Question 1

What does piperine do for dogs?

Accepted Answer

It helps the body absorb more curcumin from turmeric. On its own, curcumin is poorly absorbed; a landmark 1998 study found pairing it with piperine increased bioavailability roughly twentyfold, which is why Move includes both together rather than turmeric alone.

Question 2

Is piperine (bioperine) safe for dogs?

Accepted Answer

At the small amount used specifically for its absorption-boosting role, yes. Piperine isn't included as a standalone active in Move, it's there to make sure the turmeric in the formula is actually absorbed rather than mostly passing through.

Question 3

Can dogs have bioperine?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Bioperine is a branded form of piperine, the black pepper compound Broono includes in Move to boost curcumin absorption from turmeric.

Question 4

Why does turmeric need piperine to work?

Accepted Answer

Curcumin, the active compound in turmeric, is poorly absorbed on its own. The 1998 study behind piperine's use found it increased curcumin bioavailability roughly twentyfold in both animal and human studies, which is the reasoning for pairing the two in Move.

Question 5

Is piperine used in Move on its own, or only with turmeric?

Accepted Answer

Only alongside turmeric. Piperine's role is specifically to boost curcumin absorption from turmeric, so it isn't included in isolation or used for its own independent effect.

Piperine for Dogs

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Piperine FAQ

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