Journal article
Bioavailability of selenium from foods
In
Nutrition Reviews
—
2006, Volume 64, Issue 3, pp. 146-151
From
United States Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, Grand Forks Human Nutrition Research Center, Grand Forks, North Dakota, USA. Finleyj2@amtodd.com1
Abstract
Selenium (Se), an essential nutrient, is needed for activity of several important proteins. Additionally, the consumption of Se in amounts that exceed the Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) may protect against prostate and colorectal cancer. Supplemental Se may be acquired through the diet, but Se bioavailability depends on the source.
Therefore, dietary advice concerning improvement of Se intake depends on characterization of Se bioavailability from Se-containing food sources.
| Language: | English |
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| Year: | 2006 |
| Pages: | 146-151 |
| ISSN: | 00296643 and 17534887 |
| Types: | Journal article |
| DOI: | 10.1111/j.1753-4887.2006.tb00198.x |
