Black Pepper
Piper nigrum
Black pepper, derived from the fruit of the Piper nigrum plant, is widely known for its culinary uses and medicinal properties. The active compound in black pepper, piperine, has been shown to enhance the bioavailability of various nutrients and supplements, making it a valuable addition to any health regimen. Piperine works by inhibiting enzymes that break down nutrients, allowing for greater absorption and utilization within the body.
Beyond its role in enhancing nutrient absorption, black pepper has been studied for its potential to aid in weight management and improve lipid profiles. Piperine has thermogenic properties that can increase metabolism and support fat loss. Additionally, it has been found to reduce levels of bad cholesterol (LDL) and triglycerides while increasing good cholesterol (HDL), contributing to overall cardiovascular health.
Why We Use it
Black pepper is included in VulcanSlim's formula primarily for its ability to enhance the absorption and effectiveness of other key ingredients. This ensures that users receive the maximum benefit from each component of the supplement, optimizing the overall effectiveness of VulcanSlim. By improving nutrient bioavailability, black pepper ensures that the powerful fat-burning and testosterone-boosting ingredients in the formula are fully utilized by the body.
Moreover, black pepper's thermogenic and lipid-lowering properties support weight management, which is particularly important for men over 40 dealing with abdominal fat. By enhancing metabolism and supporting cardiovascular health, black pepper contributes to a more comprehensive approach to managing midlife weight gain and maintaining overall well-being.
Key Benefits
- Enhances nutrient absorption*
- Reduces body weight and fat mass*
- Improves lipid profiles*
Black pepper was once considered as valuable as gold and was used as a form of currency in ancient trade.
Science-Backed Evidence
| Effect of piperine in the regulation of obesity-induced dyslipidemia in high-fat diet rats. 2011. | Department of Pharmacology, K.B. Raval College of Pharmacy, India. | |
| Improvement in insulin resistance and favourable changes in plasma inflammatory adipokines after weight loss associated with two months' consumption of a combination of bioactive food ingredients in overweight subjects. 2013. | Department of Applied Health Sciences, University of Pavia, Italy. | |
| Quantum Chemical and Docking Insights into Bioavailability Enhancement of Curcumin by Piperine in Pepper. 2016. | School of Molecular Sciences, Arizona State University, United States. | |
| Black pepper-based beverage induced appetite-suppressing effects without altering postprandial glycaemia, gut and thyroid hormones or gastrointestinal well-being: a randomized crossover study in healthy subjects. 2018. | Food for Health Science Centre, Lund University, Sweden. | |
| Acute effects of mustard, horseradish, black pepper and ginger on energy expenditure, appetite, ad libitum energy intake and energy balance in human subjects. 2012. | Department of Human Nutrition, University of Copenhagen, Denmark. |
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