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Urine analysed after enzymatic deconjugation

Cumulative Excretion in Urine (mg)
Number Dose Multiple Dose Duration Time (days) Polyphenol Source
Name as described in publication
0 1 2 4 6 8
1 Unknown Single Dose 0.7 1.3 1.8 3.2 4.8 6.2
control diet
2 0.25 g/100 g bw Single Dose 0.7 1.9 3.2 6 9.6 13.2
wine powder
3 0.5 g/100 g bw Single Dose 0.7 1.9 3.9 9.1 15.1 20.9
wine powder
4 0.12 g/100 g bw Single Dose 0.7 1.3 1.8 3 4.4 5.8
catechin
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