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BioPerine\u00ae is the patented piperine extract clinically shown to multiply the uptake of polyphenols, minerals and vitamins \u2014 which is why it sits in almost every SCN\u2122 formula.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.s-c-nutrition.com\/product\/fatloss-diet-weightloss-carnitine\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"noopener\">Get Carni-Lipolysis Active\u00b9\u00b2 \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>You can put 166 mg of EGCG, 237 mg of berberine and 142 mg of proanthocyanidins into a sachet and still deliver very little to the bloodstream. Polyphenols are notoriously poorly absorbed: they are metabolised by gut-wall and liver enzymes (glucuronidation, sulfation, CYP3A4) and pumped back into the gut by P-glycoprotein before they ever reach circulation. <strong>Piperine<\/strong>, the pungent alkaloid of black pepper, inhibits exactly those systems.<\/p>\n<p><strong>BioPerine\u00ae<\/strong> (Sabinsa) is a patented black-pepper extract standardised to not less than 95% piperine, with human clinical studies demonstrating increased absorption of curcumin (by 2,000% with just 20 mg piperine), coenzyme Q10, beta-carotene, selenium, vitamin B6 and others. Piperine has also been shown to raise plasma EGCG and slow its clearance \u2014 directly relevant to the green tea in a fat burner. Beyond bioavailability, piperine has mild thermogenic, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activity of its own.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.s-c-nutrition.com\/product\/fatloss-diet-weightloss-carnitine\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Carni-Lipolysis Active\u00b9\u00b2<\/strong><\/a> contains 15 mg BioPerine\u00ae (14.25 mg piperine) per sachet \u2014 28.5 mg piperine at the daily dose \u2014 to make sure the other eleven ingredients actually arrive.<\/p>\n<div class=\"cta\">\n<div>\n<h3>Eleven actives, fully absorbed.<\/h3>\n<p>BioPerine\u00ae is the twelfth ingredient in Carni-Lipolysis Active\u00b9\u00b2 \u2014 and the reason the other eleven work.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><a class=\"btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.s-c-nutrition.com\/product\/fatloss-diet-weightloss-carnitine\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"noopener\">Shop Carni-Lipolysis Active\u00b9\u00b2 \u2192<\/a><\/div>\n<h2>How does BioPerine\u00ae piperine work? The mechanism explained<\/h2>\n<h3>Inhibition of first-pass metabolism<\/h3>\n<p>Piperine inhibits UDP-glucuronosyltransferase and sulfotransferase in the intestinal wall and liver and inhibits CYP3A4 \u2014 the enzymes that deactivate polyphenols like EGCG, curcumin and berberine before they reach systemic circulation. Less deactivation, more active compound in blood.<\/p>\n<h3>P-glycoprotein inhibition<\/h3>\n<p>P-glycoprotein is the efflux pump that pushes absorbed compounds back into the gut lumen. Piperine inhibits it, increasing net absorption of many nutrients and botanicals.<\/p>\n<h3>Increased gut blood flow and absorptive surface<\/h3>\n<p>Piperine stimulates thermogenic activity in the gut, increases splanchnic blood flow and has been reported to increase microvilli length, enhancing the absorptive surface.<\/p>\n<h3>Own metabolic activity<\/h3>\n<p>Piperine activates TRPV1 (like capsaicinoids) producing mild thermogenesis, inhibits fat-cell formation in experimental models and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects.<\/p>\n<h2>What are the sports performance benefits of BioPerine\u00ae piperine?<\/h2>\n<p>For athletes, BioPerine\u00ae is the difference between a formula that reads well and one that works \u2014 and it adds a little metabolic activity of its own.<\/p>\n<h3>1. Does BioPerine\u00ae make a fat burner more effective?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes \u2014 by raising plasma levels of EGCG, curcumin-type polyphenols, berberine and other poorly absorbed actives. In the curcumin study, 20 mg piperine raised bioavailability 20-fold.<\/p>\n<h3>2. Does piperine increase green tea EGCG absorption?<\/h3>\n<p>Piperine increased EGCG plasma concentration and slowed its elimination in controlled studies (Lambert 2004), and improved EGCG permeability in intestinal cell models.<\/p>\n<h3>3. Does BioPerine\u00ae improve mineral absorption for athletes?<\/h3>\n<p>Sabinsa’s trials showed increased absorption of selenium (~30%), beta-carotene (~60%) and vitamin B6 (~140\u2013250%) \u2014 nutrients endurance athletes deplete.<\/p>\n<h3>4. Does piperine have a thermogenic effect?<\/h3>\n<p>Mild \u2014 via TRPV1 activation, similar to capsaicinoids, adding a small increase in energy expenditure without stimulant effects.<\/p>\n<h3>5. Does BioPerine\u00ae enhance CoQ10 and antioxidant uptake?