Compositions and methods for increasing the bioavailability of plant polyphenols

A composition and method for increasing the bioavailability of an aglycone in a subject. The composition comprises at least two enzymes, for example, a xylanase, a glucanase, or a glucosidase. A method for converting a glycosylated isoflavone into an aglycone in a digestive tract of a subject, compr...

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Main Authors Paydon, Ken, Houston, Devin, Marr, Steve, Medhekar, Rohit
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 15.04.2004
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Summary:A composition and method for increasing the bioavailability of an aglycone in a subject. The composition comprises at least two enzymes, for example, a xylanase, a glucanase, or a glucosidase. A method for converting a glycosylated isoflavone into an aglycone in a digestive tract of a subject, comprising orally administering an effective amount of a composition comprising at least two enzymes, for example, a xylanase, a beta-glucanase, or glucosidase, and concomitantly administering a food stuff, for example, glycolsylated isoflavone.