The Claim
A daily selenium intake of 60 micrograms is the recommended target for the general Chinese adult population to achieve adequate selenium status in 97–98% of individuals, as determined by the saturation point of plasma selenoprotein P and the distribution of individual requirements.
What the research says
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For most adults in China, consuming 60 micrograms of selenium per day ensures that 97–98% of the population maintains sufficient selenium levels, based on the biological saturation point of plasma selenoprotein P and variation in individual needs.
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A daily selenium intake of 60 micrograms is recommended as the target for the general Chinese adult population to ensure adequate selenium status for 97–98% of individuals, based on the saturation point of plasma selenoprotein P and variability in individual requirements.
When a person eats 60 micrograms of selenium daily, their body uses it to fully fill the selenoprotein P protein in the blood, which is the main carrier of selenium. Once this protein is full, the body has enough selenium stored to meet the needs of nearly everyone, even those with higher requirements.
What the research says
1 studyStudy: Dietary Reference Intakes of Selenium for Chinese Residents.
The study found that eating 60 micrograms of selenium every day is just the right amount to make sure almost all Chinese adults have enough selenium for their bodies to work properly — which is exactly what the claim says.
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