<\/h3>\n<p>Piperine increased plasma CoQ10 by about 30% in a 3-week trial \u2014 relevant to the mitochondrial antioxidant stack many endurance athletes use.<\/p>\n<h3>6. Does piperine help with recovery?<\/h3>\n<p>Piperine’s anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activity, plus enhanced absorption of curcumin and OPCs, supports recovery formulas \u2014 which is why BioPerine\u00ae is also in SCN\u2122’s Relief Herbal and Pro Endurance Recovery.<\/p>\n<h3>7. Does BioPerine\u00ae affect hydration or digestion?<\/h3>\n<p>At supplemental doses it supports digestive enzyme secretion and gut motility without irritation.<\/p>\n<h3>8. Is piperine safe with intense training?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes. The 5\u201330 mg doses used in supplements are far below any level of concern; piperine has been consumed in pepper for millennia.<\/p>\n<div class=\"cta\">\n<div>\n<h3>Don’t pay for ingredients you don’t absorb.<\/h3>\n<p>Carni-Lipolysis Active\u00b9\u00b2 includes BioPerine\u00ae so every milligram of EGCG, berberine and OPC counts.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><a class=\"btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.s-c-nutrition.com\/product\/fatloss-diet-weightloss-carnitine\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"noopener\">Order Carni-Lipolysis Active\u00b9\u00b2 \u2192<\/a><\/div>\n<h2>What are the health benefits of BioPerine\u00ae piperine?<\/h2>\n<p>Piperine’s health research covers absorption, metabolism, inflammation and brain function.<\/p>\n<h3>1. Does BioPerine\u00ae improve nutrient absorption?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes \u2014 this is its defining, clinically demonstrated action across curcumin, CoQ10, vitamins and minerals.<\/p>\n<h3>2. Does piperine support fat metabolism?<\/h3>\n<p>Piperine reduces fat-cell formation and lipid accumulation in experimental models and has mild thermogenic activity; its main contribution to fat loss is amplifying the actives it is combined with.<\/p>\n<h3>3. Does piperine have antioxidant effects?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes \u2014 it scavenges free radicals and protects against lipid peroxidation.<\/p>\n<h3>4. Does piperine support healthy inflammation response?<\/h3>\n<p>Piperine modulates inflammatory signalling and enhances the absorption of anti-inflammatory botanicals such as curcumin and boswellia.<\/p>\n<h3>5. Does BioPerine\u00ae support brain function?<\/h3>\n<p>Piperine supports healthy neurotransmitter levels and has shown cognitive and mood-supportive effects in experimental studies; it also increases absorption of brain-active polyphenols.<\/p>\n<h3>6. Does piperine support digestion?<\/h3>\n<p>It stimulates digestive enzymes, supports gastric emptying and has traditional use as a digestive in Ayurveda.<\/p>\n<h3>7. Does piperine support normal blood sugar?<\/h3>\n<p>By enhancing absorption of berberine, cinnamon polyphenols and OPCs, and through its own insulin-sensitising effects in models, piperine supports the glucose-handling complex.<\/p>\n<h3>8. Is piperine safe daily?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes at 5\u201330 mg\/day. Because it inhibits drug-metabolising enzymes, people on medication with a narrow therapeutic window should consult their doctor.<\/p>\n<h2>BioPerine\u00ae piperine for endurance athletes: who benefits most?<\/h2>\n<div class=\"aud\">\n<h3>Runners<\/h3>\n<p>High mileage increases nutrient needs and oxidative stress. BioPerine\u00ae ensures the antioxidants and polyphenols you take are actually absorbed \u2014 more protection per sachet.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"aud\">\n<h3>Cyclists<\/h3>\n<p>A fat burner is only as strong as its weakest absorption step. BioPerine\u00ae raises EGCG and berberine levels so the fat-oxidation benefits reach your muscles on the bike.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"aud\">\n<h3>Triathletes<\/h3>\n<p>Triathletes consume more supplements than most athletes. Piperine’s absorption-enhancing effect gets more out of every one, especially minerals and polyphenols.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"aud\">\n<h3>Swimmers<\/h3>\n<p>Chlorine, early mornings and heavy volume deplete antioxidants. BioPerine\u00ae boosts uptake of OPCs, EGCG and CoQ10 to help the body keep pace.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"aud\">\n<h3>Marathon runners<\/h3>\n<p>Months of training on a deficit demand nutrient efficiency. BioPerine\u00ae in Carni-Lipolysis Active\u00b9\u00b2 makes the formula’s polyphenols and minerals count \u2014 stimulant-free.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cta\">\n<div>\n<h3>Absorption is the first benefit. Everything else follows.<\/h3>\n<p>Carni-Lipolysis Active\u00b9\u00b2: BioPerine\u00ae plus eleven clinically studied fat-metabolism actives per sachet.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><a class=\"btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.s-c-nutrition.com\/product\/fatloss-diet-weightloss-carnitine\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"noopener\">Buy Carni-Lipolysis Active\u00b9\u00b2 \u2192<\/a><\/div>\n<h2>How much BioPerine\u00ae piperine do you need, and when should you take it?<\/h2>\n<p>Clinical studies used <strong>5\u201320 mg piperine<\/strong> with the target nutrient; 20 mg produced the 2,000% curcumin increase. Piperine is effective within 30\u201360 minutes and lasts several hours.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Carni-Lipolysis Active\u00b9\u00b2<\/strong> provides 15 mg BioPerine\u00ae (14.25 mg piperine) per sachet \u2014 28.5 mg at the daily dose \u2014 taken simultaneously with the EGCG, berberine, OPC and cinnamon it is there to enhance.<\/p>\n<p>Piperine is safe and well tolerated. Because it slows the metabolism of some medications, consult your doctor if you take drugs with a narrow therapeutic window (e.g. certain anticoagulants, anti-epileptics or immunosuppressants).<\/p>\n<h2>Which SCN\u2122 products contain BioPerine\u00ae piperine?<\/h2>\n<p>BioPerine\u00ae is SCN\u2122’s standard bioavailability enhancer, present across the range wherever polyphenols or minerals need to be absorbed.<\/p>\n<div class=\"grid\">\n<div class=\"card\">\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/www.s-c-nutrition.com\/product\/fatloss-diet-weightloss-carnitine\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"noopener\">Carni-Lipolysis Active\u00b9\u00b2<\/a><\/h4>\n<p>15 mg BioPerine\u00ae (14.25 mg piperine) per sachet enhancing 166 mg EGCG, 237.5 mg berberine, 142.5 mg OPC and cinnamon in the stimulant-free fat burner.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top:8px\"><a class=\"btn ghost\" style=\"padding:8px 16px;font-size:.9em\" href=\"https:\/\/www.s-c-nutrition.com\/product\/fatloss-diet-weightloss-carnitine\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"noopener\">View product \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card\">\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/www.s-c-nutrition.com\/product\/glp1-fatburner\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"noopener\">Fat & Glucose Metabolizer<\/a><\/h4>\n<p>40 mg BioPerine\u00ae (38 mg piperine) per 2 capsules with 582 mg berberine, Capsimax\u00ae, cinnamon and OPCs in Fat & Glucose Metabolizer.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top:8px\"><a class=\"btn ghost\" style=\"padding:8px 16px;font-size:.9em\" href=\"https:\/\/www.s-c-nutrition.com\/product\/glp1-fatburner\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"noopener\">View product \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card\">\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/www.s-c-nutrition.com\/product\/ubiquinol-forte-ubiquinol-curcumin-proanthocyanidin-bioperine\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"noopener\">Ubiquinol Forte<\/a><\/h4>\n<p>30 mg BioPerine\u00ae with 250 mg Kaneka ubiquinol, curcumin and grape seed OPC in Ubiquinol Forte.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top:8px\"><a class=\"btn ghost\" style=\"padding:8px 16px;font-size:.9em\" href=\"https:\/\/www.s-c-nutrition.com\/product\/ubiquinol-forte-ubiquinol-curcumin-proanthocyanidin-bioperine\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"noopener\">View product \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card\">\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/www.s-c-nutrition.com\/product\/natural-anti-inflammatory-supplement\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"noopener\">Relief Herbal<\/a><\/h4>\n<p>30 mg BioPerine\u00ae per 2 Vcaps enhancing HydroCurc\u00ae curcumin and boswellia in Relief Herbal.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top:8px\"><a class=\"btn ghost\" style=\"padding:8px 16px;font-size:.9em\" href=\"https:\/\/www.s-c-nutrition.com\/product\/natural-anti-inflammatory-supplement\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"noopener\">View product \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card\">\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/www.s-c-nutrition.com\/product\/endurance-pre-workout\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"noopener\">Pre-Endurance Training Activator<\/a><\/h4>\n<p>30 mg BioPerine\u00ae with grape seed OPC, zinc and B-vitamins in Pre-Endurance Training Activator.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top:8px\"><a class=\"btn ghost\" style=\"padding:8px 16px;font-size:.9em\" href=\"https:\/\/www.s-c-nutrition.com\/product\/endurance-pre-workout\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"noopener\">View product \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card\">\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/www.s-c-nutrition.com\/product\/endurance-power-vo2-max-supplement\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"noopener\">Krebs Cycle Accelerator\u2074\u2070<\/a><\/h4>\n<p>20 mg BioPerine\u00ae in the 40-ingredient Krebs Cycle Accelerator\u2074\u2070.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top:8px\"><a class=\"btn ghost\" style=\"padding:8px 16px;font-size:.9em\" href=\"https:\/\/www.s-c-nutrition.com\/product\/endurance-power-vo2-max-supplement\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"noopener\">View product \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Frequently asked questions about BioPerine\u00ae piperine<\/h2>\n<div class='faq'>\n<details>\n<summary>What is the difference between BioPerine\u00ae and black pepper?<\/summary>\n<p>BioPerine\u00ae is a patented extract standardised to \u226595% piperine with human clinical studies on absorption. Black pepper contains 5\u20139% piperine, so you would need a lot of it, and quality varies.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary>Does piperine work on every supplement?<\/summary>\n<p>It enhances compounds subject to glucuronidation, sulfation, CYP3A4 metabolism or P-glycoprotein efflux \u2014 most polyphenols, many vitamins and minerals, CoQ10. Effects vary by compound.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary>How much piperine is effective?<\/summary>\n<p>5\u201320 mg taken together with the nutrient; Carni-Lipolysis Active\u00b9\u00b2 provides 14.25 mg per sachet.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary>Does BioPerine\u00ae interact with medication?<\/summary>\n<p>It can increase blood levels of some drugs. If you take prescription medication, especially with a narrow therapeutic window, consult your doctor.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary>Is BioPerine\u00ae a stimulant?<\/summary>\n<p>No. It has mild thermogenic activity via TRPV1 but does not affect heart rate or sleep.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hero\" style=\"text-align:center;margin-top:30px\">\n<span class=\"kick\">SCN\u2122 \u00b7 Made in Europe \u00b7 100% doping-free<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"margin-top:6px\">Twelve ingredients. One makes the other eleven work.<\/h2>\n<p class=\"sub\" style=\"margin:0 auto 18px\">Carni-Lipolysis Active\u00b9\u00b2 is built on absorption \u2014 BioPerine\u00ae ensures what’s on the label reaches your cells.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.s-c-nutrition.com\/product\/fatloss-diet-weightloss-carnitine\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"noopener\">Add Carni-Lipolysis Active\u00b9\u00b2 to basket \u2192<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Scientific references<\/h2>\n<ol class='refs'>\n<li>Shoba G et al. Influence of piperine on the pharmacokinetics of curcumin in animals and human volunteers. Planta Med 1998;64:353\u2013356.<\/li>\n<li>Lambert JD et al. Piperine enhances the bioavailability of the tea polyphenol (\u2212)-epigallocatechin-3-gallate in mice. J Nutr 2004;134:1948\u20131952.<\/li>\n<li>Badmaev V, Majeed M, Prakash L. Piperine derived from black pepper increases the plasma levels of coenzyme Q10 following oral supplementation. J Nutr Biochem 2000;11:109\u2013113.<\/li>\n<li>Badmaev V, Majeed M, Norkus EP. Piperine, an alkaloid derived from black pepper increases serum response of beta-carotene during 14-days of oral beta-carotene supplementation. Nutr Res 1999;19:381\u2013388.<\/li>\n<li>Bhardwaj RK et al. Piperine, a major constituent of black pepper, inhibits human P-glycoprotein and CYP3A4. J Pharmacol Exp Ther 2002;302:645\u2013650.<\/li>\n<li>Srinivasan K. Black pepper and its pungent principle \u2014 piperine: a review of diverse physiological effects. Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr 2007;47:735\u2013748.<\/li>\n<li>Park UH et al. Piperine, a component of black pepper, inhibits adipogenesis by antagonizing PPAR\u03b3 activity in 3T3-L1 cells. J Agric Food Chem 2012;60:3853\u20133860.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p class=\"small\"><em>Food supplements are not a substitute for a varied, balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle. This content is for education and general information and does not replace advice from your doctor or dietitian. Do not exceed the recommended daily dose. Keep out of reach of young children. Not intended for pregnant or breastfeeding women. If you take medication or have a medical condition, consult a healthcare professional before use.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<\/body><\/html><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>BioPerine\u00ae Piperine Benefits \u2013 The Bioavailability Enhancer Explained | SCN\u2122 Ingredient Guide \u00b7 BioPerine\u00ae Black Pepper Extract 95% Piperine BioPerine\u00ae Benefits: How Piperine Multiplies the Absorption of Every Other Ingredient A supplement is only as good as what you absorb. 