Understand the notions of bioactivity, bioaccessibility, and bioavailability of bioactive compounds.

Question 1

define bioaccesbible

Answer 1

Bioaccessible: This refers to the amount of a nutrient or substance that can be released from food in the digestive system and is available for absorption. It’s what becomes accessible for your body to use after you eat.

Question 2

define bioavability

Answer 2

Bioavailable: This is the amount of the nutrient or substance that is actually absorbed into your bloodstream and used by the body. So, while something might be bioaccessible, not all of it may be bioavailable.

Question 3

define bioactivity

Answer 3

Bioactivity: This refers to the effect a nutrient or substance has on the body once it is absorbed. It’s about how that nutrient works or acts in your body to produce a certain health benefit or biological response.

Question 4

briefly summarize in one sentance; bioaccesbility, bioavaibility, bioactivity

Answer 4

1. Bioaccessibility is about what’s available for absorption.
2. Bioavailability is about what actually gets absorbed.
3. Bioactivity is about how it works in your body after absorption.