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Tier 3 — Observational / field trialPeer-reviewed

Effects of nationwide addition of selenium to fertilizers on foods, and animal and human health in Finland

Alfthan G et al.

2015

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Summary

Research article addressing Effects of nationwide addition of selenium to fertilizers on foods, and animal and human health in Finland (Finland scope). Describes approach and implications for (3–4× rise in food Se; population serum Se restored to adequate range.; measures: Food Se content; serum Se; GPx activity). Relevant to nutrition & health decision-making, with UK notes…

UK applicability

Highly relevant given low UK Se intake; strong policy precedent.

Key measures

Food Se content; serum Se; GPx activity

Outcomes reported

3–4× rise in food Se; population serum Se restored to adequate range.

Theme
Nutrition & health
Subject
Micronutrients & deficiencies; Soil health & biology
Study type
Research
Study design
National monitoring programme
Source type
Peer-reviewed study
Status
Published
Geography
Finland
System type
National Se fertiliser programme
DOI
10.1016/j.jtemb.2014.04.009
Catalogue ID
XL0015

Topic tags

nutrition
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