Herbs & Spices
Long Pepper
97Health
Score
A+Score
Long pepper is a pungent dried fruit spike exceptionally high in piperine and piperlongumine, enhancing nutrient absorption and offering anti-inflammatory benefits.
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Why Long Pepper scores 97
Nutrient density35
Protein quality9
Fiber content10
Healthy fats5
Bioactive compounds14
Glycemic impact10
Top nutrients
Manganese521.7Copper122.2Iron53.9Magnesium40.5Calcium33.8
Nutrition
per_100g
280
Calories
10g
Protein
64g
Carbs
3.3g
Fat
25g
Fiber
Health benefits
Enhances absorption of nutrients and polyphenols
strong evidencePiperine inhibits intestinal glucuronidation and P-glycoprotein efflux, increasing bioavailability of co-ingested compounds like curcumin
Reduces inflammation and oxidative stress
moderate evidencePiperine and piperlongumine inhibit pro-inflammatory signaling and modulate redox balance
Supports digestion and metabolism
limited evidencePungent alkaloids stimulate digestive enzyme secretion and have mild thermogenic effects
Pairs well with
- ·Pair with turmeric because piperine dramatically increases curcumin absorption
- ·Combine with warming spices like ginger and cinnamon in chai-style blends for digestive and thermogenic synergy
Practical tips
- ·Best timing: anytime
- ·Add a pinch alongside turmeric-rich dishes to maximize curcumin bioavailability
- ·Toast and grind whole spikes just before use to release the most aromatic piperine
