Selenio
Selenio
Selenio
RESUMO
ABSTRACT
Selenium is a mineral that plays key roles in health maintenance and disease prevention. This
literature review was conducted in September 2019, which aimed to describe its absorption forms,
identify the benefits it causes in the human body and problems related to selenium supplementation
deficiency. Its absorption occurs in greater proportion in the small intestine, in pregnancy selenium
passes through the placenta and can be found in breast milk. Its main functions are antioxidant action,
aid in the metabolism of thyroid hormones, maintenance of the immune system and interaction against
the harmful actions of heavy metals. Its deficiency may result in Keshan disease (endemic
1. INTRODUÇÃO
3. CONSIDERAÇÕES FINAIS
4. REFERÊNCIAS
CIÊNCIA VIVA. Tabela periódica dos elementos químicos, 2019. Disponível em:
http://www.cienciaviva.pt/img/upload/A3%20Tabela_Periodica_dos_Elementos_Quim
icos_CV_AIPT2019.pdf. Acesso em: 21 set.2019.