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 formulation can affect how well your body absorbs CoQ10, also known as its bioavailability.
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Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 14 July 2025
In one study, adding 20 mg of piperine to turmeric reportedly increased bioavailability 20-fold.
—ArsTechnica, 10 July 2025
Taking turmeric with black pepper extract may enhance the bioavailability of curcumin, meaning your body absorbs more of the nutrients.15
Garlic is also widely available in supplemental form, with many studies supporting the products' health claims.
—Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Health, 9 July 2025
Erections rely on the bioavailability of nitric oxide and the ability of blood vessels to dilate efficiently.
—Ximena Araya-Fischel, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
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Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 14 July 2025
In one study, adding 20 mg of piperine to turmeric reportedly increased bioavailability 20-fold.
—ArsTechnica, 10 July 2025
Taking turmeric with black pepper extract may enhance the bioavailability of curcumin, meaning your body absorbs more of the nutrients.15
Garlic is also widely available in supplemental form, with many studies supporting the products' health claims.
—Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Health, 9 July 2025
Erections rely on the bioavailability of nitric oxide and the ability of blood vessels to dilate efficiently.
—Ximena Araya-Fischel, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
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“Bioavailability.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bioavailability. Accessed 29 Jul. 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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