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Based on the Fineli Food Composition Database Release 14 (Decamber 5, 2011)

Selenium, total

  • EuroFoods name: SE
  • Measurement unit: microgram, µg
  • Group: Minerals

Description

Selenium is a structural component of glutathione peroxidase in fat metabolism in teh body. In cells it functions as an antioxidant, which protects cells from harmful oxidation. In addition selenium binds toxic heavy metals. Whole grain products, meat and fish are good sources of selenium.

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