title: [Supplementary selenium , an antidote against mercury?].
abstract: The consequences of both a high and a low intake of selenium are described in this article. Mercury released by dental silver amalgam might affect the protective functions of selenium. However, the literature does not sustain the existence of such an effect. In view of the small margin between safe and toxic doses of selenium and the absence of a scientific consensus as to the possible toxic effects of mercury from amalgam (additional to dietary mercury), it does not seem to be warranted to advise suppletion of selenium.
authors.affiliation: Vakgroep Cariologie en Endodontologie, Academisch Centrum Tandheelkunde Amsterdam (ACTA).
authors.forename: A H
authors.initials: AH
authors.lastname: Schuurs
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Groten
authors.forename: W
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: van Dokkum
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: van den Heuvel
mesh_terms: D000931:Antidotes / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003723:Dental Amalgam / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000737:chemistry; D019587:Dietary Supplements; D006801:Humans; D008630:Mercury Poisoning / Q000188:drug therapy*; D012449:Safety; D012643:Selenium / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000627:therapeutic use
chemical_list: D000931:Antidotes; D003723:Dental Amalgam; D012643:Selenium
vernacular_title: Seleensuppletie, een antidotum tegen kwik?