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Determinants of selenium status in healthy adults.
Nutrition journal - 18 Jul 2011
Combs Gerald F, Watts Jennifer C, Jackson Matthew I, Johnson LuAnn K, Zeng Huawei, Scheett Angela J, Uthus Eric O, Schomburg Lutz, Hoeg Antonia, Hoefig Carolin S, Davis Cindy D, Milner John A
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Selenium (Se) status in non-deficient subjects is typically assessed by the Se contents of plasma/serum. That pool comprises two functional, specific selenoprotein components and at least one non-functional, non-specific components which respond differently to changes in Se intake. A more informative means of characterizing Se status in non-deficient individuals is needed. METHODS: Multiple biomarkers...
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