Payne R. et al.

doi:10.3382/ps.2009-00270

Summary

Experimental study testing Enrichment of eggs with selenium: effects of yeast vs inorganic selenium sources (USA scope). Assesses impacts on outcomes and key measures (2–5× increase in yolk Se; yeast > inorganic; measures: ICP-MS selenium). Relevant to nutrition & health decision-making, with UK notes: Relevant for low UK selenium intake.

UK applicability

Relevant for low UK selenium intake

Key measures

ICP-MS selenium

Outcomes reported

2–5× increase in yolk Se; yeast > inorganic

Theme: Nutrition & health
Subject: Nutrition & health
Study type: Experimental Study
Study design: Controlled feeding trial
Source type: Peer-reviewed study
Status: Published
Geography: USA
System type: Selenium-supplemented feed
DOI: 10.3382/ps.2009-00270
Catalogue ID: XL0054

Topic tags

nutrition organic

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Enrichment of eggs with selenium: effects of yeast vs inorganic selenium sources