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Wilfred N Arnold1, J Brantley Thrasher

  • 1Department of Biochemistry, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS 66160-7421, USA.

Biological Trace Element Research
|March 29, 2003
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Selenium levels in healthy prostate tissue were measured. One individual taking selenium supplements showed significantly higher tissue selenium concentrations compared to others.

Area of Science:

  • Urology
  • Nutritional Science
  • Analytical Chemistry

Background:

  • Prostate health is influenced by various nutritional factors.
  • Selenium is an essential trace element with potential roles in prostate health.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To quantify selenium concentrations in healthy human prostate tissue.
  • To investigate the impact of selenium supplementation on tissue selenium levels.

Main Methods:

  • Prostate tissue samples were obtained from six prostatectomy specimens.
  • Acid digestion and atomic fluorescence spectroscopy were used for selenium analysis.

Main Results:

  • Five specimens showed mean selenium concentrations of 1.32 µg/g dry weight and 0.213 µg/g wet weight.

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  • One specimen from a selenium-supplement user exhibited markedly higher levels (2.72 µg/g dry wt, 0.421 µg/g wet wt).

    • Conclusions:

    • Dietary selenium supplementation can significantly increase selenium levels in prostate tissue.
    • Further research is warranted to understand the clinical implications of elevated prostate selenium.