Selenium-enriched plant foods: Selenium accumulation, speciation, and health functionality.

ABSTRACT: Selenium (Se) is an essential element for maintaining human health. The biological effects and toxicity of Se compounds in humans are related to their chemical forms and consumption doses. In general, organic Se species, including selenoamino acids such as selenomethionine (SeMet), selenocystine (SeCys₂), and Se-methylselenocysteine (MSC), could provide greater bioactivities with less toxicity compared to those inorganics including selenite (Se IV) and selenate (Se VI). Plants are vital sources of organic Se because they can accumulate inorganic Se or metabolites and store them as organic Se forms. Therefore, Se-enriched plants could be applied as human food to reduce deficiency problems and deliver health benefits. This review describes the recent studies on the enrichment of S

SUBMITTER: Tangjaidee P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9939470 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature