Selenium

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Selenium is an essential trace element and component of various selenoproteins.

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Standard value: The reference range is between 0.8 - 1.1 µmol/l

Pathologically debilitated: Kazinomas, rheumatoid arthritis, cirrhosis of the liver, renal insufficiency, cardiac insufficiency, cardiomyopathy, arrhythmia, hemodialysis, nutritive deficiency

Pathologically increased: Intoxication

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer