Selenium status of term infants fed human milk or selenite-supplemented soy formula.
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Abstract
Infants fed a soy formula supplemented with selenite had plasma and erythrocyte selenium values lower than those of infants fed human milk. However, plasma and erythrocyte glutathione peroxidase activities were normal, indicating that the physiologic requirement for selenium was being met.
Medical subject headings
- Food, Fortified
- Infant Food
- Selenium