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BioPerine\u00ae is the patented piperine extract clinically shown to multiply the uptake of polyphenols, minerals and vitamins \u2014 which is why it sits in almost every SCN\u2122 formula.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.s-c-nutrition.com\/product\/fatloss-diet-weightloss-carnitine\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"noopener\">Get Carni-Lipolysis Active\u00b9\u00b2 \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>You can put 166 mg of EGCG, 237 mg of berberine and 142 mg of proanthocyanidins into a sachet and still deliver very little to the bloodstream. Polyphenols are notoriously poorly absorbed: they are metabolised by gut-wall and liver enzymes (glucuronidation, sulfation, CYP3A4) and pumped back into the gut by P-glycoprotein before they ever reach circulation. <strong>Piperine<\/strong>, the pungent alkaloid of black pepper, inhibits exactly those systems.<\/p>\n<p><strong>BioPerine\u00ae<\/strong> (Sabinsa) is a patented black-pepper extract standardised to not less than 95% piperine, with human clinical studies demonstrating increased absorption of curcumin (by 2,000% with just 20 mg piperine), coenzyme Q10, beta-carotene, selenium, vitamin B6 and others. Piperine has also been shown to raise plasma EGCG and slow its clearance \u2014 directly relevant to the green tea in a fat burner. Beyond bioavailability, piperine has mild thermogenic, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activity of its own.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.s-c-nutrition.com\/product\/fatloss-diet-weightloss-carnitine\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Carni-Lipolysis Active\u00b9\u00b2<\/strong><\/a> contains 15 mg BioPerine\u00ae (14.25 mg piperine) per sachet \u2014 28.5 mg piperine at the daily dose \u2014 to make sure the other eleven ingredients actually arrive.<\/p>\n<div class=\"cta\">\n<div>\n<h3>Eleven actives, fully absorbed.<\/h3>\n<p>BioPerine\u00ae is the twelfth ingredient in Carni-Lipolysis Active\u00b9\u00b2 \u2014 and the reason the other eleven work.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><a class=\"btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.s-c-nutrition.com\/product\/fatloss-diet-weightloss-carnitine\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"noopener\">Shop Carni-Lipolysis Active\u00b9\u00b2 \u2192<\/a><\/div>\n<h2>How does BioPerine\u00ae piperine work? The mechanism explained<\/h2>\n<h3>Inhibition of first-pass metabolism<\/h3>\n<p>Piperine inhibits UDP-glucuronosyltransferase and sulfotransferase in the intestinal wall and liver and inhibits CYP3A4 \u2014 the enzymes that deactivate polyphenols like EGCG, curcumin and berberine before they reach systemic circulation. Less deactivation, more active compound in blood.<\/p>\n<h3>P-glycoprotein inhibition<\/h3>\n<p>P-glycoprotein is the efflux pump that pushes absorbed compounds back into the gut lumen. Piperine inhibits it, increasing net absorption of many nutrients and botanicals.<\/p>\n<h3>Increased gut blood flow and absorptive surface<\/h3>\n<p>Piperine stimulates thermogenic activity in the gut, increases splanchnic blood flow and has been reported to increase microvilli length, enhancing the absorptive surface.<\/p>\n<h3>Own metabolic activity<\/h3>\n<p>Piperine activates TRPV1 (like capsaicinoids) producing mild thermogenesis, inhibits fat-cell formation in experimental models and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects.<\/p>\n<h2>What are the sports performance benefits of BioPerine\u00ae piperine?<\/h2>\n<p>For athletes, BioPerine\u00ae is the difference between a formula that reads well and one that works \u2014 and it adds a little metabolic activity of its own.<\/p>\n<h3>1. Does BioPerine\u00ae make a fat burner more effective?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes \u2014 by raising plasma levels of EGCG, curcumin-type polyphenols, berberine and other poorly absorbed actives. In the curcumin study, 20 mg piperine raised bioavailability 20-fold.<\/p>\n<h3>2. Does piperine increase green tea EGCG absorption?<\/h3>\n<p>Piperine increased EGCG plasma concentration and slowed its elimination in controlled studies (Lambert 2004), and improved EGCG permeability in intestinal cell models.<\/p>\n<h3>3. Does BioPerine\u00ae improve mineral absorption for athletes?<\/h3>\n<p>Sabinsa’s trials showed increased absorption of selenium (~30%), beta-carotene (~60%) and vitamin B6 (~140\u2013250%) \u2014 nutrients endurance athletes deplete.<\/p>\n<h3>4. Does piperine have a thermogenic effect?<\/h3>\n<p>Mild \u2014 via TRPV1 activation, similar to capsaicinoids, adding a small increase in energy expenditure without stimulant effects.<\/p>\n<h3>5. Does BioPerine\u00ae enhance CoQ10 and antioxidant uptake?<\/h3>\n<p>Piperine increased plasma CoQ10 by about 30% in a 3-week trial \u2014 relevant to the mitochondrial antioxidant stack many endurance athletes use.