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Selenium in total parenteral nutrition
Authors:H. B. von Stockhausen
Affiliation:1. Universitaets-Kinderklinik, University of Wuerzburg, D-8700, Wuerzburg, Federal Republic of Germany
Abstract:In clinical practice, selenium deficiency may arise under conditions of chronic malnutrition and especially after long-term total parenteral nutrition (TPN). In infants receiving long-term TPN, we observed plasma selenium levels as low as those previously reported in Chinese children with Keshan disease. Low plasma selenium levels were also usually associated with very low activities of glutathione peroxidase. Although clinical symptoms of selenium deficiency did not occur in our patients, several cases have been described in the literature, indicating the need for supplementation in TPN. In order to derive at the appropriate dosage, it is proposed to correlate it with the total protein supply. According to our present knowledge, .5–1.0 μg selenium/g of protein appears to be adequate to keep patients in Se balance. For Se repletion of body stores, this dosage has been increased up to 3 μg of Se/g of protein. Advantages and disadvantages of selenite and of selenomethionine as possible supplemental forms of Se for TPN solutions are discussed.
Keywords:  KeywordHeading"  >Index Entries Parenteral nutrition  selenium deficiency  glutathione peroxidase  selenium substitution  selenite  selenomethionine
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