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Genetic adaptation to levels of dietary selenium in recent human history.
Molecular biology and evolution - 1 Jun 2015
White Louise, Romagné Frédéric, Müller Elias, Erlebach Eva, Weihmann Antje, Parra Genís, Andrés Aida M, Castellano Sergi
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As humans migrated around the world, they came to inhabit environments that differ widely in the soil levels of certain micronutrients, including selenium (Se). Coupled with cultural variation in dietary practices, these migrations have led to a wide range of Se intake levels in populations around the world. Both excess and deficiency of Se in the diet can have adverse health consequences in humans, with severe...
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