SENSORY FEEDBACK-BASED METHOD FOR DETERMINING THE BIOAVAILABILITY OF ORALLY ADMINISTERED DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS

摘要

A method for estimating the rate of bioavailability of the active components of orally administered dietary supplements of provided. The method comprises the administration of a substance which provides a sensory feedback to a user following administration. For example, Niacin or derivatives thereof provide sate, transient and perceptible sensory effects which are indicative of the bioavailability of active components of the dietary supplemental composition.