And there are some prescription drugs that can increase absorption in a big way if you happen to take them at the same time. A gout drug is one.
Why use a pharmaceutical poison when you can use simple black pepper which is sitting in your kitchen right now?
"Substance in Black Pepper Increases Nutrient Absorption up to Two Thousand Percent "
Putting black pepper on your food may be one of the easiest, most economical ways to boost your overall health status. Piperine, the main alkaloid from black pepper has been shown to substantially increase the bioavailability of the nutrients in foods and supplements. As the quality of food declines and the costs of food and supplements continue to skyrocket, it is increasingly important to your health that the nutrients you consume are able to be used to maximum efficiency by your body.