Selenium in the Environment and Human Health

• Author(s): Gary S. Banuelos, Zhi-Qing Lin, Xuebin Yin,
• Publisher: CRC Press
• Pages: 248
• ISBN_10: 0203771419
  ISBN_13: 9780203771419
  
• Language: en
• Categories: Medical / Biochemistry , Science / Environmental Science , Technology & Engineering / Civil / General , Technology & Engineering / Food Science / General ,

Description:... Selenium is arguably the naturally occurring trace element of greatest concern worldwide. In excessive amounts it can lead to toxicosis and teratogenesis in animals, while the impact of selenium deficiency can be even more significant. Contributors from 22 countries explored the connections and inter-relationships between selenium in the environmen