Piperine
Description
Piperine, also known as Piper nigrum Fruit Extract, is a type of Amide that is manufactured synthetically as a flavoring agent and is also naturally present in some foods.
Health Benefits of Piperine
Digestive System
Piperine may help to prevent Ulcers - Gastric. [1]
Immune System
Piperine may help to prevent some types of Cancer: [2]
Piperine may help to prevent carcinogens-induced Cancer - Lung. [3]
Piperine may inhibit the of Melanoma cells to other regions of the body. [4]
Piperine may inhibit/kill Trypanosoma cruzi. [5]
Nervous System
Piperine may be useful for the treatment of Depression (due to its ability to inhibit Monoamine Oxidase enzymes). [6]
Skin
Piperine (applied topically) may alleviate Vitiligo. [7]
Piperine may Inhibit these Toxic Substances
Enzymes
Piperine inhibits CYP3A4 (which may partially account for its ability to increase the bioavailability of numerous substances). [8]
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