Ever feel like you’re doing everything right—taking your vitamins, eating clean, staying active—but still feel tired, foggy, or not quite like yourself?
You’re not alone. And the reason might surprise you.
It’s not always what you’re taking that matters most.
It’s how well your body absorbs it—a concept known as bioavailability.
🧬 What Is Bioavailability?
Bioavailability is a fancy term for something very simple:
👉 It’s the amount of a nutrient that actually enters your bloodstream and becomes available for your body to use.
You could be taking a daily multivitamin or a magnesium supplement…
But if the nutrients aren’t in a bioavailable form, your body might be flushing most of it down the toilet—literally.
In other words, just because it’s on the label doesn’t mean your body is benefiting from it.
🚨 The Hidden Problem with Most Supplements
Most mass-produced vitamins and supplements use cheap, poorly absorbed forms of nutrients. Why? Because they’re cheaper to manufacture, and many consumers don’t know the difference.
Let’s break down what that means:
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Low-quality mineral forms (like magnesium oxide) are hard on your stomach and barely absorbed.
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Non-methylated B vitamins can be completely ineffective for people with MTHFR gene variations.
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Lack of delivery technology means nutrients degrade before they even get where they’re needed.
That’s why people often say, “Supplements don’t work for me.”
Truth is—they’re just not taking ones their body can use.
✅ How to Spot High-Bioavailability Supplements
If you want to get more from your supplements (and who doesn’t?), here’s what to look for:
1. Chelated Minerals
Look for terms like magnesium glycinate or zinc bisglycinate.
Chelated minerals are bound to amino acids, which makes them far easier for your body to absorb—without the digestive discomfort.
2. Methylated B Vitamins
Especially important if you have MTHFR gene variations.
Seek out methylfolate instead of folic acid, and methylcobalamin instead of cyanocobalamin for B12.
3. Liposomal Delivery Systems
This cutting-edge technology encapsulates nutrients in tiny fat bubbles (liposomes) that mimic your cell membranes, making them easier to absorb.
Great for nutrients like vitamin C and glutathione.
4. Clean, Minimal Additives
Avoid artificial colors, sweeteners, and fillers like titanium dioxide or magnesium stearate. They can interfere with absorption—and with your health.
💡 Why Bioavailability Matters More Than Ever
Your body’s needs are constantly changing. Stress, age, gut health, and even medications can all impact how well you absorb nutrients.
That’s why choosing the right supplement form isn’t just a detail—it’s everything.
At The Natural, our in-house nutritionists and product experts hand-select pharmaceutical-grade supplements with clinically studied, bioavailable ingredients.
🌿 Better Absorption = Fewer Capsules + Better Results
Imagine being able to:
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Take fewer pills per day
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Get more from each dose
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Feel a noticeable difference in your energy, mood, sleep, and focus
That’s the power of bioavailable nutrition.