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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This may be due to its high bioavailability (a measure of how much of a substance is absorbed and utilized in the body).2
Many other types of creatine are available.
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Elizabeth Barnes, Verywell Health, 6 Aug. 2024
The two types have similar bioavailability (the way your body processes them), safety, and effects on the heart and other organs.
—Allison Herries, Verywell Health, 11 July 2024
Natural Scientific's formulas are the result of years of dedicated research, focusing on bioavailability and effectiveness.
—Kansas City Star, 18 June 2024
This blend of natural fibers is said to significantly improve the bioavailability and absorption of vitamins, minerals, and other compounds, enhancing the effectiveness of supplements.
—Kansas City Star, 18 June 2024
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Elizabeth Barnes, Verywell Health, 6 Aug. 2024
The two types have similar bioavailability (the way your body processes them), safety, and effects on the heart and other organs.
—Allison Herries, Verywell Health, 11 July 2024
Natural Scientific's formulas are the result of years of dedicated research, focusing on bioavailability and effectiveness.
—Kansas City Star, 18 June 2024
This blend of natural fibers is said to significantly improve the bioavailability and absorption of vitamins, minerals, and other compounds, enhancing the effectiveness of supplements.
—Kansas City Star, 18 June 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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