abstract |
A method of delivering dietary supplements, in the form of intact anthocyanins, into the lower gastrointestinal tract of a body for absorption from an aqueous medium comprising: expressing juice from one or more fruits, which fruits include anthocyanins, thereby yielding a juice portion and a pomace portion; concentrating the juice portion to yield a juice concentrate; mixing the juice concentrate with the pomace portion; drying the juice-infused pomace to yield a free-flowing, non-hygroscopic powder formulation to yield the dietary supplement; and orally ingesting the dietary supplement in the form of capsules, tablets, shakes, drinks, energy supplements, energy bars, and the like. |