Piperine

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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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