Biochemistry of Selenium By Raymond Shamberger

 Biochemistry of Selenium, Volume 2

This scientific reference explores the role of selenium in mammalian metabolism, animal health, and human nutrition. It examines selenium deficiency, its antioxidant functions, and its involvement in glutathione peroxidase, cytochrome P450, and heme metabolism. The book also discusses selenium toxicity, its relationship with sulfur metabolism, and the effects of selenium intake on livestock and poultry health.

Key Features:

• Explores the biochemical functions of selenium in living organisms
• Examines selenium's influence on mammalian metabolism
• Discusses selenium deficiency and its effects on animal health
• Covers selenium supplementation in livestock and poultry diets
• Explains the antioxidant role of glutathione peroxidase
• Examines selenium's involvement in cytochrome P450 and heme metabolism
• Compares selenium and sulfur metabolism in plants and animals
• Discusses nutritional disorders associated with selenium deficiency
• Explores factors affecting selenium levels in soil and animal feed
• Reviews acute selenium toxicity and its effects on animal health