Herbs

Curcumin with piperine

Also called: turmeric with black pepper, bioperine

Turmeric extract with black pepper to boost absorption.

Why people take it
Joints, inflammation.
What the evidence says
See the turmeric entry.
How it is usually taken
Usually 500 mg to 1.5 g of curcumin with 5 to 20 mg piperine a day.
Be careful
Piperine increases absorption of many medicines; liver injury reports with high-absorption products.
Medicines it can interact with
Adds to blood thinners; piperine raises levels of many medicines. Rare liver injury.

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Common questions

What is Curcumin with piperine?

Turmeric extract with black pepper to boost absorption.

Why do people take Curcumin with piperine?

Joints, inflammation.

Does Curcumin with piperine work?

See the turmeric entry.

How much Curcumin with piperine do people take?

Usually 500 mg to 1.5 g of curcumin with 5 to 20 mg piperine a day.

Is Curcumin with piperine safe?

Piperine increases absorption of many medicines; liver injury reports with high-absorption products.

Does Curcumin with piperine interact with medicines?

Adds to blood thinners; piperine raises levels of many medicines. Rare liver injury.

Sources and further reading

Last reviewed 31 October 2026. Written by Satya Babu.

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