Selenoproteins perform the functions of selenium, and the selenium intake needed for their
full expression is not known. Objective: This study sought to determine the intake of
selenium required to optimize plasma selenoprotein P (SEPP1) and to compare SEPP1 with
other plasma selenium biomarkers. Design: A 40-wk placebo-controlled, double-blind study
of selenium repletion was carried out in 98 healthy Chinese subjects who had a daily dietary …