Frequently Asked Questions
What are nutraceuticals?
Nutraceuticals are also known as functional foods, or phytonutrients, and are naturally-derived foods containing health-giving properties with the potential to improve physical or mental health or to reduce our risk of certain diseases of health conditions. There is a variety of scientific evidence behind foods in this category.
what does bioavailable mean
The commonly accepted definition of bioavailability is the proportion of the nutrient that is digested, absorbed and metabolized through normal pathways. We also may refer to bioavailability in that some substances need to be converted by the body.
For more information on the wide range of issues that bioavailability covers, there’s a great article here: https://www.eufic.org/en/food-today/article/nutrient-bioavailability-getting-the-most-out-of-food