Quinoa as Functional Food? Urinary elimination of ecdysterone after consumption of quinoa alone and in combination with spinach
E. Isenmann, T. Yuliandra Yusuf, K. Touvleliou, M. Broekmann, X. de la Torre, F. Botre, P. Diel, M. K. Parr
The paper investigates urinary excretion of ecdysterone and its metabolites after consuming quinoa alone and with spinach, finding low excretion rates and suggesting both are poor sources.
bioRxiv · Oct 10, 2023 · PreprintPharmacology & Toxicology