Abstract
In relation to modern lifestyles the presence of selenium in the human environment has two aspects:
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Selenium as a pollutant from natural and industrial sources.
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Selenium as an essential trace element in biological systems.
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Schmidt, K.H., Bayer, W. (1991). Selenium and Modern Lifestyles. In: Pietrzik, K. (eds) Modern Lifestyles, Lower Energy Intake and Micronutrient Status. ILSI Human Nutrition Reviews. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4471-3270-7_12
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