
Black Pepper
Piperine, black pepper’s active compound, increases curcumin bioavailability by around 2000% and supports digestion independently.
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Piperine, black pepper’s active compound, increases curcumin bioavailability by around 2000% and supports digestion independently.

Lemon combines vitamin C, citric acid and flavonoids for immunity and digestion, but the acid erodes enamel — dilute and use a straw.

Lime combines vitamin C, citric acid and flavonoids for immunity and digestion, and historically prevented scurvy in British sailors.

Menthol gives peppermint its cooling effect and smooth-muscle relaxant properties, making peppermint oil one of the best-studied natural IBS remedies.

Papaya combines the digestive enzyme papain with exceptional beta-carotene and vitamin C content for digestive and immune health.

Pineapple combines the proteolytic enzyme bromelain with exceptional vitamin C and manganese content for digestive and immune health.