Proceeding
Selenium Balance in Adult Females Ingested Ordinary Japanese Foods
1992 Volume 9 Pages 111-116
Details
1992 Volume 9 Pages 111-116
In two experiments (Exp.I and 2), the 5-day balance study for selenium were carried out in 14 healthy female subjects aged 20-21 years. Experimental diets were composed of ordinary foods and were typical of Japanese usual dietary habits. Almost the same menu was used in each experiment during the 7 experimental days. Bread in the diet in Exp.I was substituted for rice in the diet in Exp.2. The results obtained were as follows.
1. The selenium intakes in Exp.I and Exp.2 were 105.7±8.7μ g/day and 42.2±1.1μ g/day, respectively.
2. Retention was highly positive in Exp.I (41.7±9.8μg/day), but negative (-8.9±6.1μg/day) in Exp.2.
3. Regression of selenium balance versus intake indicated that these subjects needed 53.3μg Se/day to stay in balance.
