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Plasma Concentration (nmol/L)
Number Dose Multiple Dose Duration Time (hours) Polyphenol Source
Name as described in publication
0 0.25 1 2 5 24
1 20 mg/kg bw Single Dose 0 5 20 22 10 0
green tea solids in water
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Cumulative Excretion in Urine (µg)
Number Dose Multiple Dose Duration Time (hours) Polyphenol Source
Name as described in publication
0 0 3 8
1 20 mg/kg bw Single Dose 0 60 180 325
green tea solids in water
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