Hair Concentrations of Selenium in the Moldovan Population
October 2023
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Studysummary People in Moldova have less selenium in their hair than recommended, which may contribute to hair loss.
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The document "Hair concentrations of selenium in the Moldovan population" is a compilation of studies analyzing selenium levels in the hair of Moldovan individuals. The studies involved a total of 1,102 participants. The average selenium concentration ranged from 0.12 mg/kg to 0.89 µg/g, which is lower than the optimal level of 0.15 mg/kg to 2.0 µg/g suggested by the World Health Organization. The studies found a correlation between low selenium levels and hair loss, indicating that selenium deficiency could be a contributing factor to hair loss in the Moldovan population. The studies also found that men had higher selenium levels than women and that selenium concentration tended to increase with age. The researchers suggested further research to confirm these findings and explore potential strategies for addressing this potential public health issue.