<\/p>\n<h3>6. Does piperine help with recovery?<\/h3>\n<p>Piperine’s anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activity, plus enhanced absorption of curcumin and OPCs, supports recovery formulas \u2014 which is why BioPerine\u00ae is also in SCN\u2122’s Relief Herbal and Pro Endurance Recovery.<\/p>\n<h3>7. Does BioPerine\u00ae affect hydration or digestion?<\/h3>\n<p>At supplemental doses it supports digestive enzyme secretion and gut motility without irritation.<\/p>\n<h3>8. Is piperine safe with intense training?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes. The 5\u201330 mg doses used in supplements are far below any level of concern; piperine has been consumed in pepper for millennia.<\/p>\n<div class=\"cta\">\n<div>\n<h3>Don’t pay for ingredients you don’t absorb.<\/h3>\n<p>Carni-Lipolysis Active\u00b9\u00b2 includes BioPerine\u00ae so every milligram of EGCG, berberine and OPC counts.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><a class=\"btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.s-c-nutrition.com\/product\/fatloss-diet-weightloss-carnitine\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"noopener\">Order Carni-Lipolysis Active\u00b9\u00b2 \u2192<\/a><\/div>\n<h2>What are the health benefits of BioPerine\u00ae piperine?<\/h2>\n<p>Piperine’s health research covers absorption, metabolism, inflammation and brain function.<\/p>\n<h3>1. Does BioPerine\u00ae improve nutrient absorption?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes \u2014 this is its defining, clinically demonstrated action across curcumin, CoQ10, vitamins and minerals.<\/p>\n<h3>2. Does piperine support fat metabolism?<\/h3>\n<p>Piperine reduces fat-cell formation and lipid accumulation in experimental models and has mild thermogenic activity; its main contribution to fat loss is amplifying the actives it is combined with.<\/p>\n<h3>3. Does piperine have antioxidant effects?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes \u2014 it scavenges free radicals and protects against lipid peroxidation.<\/p>\n<h3>4. Does piperine support healthy inflammation response?<\/h3>\n<p>Piperine modulates inflammatory signalling and enhances the absorption of anti-inflammatory botanicals such as curcumin and boswellia.<\/p>\n<h3>5. Does BioPerine\u00ae support brain function?<\/h3>\n<p>Piperine supports healthy neurotransmitter levels and has shown cognitive and mood-supportive effects in experimental studies; it also increases absorption of brain-active polyphenols.<\/p>\n<h3>6. Does piperine support digestion?<\/h3>\n<p>It stimulates digestive enzymes, supports gastric emptying and has traditional use as a digestive in Ayurveda.<\/p>\n<h3>7. Does piperine support normal blood sugar?<\/h3>\n<p>By enhancing absorption of berberine, cinnamon polyphenols and OPCs, and through its own insulin-sensitising effects in models, piperine supports the glucose-handling complex.<\/p>\n<h3>8. Is piperine safe daily?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes at 5\u201330 mg\/day. Because it inhibits drug-metabolising enzymes, people on medication with a narrow therapeutic window should consult their doctor.<\/p>\n<h2>BioPerine\u00ae piperine for endurance athletes: who benefits most?<\/h2>\n<div class=\"aud\">\n<h3>Runners<\/h3>\n<p>High mileage increases nutrient needs and oxidative stress. BioPerine\u00ae ensures the antioxidants and polyphenols you take are actually absorbed \u2014 more protection per sachet.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"aud\">\n<h3>Cyclists<\/h3>\n<p>A fat burner is only as strong as its weakest absorption step. BioPerine\u00ae raises EGCG and berberine levels so the fat-oxidation benefits reach your muscles on the bike.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"aud\">\n<h3>Triathletes<\/h3>\n<p>Triathletes consume more supplements than most athletes. Piperine’s absorption-enhancing effect gets more out of every one, especially minerals and polyphenols.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"aud\">\n<h3>Swimmers<\/h3>\n<p>Chlorine, early mornings and heavy volume deplete antioxidants. BioPerine\u00ae boosts uptake of OPCs, EGCG and CoQ10 to help the body keep pace.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"aud\">\n<h3>Marathon runners<\/h3>\n<p>Months of training on a deficit demand nutrient efficiency. BioPerine\u00ae in Carni-Lipolysis Active\u00b9\u00b2 makes the formula’s polyphenols and minerals count \u2014 stimulant-free.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cta\">\n<div>\n<h3>Absorption is the first benefit. Everything else follows.<\/h3>\n<p>Carni-Lipolysis Active\u00b9\u00b2: BioPerine\u00ae plus eleven clinically studied fat-metabolism actives per sachet.