title: Selenium content of enteral formulas.
abstract: Selenium content of several complete enteral formulas and modular enteral components was determined by neutron activation analysis. Formulas based on egg albumin provided the highest content of selenium. Most of the remaining formulas had selenium contents that would provide an amount less than the proposed safe and adequate range of intake. Selenium supplementation should be considered for these latter formulas.
authors.forename: R F
authors.initials: RF
authors.lastname: Martin
authors.forename: V R
authors.initials: VR
authors.lastname: Young
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Janghorbani
mesh_terms: D004750:Enteral Nutrition / Q000009:adverse effects; D005526:Food, Formulated / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000032:analysis*; D006801:Humans; D009501:Neutron Activation Analysis; D009751:Nutritional Requirements; D012643:Selenium / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000032:analysis / Q000172:deficiency
chemical_list: D012643:Selenium