METHODS: We retrieved and reviewed the literature on the absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion of oral exposure to different forms of selenium.
RESULTS: Selenium in both the organic form (containing carbon to selenium chemical bonds) and the inorganic form is absorbed into the blood in humans. The mean normal blood level of many studies was 139 μg/L. There are indications that selenium from organic sources is more bioavailable than selenium from inorganic sources. Selenium is distributed throughout the body, including in breast milk. The elimination of selenium mainly involves the faecal and urinary pathways, whereas breath, saliva and hair are minor contributors. Urinary metabolites include trimethylselenium ions, selenosugars and Se-methylselenoneine.
CONCLUSIONS: Selenium is absorbed to a high extent, and selenium from organic sources is more bioavailable than from inorganic sources. Selenium, as expected as an essential trace element, is distributed throughout the body. Selenium is extensively metabolised, and various excretion metabolites have been identified in both urine and breath, while some selenium is also excreted via faeces.
方法:我们检索并回顾了有关吸收的文献,分布,新陈代谢,和排泄口服暴露于不同形式的硒。
结果:硒以有机形式(包含碳-硒化学键)和无机形式被吸收到人的血液中。许多研究的平均正常血液水平为139μg/L。有迹象表明,有机来源的硒比无机来源的硒更具生物可利用性。硒分布在全身,包括母乳。硒的消除主要涉及粪便和泌尿途径,而呼吸,唾液和头发是次要的贡献者。尿代谢产物包括三甲基硒离子,硒糖和硒-甲基硒酮。
结论:硒被高度吸收,有机来源的硒比无机来源的硒更具生物可利用性。硒,正如预期的那样,作为一种必需的微量元素,分布在全身。硒被广泛代谢,在尿液和呼吸中都发现了各种排泄代谢物,而一些硒也通过粪便排出。