ABSTRACT
This chapter evaluates the effect of selenium (Se)-enriched wheat on Se distribution of rats. The Se distribution data in muscle and different organs of rats after supplement with Se-enriched wheat showed that the liver and kidneys accumulated the highest amount of Se, followed by pancreas, spleen, and heart. This rat study demonstrated that Se in muscle and tissues linearly increased with the supplement of Se-enriched wheat. Selenium in organs was the main Se pool for animals. Earlier studies showed that organ Se concentrations decreased slower in rats fed with Se-enriched yeast (SeMet) than selenite. Accordingly, people could consider that Se-enriched wheat, with SeMet as the main Se component, was an effective substance to maintain the Se level in animal body. Another interesting finding from this study was that the testis Se concentration remained constant after rats were supplied with feed of different Se concentration.
