When
considering sources of selenium in the diet it is necessary to take into
account recent knowledge concerning its functions and metabolism and to
consider possible evolutionary adaptations of the digestive system of animals
and birds to organic selenium. This could explain why organic selenium is
better than inorganic, and recommend the use of natural antioxidants for feed
supplementation.
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