Transmucosal vs. Oral Administration

Oral

Small intestine, absorbed to portal vein, to liver, metabolised (large first pass effect).

Transmucosal

Dissolves in the mouth, absorbed through the mucous membranes into lymph and blood and distributed to sites of action - liver, muscles, pancreas. Therefore more intact tocotrienols to sites of action.

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