date:Jul 19, 2012
idly accumulating evidence that a lack of vitamin D could be a risk factor for a number of chronic diseases.
Greater selenium content is also important since UK selenium intakes have fallen in recent years reflecting a switch from North American to European wheat. Selenium protects cellular components such as DNA, lipids and proteins against oxidation.
The research funded by the Department of Health as part of its rolling programme of nutrient analysis surveys provides the first update on th