Formononetin was rapidly absorbed and peaked at 30 min, which was followed by a quick elimination phase with a t1/2 of 2.1 h and was absorbed in all gastrointestinal segments [126]
Visible Benefits Over Time With consistent use, especially when paired with supportive nutrients like Vitamin C, Zinc, and Selenium, many users notice: Smoother, more even skin tone Fewer dark spots and pigmentation patches Brighter, healthier-looking skin These results typically become more visible between 8 to 12 weeks, depending on your skin tone, lifestyle, and baseline pigmentation
Further study showed that L-theanine could obviously increase the expression of Bcl-2 mRNA and protein, decrease the expression of Bax, a pro-apoptotic molecule, and decrease the phosphorylation of ERK1/2 and c-Jun NH2-terminal kinase (JNK1/2) MAPKs (87)
Alan Gaby continued his work, refining the formula and documenting its remarkable efficacy