Biofortification of UK food crops with selenium
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Biofortification of UK food crops with selenium.
Se is an essential element for animals. In man low dietary Se intakes are associated with health disorders including oxidative stress-related conditions, reduced fertility and immune functions and an increased risk of cancers. Although the reference nutrient intakes for adult females and males in the UK are 60 and 75 microg Se/d respectively, dietary Se intakes in the UK have declined from >60 ...
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عنوان ژورنال: Proceedings of the Nutrition Society
سال: 2006
ISSN: 0029-6651,1475-2719
DOI: 10.1079/pns2006490