Parmacokinetics
How are active substances absorbed, distributed, and metabolized in the body? AI-powered models help analyze and model these complex processes using data.
Pharmacokinetics describes the path a nutrient takes through the body: ingestion, absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion. The way the body processes an active ingredient determines how much of it must be absorbed in order to stay healthy.
Some substances, such as magnesium, are stored in the body only to a limited extent and are rapidly excreted, for example. Therefore, they must be continuously replenished. Other substances, such as the fat-soluble vitamins A and D, accumulate in tissues and remain available long term, which carries the risk of overdose. Individual differences in physiology, lifestyle, and health status also influence these processes.
Our approach combines classical mathematical models with machine learning methods for pattern analysis to systematically capture and model complex relationships in nutrition and health data. Our goal is to better understand the dynamics of nutrients in the human body and develop data-driven, personalized nutrition and health assessments.