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Urine analysed after enzymatic deconjugation

Excretion in Urine (%)
Number Dose Multiple Dose Duration Time (hours) Metabolite
0 6 24 32 48
1 1 tablet Single Dose 0 1.09 1.47 1.49 1.5
Rosmarinic acid
2 1 tablet Single Dose 0 2.07 2.75 2.86 2.86
3-O-Methylrosmarinic acid
3 1 tablet Single Dose 0 0.64 0.73 0.95 0.96
Ferulic acid
4 1 tablet Single Dose 0 0.96 0.96 0.96 0.96
Caffeic acid
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