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[Reference values for blood and serum selenium in the Dresden area]
1Institut für Klinische Chemie und Laboratoriumsmedizin, Städtisches Klinikum Dresden-Friedrichstadt.
Medizinische Klinik (Munich, Germany : 1983)
|January 7, 1998
Summary
Regional selenium supply is marginal in Dresden, similar to Germany. Balanced nutrition and monitoring selenium status are crucial, especially for patients with serious illnesses.
Area of Science:
- Biochemistry
- Nutritional Science
- Clinical Chemistry
Context:
- Regional variations in selenium supply impact patient data interpretation.
- Understanding selenium status is vital for public health and clinical practice.
- Previous research highlights the importance of geographical factors in nutrient bioavailability.
Purpose:
- To determine selenium reference values in healthy individuals in the Dresden area.
- To investigate factors influencing selenium status, including age, sex, diet, and lifestyle.
- To assess the selenium supply in a specific German region.
Summary:
- Selenium reference values in 256 healthy Dresden residents (aged 20-62) were measured in blood serum (1.09 ± 0.17 µmol/l) and whole blood (1.29 ± 0.21 µmol/l).
- No significant dependence on age, sex, alcohol, tobacco, or vegetarian diet was observed.
- Consumption of beer yeast and fish positively influenced selenium status.
Impact:
- The Dresden area, like Germany overall, exhibits a marginal selenium supply.
- Highlights the importance of balanced nutrition for maintaining adequate selenium levels.
- Recommends monitoring selenium status in critically ill patients and intensive care settings.