January 22nd 2025
A recent pharmacokinetic study comparing three butyrate ingredients found that lysine butyrate (marketed as BIOMEnd by NutraShure Distribution LLC) and sodium butyrate had significantly higher peak plasma concentrations (Cmax) and faster times to maximum circulation (Tmax), compared to tributyrin.
Dietary Supplements and Bioavailability: Suppliers Improve Ingredient Bioavailability
January 27th 2011Curcumin Bioavailability is especially important for curcumin, which is notoriously difficult for the body to absorb. Standard curcumin is unstable at intestinal pH levels, resulting in rapid degradation. In addition, studies have shown that regular curcumin has a poor pharmacokinetic profile for oral absorption, a high rate of metabolic conjugation and reduction, as well as a tendency to be rapidly eliminated from the body, says Indena S.p.A. (Milan, Italy).