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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Adding a pinch of black pepper can significantly increase the bioavailability of curcumin, the main active component of turmeric.4
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Jillian Kubala, Health, 24 Mar. 2025
Now a breakthrough production method has removed a major roadblock to its bioavailability.
—Michael Franco, New Atlas, 20 Mar. 2025
Ascorbic acid, which is the form of vitamin C most often found in supplements, has been found to have the same bioavailability as the ascorbic acid naturally found in fruits and vegetables.5
There is reason to believe that Emergen-C may be beneficial for treating and preventing the common cold.
—Brittany Lubeck, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 4 Mar. 2025
Research shows that after taking a dose of oral phenylephrine, blood levels of the drug remain low, at less than 1% bioavailability.
—Alex Yampolsky, Verywell Health, 3 Mar. 2025
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Jillian Kubala, Health, 24 Mar. 2025
Now a breakthrough production method has removed a major roadblock to its bioavailability.
—Michael Franco, New Atlas, 20 Mar. 2025
Ascorbic acid, which is the form of vitamin C most often found in supplements, has been found to have the same bioavailability as the ascorbic acid naturally found in fruits and vegetables.5
There is reason to believe that Emergen-C may be beneficial for treating and preventing the common cold.
—Brittany Lubeck, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 4 Mar. 2025
Research shows that after taking a dose of oral phenylephrine, blood levels of the drug remain low, at less than 1% bioavailability.
—Alex Yampolsky, Verywell Health, 3 Mar. 2025
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“Bioavailability.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bioavailability. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.
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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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