Piperine can increase curcumin exposure, but the famous 2000% figure came from a tiny 1998 pharmacokinetic study. Better absorption does not automatically mean better clinical outcomes or greater safety.
Mikhail Faranov, MD, is an otolaryngologist (ENT physician) and medical author/editor at Mike's Balance. He writes and reviews ENT and health content and separates published evidence, clinical context, personal observations, and hypotheses. His medical training includes the S. M. Kirov Military Medical Academy and North-Western State Medical University.
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