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Urine analysed without enzymatic deconjugation

Cumulative Excretion in Urine (µg)
Number Dose Multiple Dose Duration Time (hours) Metabolite
0 2 4 8 12 24
1 7.1 g Single Dose 0 75 160 290 300 310
Cyanidin 3-O-galactoside
2 7.1 g Single Dose 0 10 50 70 100 110
Cyanidin 3-O-arabinoside
3 7.1 g Single Dose 0 20 50 75 110 130
Peonidin 3-O-galactoside
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