piperine
noun
pip·er·ine ˈpi-pə-ˌrēn 
: a white crystalline alkaloid C17H19NO3 that is the chief active constituent of pepper
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Because the fruit has been stripped of its outer layer of flesh, which contains the piperine compound, white peppercorns are not as peppery. 
Washington Post, 11 Feb. 2022 But research has linked piperine — the active compound in black pepper — to better absorption of curcumin in your body (specifically an increase of 2000% in the bioavailability of curcumin). Stefani Sassos, Ms, Rdn, Cso, Good Housekeeping, 22 Apr. 2021 Peppers—including black pepper and chilli pepper—which contain a substance called piperine that irritates nasal passages. Rebecca Strong, Health.com, 17 Feb. 2022 This layer, along with the surface layers of the seed within, contains the main compound responsible for the spice’s characteristic pungent flavor: piperine. Washington Post, 11 Feb. 2022 The pinch of black pepper in the beverage contains piperine, a component that helps to increase the absorption of curcumin. Lisa Drayer, CNN, 14 Dec. 2021 That's why many supplements on the market contain both curcumin and piperine. Stefani Sassos, Ms, Rdn, Cso, Good Housekeeping, 22 Apr. 2021 This compound can boost curcumin absorption by as much as 2,000%, so look for a supplement containing both curcumin and piperine for the best results. Angela Watson, chicagotribune.com, 19 Mar. 2021 Capsimax powder: This proprietary blend combines capsicum, caffeine, piperine, and niacin. Norcal Marketing, Chron, 4 Feb. 2021 See More
Washington Post, 11 Feb. 2022 But research has linked piperine — the active compound in black pepper — to better absorption of curcumin in your body (specifically an increase of 2000% in the bioavailability of curcumin). Stefani Sassos, Ms, Rdn, Cso, Good Housekeeping, 22 Apr. 2021 Peppers—including black pepper and chilli pepper—which contain a substance called piperine that irritates nasal passages. Rebecca Strong, Health.com, 17 Feb. 2022 This layer, along with the surface layers of the seed within, contains the main compound responsible for the spice’s characteristic pungent flavor: piperine. Washington Post, 11 Feb. 2022 The pinch of black pepper in the beverage contains piperine, a component that helps to increase the absorption of curcumin. Lisa Drayer, CNN, 14 Dec. 2021 That's why many supplements on the market contain both curcumin and piperine. Stefani Sassos, Ms, Rdn, Cso, Good Housekeeping, 22 Apr. 2021 This compound can boost curcumin absorption by as much as 2,000%, so look for a supplement containing both curcumin and piperine for the best results. Angela Watson, chicagotribune.com, 19 Mar. 2021 Capsimax powder: This proprietary blend combines capsicum, caffeine, piperine, and niacin. Norcal Marketing, Chron, 4 Feb. 2021 See More Word History
Etymology
probably from French pipérine, from Latin piper pepper
First Known Use
1820, in the meaning defined above
Medical Definition
piperine
noun
pip·er·ine ˈpip-ə-ˌrēn
: a white crystalline alkaloid C17H19NO3 that is the chief active constituent of pepper