Long Pepper is an herbal dietary supplement in capsule form with organic long pepper as the only active main ingredient. The product is listed at Uno Vita under the name Long Pepper, and the product page states 500 mg of organic long pepper powder (Piper longum) per capsule. Each box contains 120 capsules.

Long pepper, also known as Piper longum and pippali, has a long history as a spice plant and botanical raw material in Asian tradition. MCS Formulas describes the raw material as a plant product of South Asian origin, used for its fruits and known from Ayurvedic tradition. In this product, the raw material is used in a simple capsule format without a complicated additive profile.

This product is well suited for those who want a botanical dietary supplement with a clear raw material profile and easy daily use. The simple formulation makes the product easy to understand and easy to combine with other daily routines. Uno Vita states that the product is vegan and without additives, while MCS Formulas describes it as without unnecessary additives.

The capsules are made with hydroxypropylmethylcellulose as a vegetable capsule shell. The product page also states that the product is free of GMOs, gluten, wheat, dairy products, yeast, sugar, sodium, artificial additives, preservatives and colourings. This makes Long Pepper a clean and clear plant-based product in capsule form.

Health benefits

• Pure plant-based dietary supplement with Piper longum in capsule form.

• Contains 500 mg organic long pepper powder per capsule.

• Simple formulation without a complicated additive profile.

• Vegan capsule and stated to be free of a number of common allergen and additive sources.

Technical details
Product form: capsules.
Number of capsules per container: 120.
Contents per capsule: 500 mg organic long pepper powder (Piper longum).
Botanical name: Piper longum.
Other ingredients: hydroxypropyl methylcellulose / vegetarian capsule.
Stated profile: free of GMOs, gluten, wheat, dairy, yeast, sugar, sodium, artificial additives, preservatives and colorings.
Stated status: not irradiated and suitable for vegans.

Use
Use according to instructions on the label or packaging information. Uno Vita's current product page states 1 capsule 3 times daily with food.

Storage
Store in a cool, dry place and out of the reach of children.

Reservation
Dietary supplements should not replace a varied diet and a healthy lifestyle. The recommended daily dose should not be exceeded. Pregnant women, breast-feeding women and people who use medicines or have medical conditions should consult a qualified healthcare professional before use. Keep out of the reach of children. The Norwegian Food Safety Authority states in general that nutritional supplements marketed in Norway must be in accordance with current Norwegian and harmonized EU legislation.

Disclaimer
The information is only intended as product information and does not replace advice from qualified healthcare personnel. Uno Vita AS does not claim that products marketed can cure, treat or diagnose disease.

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Scientific references

1. Uno Vita. Long pepper. Product information with content, number of capsules, ingredients and use.

2. MCS Formulas. Long Pepper, 500mg/Capsule. Original manufacturer information on raw material, capsule content and simple formulation.

3. Lachenmeier DW, Walch SG, Padosch SA, Kröner LU. Risk assessment of thujone in foods and medicines containing sage and wormwood. Molecular Nutrition & Food Research.

4. Various professional sources about Piper longum and piperlongumine in botanical and nutritional literature