Trikatu and Piperine Bioavailability: What 2026 Research Confirms
Revisiting a Classical Formula Through a Current Research Lens Trikatu is the classical “three pungents” combination of Maricha (black pepper,...
September 16, 2026
Trikatu Safety Profile: Piperine Interactions, Gastric Effects, and Dosage Limits
Trikatu Safety Profile: Piperine Interactions, Gastric Effects, and Dose Boundaries Trikatu, literally “three pungents,” is the classical combination of Maricha...
August 21, 2026
Ayurvedic Herbs and Cytochrome P450 Enzymes: Drug Metabolism Interactions You Must Know
Why Your Turmeric Supplement Might Change How Your Medication Works The cytochrome P450 enzyme system is one of the body’s...
July 27, 2026
Bioavailability Enhancers in Ayurveda: The Science Behind Anupana and Sahapana
A useful modern example of co-administration is the 1998 Planta Medica study in which 20 mg of isolated piperine was...
April 4, 2026
Why Piperine-Curcumin Studies Changed Supplement Formulation
The 1998 paper by Shoba and colleagues remains a frequently cited pharmacokinetic study of curcumin and piperine. In a small...
February 4, 2026
Piperine and Bioavailability: Why Black Pepper Changes Everything
Piperine Can Markedly Increase Curcumin Exposure—But “2,000%” Needs Context The widely quoted 2,000% figure comes from a 1998 pharmacokinetic experiment...
January 31, 2026
Why Your Turmeric Isn’t Working: The Bioavailability Breakthrough
If you have been taking plain turmeric capsules regularly but not noticing much difference, the issue may be absorption. Curcumin,...
January 27, 2026