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Selenium status in Europe--human data. A multicenter study.

E B Thorling, K Overvad, J Geboers

Annals of Clinical Research

|January 1, 1986

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Serum selenium levels were measured across 10 European countries. Results show variations, but all levels were within safe ranges, indicating no widespread selenium deficiency or toxicity.

Area of Science:

Nutritional Science
Environmental Health
Public Health

Background:

Serum selenium levels are crucial indicators of nutritional status and potential health risks.
Geographical variations in dietary intake can lead to differing selenium concentrations in populations.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the geographical distribution and levels of serum selenium in a healthy European population.
To establish baseline serum selenium data across various European regions.

Main Methods:

A collaborative study involving 502 healthy adults aged 20-65 from 17 European locations.
Serum samples analyzed for selenium content using a standardized fluorometric method in a single laboratory.

Main Results:

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Serum selenium concentrations varied across European countries, with recorded means ranging from 63 +/- 14 µg/l (Greece) to 109 +/- 14 µg/l (UK).
No participants exhibited serum selenium levels indicative of toxic excess or overt deficiency.

Conclusions:

The study provides a comprehensive overview of serum selenium levels across Europe.
Observed levels suggest a generally adequate selenium status in the studied European population, with no significant public health concerns regarding deficiency or toxicity.