bioavailability

Meaning

The degree to which a substance can be absorbed and used by the body.

The degree and rate at which a substance is absorbed or becomes available at the site of physiological activity.

Example Sentences

Turmeric's bioavailability increases when consumed with black pepper.

The bioavailability of vitamins varies from food to food.

Vitamin C enhances the bioavailability of iron in the diet.

Synonyms

Absorption, Assimilation, Utilization, nutrient absorption, assimilation, utilization, absorption rate, nutrient uptake, digestibility

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Absorption, Assimilation, Utilization

Entry 2

nutrient absorption, assimilation, utilization

Entry 3

absorption rate, nutrient uptake, digestibility

Antonyms

Malabsorption, Poor digestion, Low retention, poor absorption, malabsorption, inefficiency, low retention, limited uptake

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Malabsorption, Poor digestion, Low retention

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poor absorption, malabsorption, inefficiency

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poor absorption, low retention, limited uptake