Table 4.
Pharmacokinetic parameters of quercetin in serum after oral administration (mean ± SD, n = 3)
| Parameter | Pure Qu | Qu-PMs |
|---|---|---|
| C max (μg/mL) | 5.24 ± 1.32 | 7.56 ± 3.28 |
| T max (h) | 5.31 ± 1.08 | 7.02 ± 2.02 |
| AUC0~∞(μg/h/mL) | 37.68 ± 16.8 | 107.84 ± 54.4 |
| T 1/2 (h) | 4.94 ± 2.03 | 10.81 ± 3.7 |
| MRT (h) | 7.18 ± 2.25 | 27.09 ± 7.8 |
| F (%) | 286 ± 3.23 |
AUC(0→∞), area under the plasma concentration-time curve calculated by the linear trapezoidal rule from time 0 to infinity; SD, standard deviation; T 1/2, elimination half-life; C max, peak plasma concentration; T max, time to reach peak plasma concentration.