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Urine analysed after enzymatic deconjugation

Excretion in Urine (nmol/mg creatinine)
Number Dose Multiple Dose Duration Time (hours) Polyphenol Source
Name as described in publication
0 6 12 24
1 40 g Single Dose 3.02 6.39 4.6 4.16
cocoa powder in water
2 40 g Single Dose 2.1 2.92 2.56 3.01
cocoa powder in whole milk
Mg+creatinine)&chxp=1,50|3,50&chd=t:0.0,6.0,12.0,24.0|3.02,6.39,4.6,4.16|0.0,6.0,12.0,24.0|2.1,2.92,2.56,3