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Selenium in uremia

M Bonomini1, A Albertazzi

  • 1Department of Nephrology and Dialysis, University of Chieti, Italy.

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|May 1, 1995
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Selenium is vital for health, and deficiency causes various issues. This review explores selenium

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Area of Science:

  • Biochemistry
  • Clinical Nutrition
  • Nephrology

Background:

  • Selenium is an essential trace element with recognized importance for human health.
  • Selenium deficiency is linked to numerous health problems, including cardiovascular disease, immune dysfunction, and cancer.
  • Many of these deficiency symptoms overlap with conditions observed in chronic uremic patients.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the selenium status in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD).
  • To investigate the potential mechanisms causing selenium disturbances in uremia.
  • To assess the role of selenium deficiency in uremic abnormalities.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of studies on selenium status in chronic uremic patients.
  • Analysis of proposed pathogenetic mechanisms for selenium imbalance in uremia.

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  • Evaluation of the association between selenium deficiency and uremic symptoms.

    • Main Results:

    • The prevalence and clinical significance of selenium deficiency in uremia are not fully established.
    • Potential mechanisms for selenium disturbance in uremia include altered metabolism and nutritional intake.
    • Selenium deficiency may contribute to specific uremic complications, warranting further investigation.

    Conclusions:

    • Further research is needed to clarify the selenium status and its clinical impact in chronic uremic patients.
    • Understanding selenium's role may offer new therapeutic strategies for managing uremic complications.
    • Maintaining adequate selenium levels could be important for the overall health of individuals with chronic kidney disease.