# Why is Piper nigrum extract (black pepper) an important ingredient in our supplement? **Piper nigrum** extract, commonly known as black pepper extract, enhances the body's ability to absorb CoQ10, boosting the effectiveness of the supplement. Piperine in our formulation increases the bioavailability of CoQ10, allowing the body to better utilize its benefits. In addition to enhancing absorption, piperine also offers anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and digestive support, further contributing to overall well-being. **REFERENCES** * Badmaev, V., Majeed, M., & Prakash, L. (2000). Piperine derived from black pepper increases the plasma levels of coenzyme q10 following oral supplementation. The Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry, 11(2), 109–113. * Derosa, G., Maffioli, P., & Sahebkar, A. (2016). Piperine and Its Role in Chronic Diseases. Advances in experimental medicine and biology, 928, 173–184. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://help.decodeage.com/decode-age-support/supplement-information/coq10/why-is-piper-nigrum-extract-black-pepper-an-important-ingredient-in-our-supplement.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.