Why Is Black Pepper Extract in My Supplement?

If you read the labels on our plus range, you will spot black pepper extract in several of them. It can look out of place in a supplement, so here is why it is there.

What is piperine?

Piperine is the compound that gives black pepper (Piper nigrum) its bite. Black pepper extracts are often standardised to a set percentage of piperine. For example, our Alpha+ lists black pepper fruit extract standardised to 95% piperine.

Why it is added to formulas

Black pepper extract is a common addition to multi-ingredient formulas and is often listed alongside botanicals such as turmeric. On a label it is usually shown with its piperine percentage, so you can see exactly how much of the extract is piperine.

Which Elevate Nutra products contain it?

• Joint+
• Calm+
• Prime+
• Alpha+

A note on medication

Piperine may interact with some prescription medicines. If you take regular medication, show the label to your pharmacist or doctor before starting a product that contains black pepper extract.

See the full label

The complete supplement panel, directions and warnings are on the product page: Elevate Nutra Joint+, Elevate Nutra Calm+ GABA + Amino Acid Complex, Elevate Nutra Prime+ Shilajit, Tongkat Ali & Sea Moss Formula, Elevate Nutra Alpha+ Botanical Complex with Tongkat Ali & Fadogia.

Questions about a product or its label? Email us at info@elevatenutra.com.au.

Always read the label and follow the directions for use. Supplements should not replace a balanced diet. If symptoms persist, talk to your health professional. This article is general information only and is not medical advice.