September 26, 2026 · 3 min read
BioPerine® shows up in a lot of turmeric and curcumin supplements, CartiVex included, usually in small amounts. Here's what it actually is.
BioPerine is a patented extract of black pepper fruit, standardized for its piperine content. CartiVex includes 5mg of it per capsule.
Piperine is frequently discussed in the context of nutrient absorption, which is why formulators often pair a small amount of BioPerine alongside curcumin or turmeric extracts.
At 5mg, BioPerine is the smallest individually-dosed ingredient in CartiVex's formula, but it's listed with its own amount rather than folded into a larger blend.