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Selenium in human lactation

M Sanz Alaejos1, C Diaz Romero

  • 1Department of Analytical Chemistry, Food Science and Toxicology, University of La Laguna, Spain.

Nutrition Reviews
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Maternal selenium intake directly influences selenium levels in human milk. Breast milk provides infants with more bioavailable selenium than formula, highlighting the importance of maternal selenium status.

Area of Science:

  • Nutritional Science
  • Human Biology
  • Pediatrics

Background:

  • Maternal selenium intake is the primary determinant of selenium concentration in human milk.
  • Human milk offers infants higher selenium intake and bioavailability compared to formula.
  • Pregnant and lactating women have increased selenium requirements.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the correlation between maternal selenium intake and human milk selenium concentration.
  • To compare selenium intake and bioavailability from human milk versus infant formulas.
  • To explore strategies for improving selenium status in infants.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of studies on selenium in human milk and maternal intake.
  • Comparative analysis of selenium content and bioavailability in breast milk and infant formulas.

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  • Examination of selenium supplementation strategies for pregnant/lactating women and infants.

    • Main Results:

    • A significant global correlation exists between maternal selenium intake and human milk selenium levels.
    • Infants consuming human milk exhibit higher selenium intake than formula-fed infants.
    • Selenium compounds in breast milk are more biologically available for infant nutrition.

    Conclusions:

    • Maternal selenium status is crucial for adequate infant selenium nutrition via breastfeeding.
    • Human milk is a superior source of bioavailable selenium for infants compared to standard formulas.
    • Strategies like maternal supplementation and agricultural selenium enrichment can improve infant selenium status.