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><a class=\"btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.s-c-nutrition.com\/product\/fatloss-diet-weightloss-carnitine\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"noopener\">Buy Carni-Lipolysis Active\u00b9\u00b2 \u2192<\/a><\/div>\n<h2>How much BioPerine\u00ae piperine do you need, and when should you take it?<\/h2>\n<p>Clinical studies used <strong>5\u201320 mg piperine<\/strong> with the target nutrient; 20 mg produced the 2,000% curcumin increase. Piperine is effective within 30\u201360 minutes and lasts several hours.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Carni-Lipolysis Active\u00b9\u00b2<\/strong> provides 15 mg BioPerine\u00ae (14.25 mg piperine) per sachet \u2014 28.5 mg at the daily dose \u2014 taken simultaneously with the EGCG, berberine, OPC and cinnamon it is there to enhance.<\/p>\n<p>Piperine is safe and well tolerated. Because it slows the metabolism of some medications, consult your doctor if you take drugs with a narrow therapeutic window (e.g. certain anticoagulants, anti-epileptics or immunosuppressants).<\/p>\n<h2>Which SCN\u2122 products contain BioPerine\u00ae piperine?<\/h2>\n<p>BioPerine\u00ae is SCN\u2122’s standard bioavailability enhancer, present across the range wherever polyphenols or minerals need to be absorbed.<\/p>\n<div class=\"grid\">\n<div class=\"card\">\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/www.s-c-nutrition.com\/product\/fatloss-diet-weightloss-carnitine\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"noopener\">Carni-Lipolysis Active\u00b9\u00b2<\/a><\/h4>\n<p>15 mg BioPerine\u00ae (14.25 mg piperine) per sachet enhancing 166 mg EGCG, 237.5 mg berberine, 142.5 mg OPC and cinnamon in the stimulant-free fat burner.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top:8px\"><a class=\"btn ghost\" style=\"padding:8px 16px;font-size:.9em\" href=\"https:\/\/www.s-c-nutrition.com\/product\/fatloss-diet-weightloss-carnitine\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"noopener\">View product \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card\">\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/www.s-c-nutrition.com\/product\/glp1-fatburner\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"noopener\">Fat & Glucose Metabolizer<\/a><\/h4>\n<p>40 mg BioPerine\u00ae (38 mg piperine) per 2 capsules with 582 mg berberine, Capsimax\u00ae, cinnamon and OPCs in Fat & Glucose Metabolizer.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top:8px\"><a class=\"btn ghost\" style=\"padding:8px 16px;font-size:.9em\" href=\"https:\/\/www.s-c-nutrition.com\/product\/glp1-fatburner\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"noopener\">View product \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card\">\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/www.s-c-nutrition.com\/product\/ubiquinol-forte-ubiquinol-curcumin-proanthocyanidin-bioperine\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"noopener\">Ubiquinol Forte<\/a><\/h4>\n<p>30 mg BioPerine\u00ae with 250 mg Kaneka ubiquinol, curcumin and grape seed OPC in Ubiquinol Forte.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top:8px\"><a class=\"btn ghost\" style=\"padding:8px 16px;font-size:.9em\" href=\"https:\/\/www.s-c-nutrition.com\/product\/ubiquinol-forte-ubiquinol-curcumin-proanthocyanidin-bioperine\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"noopener\">View product \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card\">\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/www.s-c-nutrition.com\/product\/natural-anti-inflammatory-supplement\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"noopener\">Relief Herbal<\/a><\/h4>\n<p>30 mg BioPerine\u00ae per 2 Vcaps enhancing HydroCurc\u00ae curcumin and boswellia in Relief Herbal.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top:8px\"><a class=\"btn ghost\" style=\"padding:8px 16px;font-size:.9em\" href=\"https:\/\/www.s-c-nutrition.com\/product\/natural-anti-inflammatory-supplement\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"noopener\">View product \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card\">\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/www.s-c-nutrition.com\/product\/endurance-pre-workout\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"noopener\">Pre-Endurance Training Activator<\/a><\/h4>\n<p>30 mg BioPerine\u00ae with grape seed OPC, zinc and B-vitamins in Pre-Endurance Training Activator.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top:8px\"><a class=\"btn ghost\" style=\"padding:8px 16px;font-size:.9em\" href=\"https:\/\/www.s-c-nutrition.com\/product\/endurance-pre-workout\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"noopener\">View product \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card\">\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/www.s-c-nutrition.com\/product\/endurance-power-vo2-max-supplement\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"noopener\">Krebs Cycle Accelerator\u2074\u2070<\/a><\/h4>\n<p>20 mg BioPerine\u00ae in the 40-ingredient Krebs Cycle Accelerator\u2074\u2070.