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Plasma analysed without enzymatic deconjugation

Plasma Concentration (µmol/L)
Number Dose Multiple Dose Duration Time (hours) Metabolite
0 0.5 1 2 3 6
1 180 mL Single Dose 0 0.05 0.06 0.04 0.02 0.005
Ellagic acid
L)&chxp=1,50|3,50&chd=t:0.0,0.5,1.0,2.0,3.0,6.0|0.0,0.05,0.06,0.04,0.02,0