Acute Selenium Toxicity Associated With a Dietary Supplement

Volume: 170, Issue: 3, Pages: 256 - 261
Published: Feb 8, 2010
Abstract
Background null Selenium is an element necessary for normal cellular function, but it can have toxic effects at high doses. We investigated an outbreak of acute selenium poisoning. null Methods null A case was defined as the onset of symptoms of selenium toxicity in a person within 2 weeks after ingesting a dietary supplement manufactured by “Company A,” purchased after January 1, 2008. We conducted case finding, administered initial and 90-day...
Paper Details
Title
Acute Selenium Toxicity Associated With a Dietary Supplement
Published Date
Feb 8, 2010
Volume
170
Issue
3
Pages
256 - 261
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