Insights / Formulation perspective
How oral nutrient absorption works
An accessible overview of the stages between consuming an ingredient and measuring it in the body, with a reminder that each study answers a specific question.
Several stages are involved
After an ingredient is consumed, release, digestion, transport, and metabolism can all affect what is measured. The route differs by ingredient and formulation.
Name the endpoint
A plasma concentration measurement is not the same as a clinical outcome. Read the study methods and results, and avoid extending conclusions beyond what was tested.
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