Determine the nutritional and functional role of selenium, Biology

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Minerals:- Selenium 

Food Source     

Sea food, organ meats, cereals (levels vary depending on soil levels)

Nutritional Functional role

Essential nutrient: Keshan disease (endemic cardiomyopathy in China) was associated with selenium deficiency. Low selenium status may be associated with increased risk for cancer and heart disease.

Enzyme cofactor: Glutathione peroxidase

 


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