Table 2. Plasma kinetic parameters of total catechins after intraduodenal bolus application of a green tea extract (GTE).
| 10 mg GTE | 20 mg GTE | 30 mg GTE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total plasma catechinsa,b | |||
| Cmax (nmol/L) | 98 ± 14 | 220 ± 102 | 382 ± 45 |
| Tmax (min) | 125 ± 30 | 110 ± 13 | 105 ± 10 |
| AUC 0–36 (μmol • min-1 • L-1) | 39.9 ± 22 | 57.6 ± 23 | 73.6 ± 18 |
AUC = area under the plasma concentration–time curve, Cmax = the maximum plasma concentration, and Tmax = the time to reach the maximum concentration
a Values are means ± SEM; n = 6
b Total plasma catechins were calculated according to: total catechins (nmol/L) = C + EC + EGC + EGCG + ECG + GC