bioavailability
noun
bio·avail·abil·i·ty
ˌbī-(ˌ)ō-ə-ˌvā-lə-ˈbi-lə-tē 
: the degree and rate at which a substance (such as a drug) is absorbed into a living system or is made available at the site of physiological activity
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The problem with many oral drugs is bioavailability – how much of the dose is available for the body to absorb.
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Michael Irving, New Atlas, 8 Oct. 2024
These differences may influence bioavailability, but in most cases, the synthetic and natural forms are absorbed at similar rates in the body.
—Allison Knott, Ms, Rdn, Cssd, Health, 26 Sep. 2024
It is thought to have high bioavailability and can be used to treat magnesium deficiency.18
Magnesium sulfate: Another magnesium salt, magnesium sulfate, contains sulfuric acid.
—Allison Herries, Verywell Health, 10 Sep. 2024
Crafted with ashwagandha, NAC and alpha lipoic acid, the supplement includes a special form of CoQ10 for enhanced bioavailability.
—Perri Ormont Blumberg, Glamour, 10 Sep. 2024
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Michael Irving, New Atlas, 8 Oct. 2024
These differences may influence bioavailability, but in most cases, the synthetic and natural forms are absorbed at similar rates in the body.
—Allison Knott, Ms, Rdn, Cssd, Health, 26 Sep. 2024
It is thought to have high bioavailability and can be used to treat magnesium deficiency.18
Magnesium sulfate: Another magnesium salt, magnesium sulfate, contains sulfuric acid.
—Allison Herries, Verywell Health, 10 Sep. 2024
Crafted with ashwagandha, NAC and alpha lipoic acid, the supplement includes a special form of CoQ10 for enhanced bioavailability.
—Perri Ormont Blumberg, Glamour, 10 Sep. 2024
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bioavailability
noun
bio·avail·abil·i·ty
-ə-ˌvā-lə-ˈbil-ət-ē
plural bioavailabilities
: the degree and rate at which a substance (as a drug) is absorbed into a living system or is made available at the site of physiological activity
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