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top:8px\"><a class=\"btn ghost\" style=\"padding:8px 16px;font-size:.9em\" href=\"https:\/\/www.s-c-nutrition.com\/product\/endurance-power-vo2-max-supplement\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"noopener\">View product \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Frequently asked questions about BioPerine\u00ae piperine<\/h2>\n<div class='faq'>\n<details>\n<summary>What is the difference between BioPerine\u00ae and black pepper?<\/summary>\n<p>BioPerine\u00ae is a patented extract standardised to \u226595% piperine with human clinical studies on absorption. Black pepper contains 5\u20139% piperine, so you would need a lot of it, and quality varies.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary>Does piperine work on every supplement?<\/summary>\n<p>It enhances compounds subject to glucuronidation, sulfation, CYP3A4 metabolism or P-glycoprotein efflux \u2014 most polyphenols, many vitamins and minerals, CoQ10. Effects vary by compound.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary>How much piperine is effective?<\/summary>\n<p>5\u201320 mg taken together with the nutrient; Carni-Lipolysis Active\u00b9\u00b2 provides 14.25 mg per sachet.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary>Does BioPerine\u00ae interact with medication?<\/summary>\n<p>It can increase blood levels of some drugs. If you take prescription medication, especially with a narrow therapeutic window, consult your doctor.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary>Is BioPerine\u00ae a stimulant?<\/summary>\n<p>No. It has mild thermogenic activity via TRPV1 but does not affect heart rate or sleep.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hero\" style=\"text-align:center;margin-top:30px\">\n<span class=\"kick\">SCN\u2122 \u00b7 Made in Europe \u00b7 100% doping-free<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"margin-top:6px\">Twelve ingredients. One makes the other eleven work.<\/h2>\n<p class=\"sub\" style=\"margin:0 auto 18px\">Carni-Lipolysis Active\u00b9\u00b2 is built on absorption \u2014 BioPerine\u00ae ensures what’s on the label reaches your cells.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.s-c-nutrition.com\/product\/fatloss-diet-weightloss-carnitine\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"noopener\">Add Carni-Lipolysis Active\u00b9\u00b2 to basket \u2192<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Scientific references<\/h2>\n<ol class='refs'>\n<li>Shoba G et al. Influence of piperine on the pharmacokinetics of curcumin in animals and human volunteers. Planta Med 1998;64:353\u2013356.<\/li>\n<li>Lambert JD et al. Piperine enhances the bioavailability of the tea polyphenol (\u2212)-epigallocatechin-3-gallate in mice. J Nutr 2004;134:1948\u20131952.<\/li>\n<li>Badmaev V, Majeed M, Prakash L. Piperine derived from black pepper increases the plasma levels of coenzyme Q10 following oral supplementation. J Nutr Biochem 2000;11:109\u2013113.<\/li>\n<li>Badmaev V, Majeed M, Norkus EP. Piperine, an alkaloid derived from black pepper increases serum response of beta-carotene during 14-days of oral beta-carotene supplementation. Nutr Res 1999;19:381\u2013388.<\/li>\n<li>Bhardwaj RK et al. Piperine, a major constituent of black pepper, inhibits human P-glycoprotein and CYP3A4. J Pharmacol Exp Ther 2002;302:645\u2013650.<\/li>\n<li>Srinivasan K. Black pepper and its pungent principle \u2014 piperine: a review of diverse physiological effects. Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr 2007;47:735\u2013748.<\/li>\n<li>Park UH et al. Piperine, a component of black pepper, inhibits adipogenesis by antagonizing PPAR\u03b3 activity in 3T3-L1 cells. J Agric Food Chem 2012;60:3853\u20133860.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p class=\"small\"><em>Food supplements are not a substitute for a varied, balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle. This content is for education and general information and does not replace advice from your doctor or dietitian. Do not exceed the recommended daily dose. Keep out of reach of young children. Not intended for pregnant or breastfeeding women. If you take medication or have a medical condition, consult a healthcare professional before use.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<\/body><\/html><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>BioPerine\u00ae Piperine Benefits \u2013 The Bioavailability Enhancer Explained | SCN\u2122 Ingredient Guide \u00b7 BioPerine\u00ae Black Pepper Extract 95% Piperine BioPerine\u00ae Benefits: How Piperine Multiplies the Absorption of Every Other Ingredient A supplement is only as good as what you absorb. 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