Identifying a high quality supplement to improve your health is difficult. Today we’re going to discuss the importance of bioavailability and how it should affect your choices when it comes to sourcing supplements that will promote your long term health.
What is bioavailability?
Bioavailability refers to the amount of something your body can absorb compared to what you have actually consumed.
So, yes bioavailability is important AF.
When a product promotes itself as highly bioavailable, it means your body can easily use and/or store what is shown on the label, with very little going to waste.
Have you ever heard someone say… “Oh you take vitamins, thats some expensive urine you have…”
Typically someone who doesn’t know how to identify a high quality supplement will say something like this. But, it is still a good point to make! Quality most certainly matters.
When you pick out supplements, the two key things you should look for are… #1. Peer review studies supporting the product claims. And #2. A money back guarantee. #science #satisfaction
Is the multivitamin I’m using bioavailable?
The easiest way to see if the multivitamin you’re taking is bioavailable or not is to do an experiment!
Add one serving of the multivitamin to a glass, fill the glass with water, and time how long it takes to dissolves. If the multivitamin doesn’t completely dissolve in 30 mins or less then it’s not bioavailable.
What effects bioavailability?
The first biggest factor is formulation. The b vitamin, Biotin is a perfect example of this. Biotin is rather expensive but is super important. Your multivitamin should contain at least 100% of the recommended daily value of this vitamin. Unfortunately, most have less than 100%.
Second the delivery method (e.g., capsule vs. tablet). Is it the right delivery method for best absorption?
Third, consuming them on an empty stomach. If you have ever accidentally taken a multivitamin on an empty stomach- you know what I’m talking about.
Fourth, interactions with other substances in your body. Medications, caffeine, and even other supplements can interact with vitamins.
In closing, if you want to dive even deeper into how to choose a high quality supplement, this checklist will help!
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