Selen og sundhed
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Selenium is an essential micronutrient. The average selenium intake in Danish adults is close to the recommended level of 40-50 μ g/day. There is no scientific documentation showing that an increased selenium intake will result in disease prevention. However, a preventive effect on some cancers and hearth disease cannot be ruled out. Fortification of foods via increased selenium content in fertilizers is a possible way of increasing selenium intake. The tolerable upper intake level of 60 μ g/day in children 1-3 years old must not be exceeded, which makes fortification difficult.
Translated title of the contribution | Selenium and health |
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Original language | Danish |
Journal | Ugeskrift for læger |
Volume | 168 |
Issue number | 39 |
Pages (from-to) | 3311-3313 |
Number of pages | 3 |
ISSN | 0041-5782 |
Publication status | Published - 2006 |
Externally published | Yes |
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