selenium deficiency

What Causes Selenium Deficiency?

Selenium deficiency generally occurs when there is insufficient intake from dietary sources, which is often influenced by the selenium content of soil where food is grown. Certain regions have selenium-poor soils, which can result in lower selenium levels in locally produced foods. Additionally, factors such as a diet low in animal products, digestive disorders like Crohn's disease, and long-term dependence on total parenteral nutrition can exacerbate deficiency.

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