum Linn) that grows mainly in South India. The delicate pepper berries are harvested just before ripening and then dried by the sun. This ensures optimal ripeness and quality. BioPerine^® has been added to many Golden Naturals products as a natural adjuvant. But why exactly? What is the function of this unique ingredient in supplements?

We all know Piper nigrum as the everyday black pepper that can be found in every kitchen cupboard. But what not everyone knows is that black pepper has also been used as a beneficial agent for centuries. In the 6000 year old Ayurvedic natural therapy, black pepper is best known for its beneficial effect on the digestive tract. Many traditional Ayurvedic formulas therefore contain a special mixture of ingredients with black pepper. After various scientific studies and tests in the United States, BioPerine^® in its current form is a clinically proven and patented ingredient. The special thing about BioPerine^® is that it significantly improves the bioavailability of supplements and nutrients. A very useful, natural adjuvant!

Piperine ensures good digestion

BioPerine^® is an exceptionally pure extract of piperine, the main component of black peppercorns. Piperine provides the characteristic sharp taste of pepper and has positive effects on health. The spiciness of black pepper ensures, among other things, the production of extra stomach acid, which leads to a faster and better digestion of food. Because BioPerine^{® is} an extract, it is many times stronger than 'normal' black pepper.

What does BioPerine^® do?

Once a nutrient is combined with BioPerine^® , the body can absorb more of that nutrient. It's like this: our digestive tract can only absorb some of the nutrients we consume. The useful part of a nutrient that our body can digest, absorb and use is called bioavailability. In order for a nutrient to be absorbed, it is necessary for it to enter the bloodstream through the cell wall of the intestinal cells. BioPerine^® helps these intestinal cells to relax better, allowing useful nutrients to enter the bloodstream more easily. Because BioPerine^® strongly promotes the absorption of vitamins, minerals, amino acids and antioxidants, it also increases the influence of nutrients and supplements. And not just a little! The average increase is no less than 60%. Example: a capsule of 500 milligram vitamin C has the same effect as an 800 milligram capsule, when combined with 10 milligram BioPerine^® . An additional advantage of adding BioPerine^® to supplements is that they have a longer effect in the body.

BioPerine^® improves the bioavailability of almost all food supplements.

Which substances does BioPerine^® have an effect on?

The addition of BioPerine^® has a beneficial effect on the absorption of almost all supplements. In addition to all amino acids and minerals, the absorption of the following categories of supplements improves the most:

• plant extracts: curcumin, 5-HTP, ginkgo biloba, green tea, beta-sitosterol, lycopene eva
• water-soluble vitamins: thiamine (vit. B1), riboflavin (vit. B2), vitamins B6, B12, niacinamide, folic acid (folate / vit. B11), vitamin C
• fat soluble vitamins: vitamins A, D, E and K, alpha carotene, beta carotene

The absorption of these supplements improves on average by 40 to 60%. B vitamins are even more than 100% absorbed as well in combination with BioPerine^® .

All-in-1 and safe to use

BioPerine® has been added to almost all Golden Naturals products. At normal doses (up to a maximum of 50 mg), BioPerine® can be taken without any problems. It is important to be careful with the use of too high doses of BioPerine® in combination with medicines. These can have (undesirable) interactions. Consult a professional if you have any questions about this.