Bioavailability and Bioactivity of Selenium from Wheat ( Triticum aestivum), Maize ( Zea mays), and Pearl Millet ( Pennisetum glaucum), in Selenium-Deficient Rats.

This study examined the bioavailability and bioactivity of selenium (Se) from staple cereals, wheat, pearl millet, and maize, in Se-deficient rats (Wistar strain (OUT-Wister, IND-cft (2c)). The bioavailability and bioactivity of Se were determined by measuring the Se contents of the tissue and organs and activities of Se-dependent enzymes. Se-deficient rats were repleted with Se through wheat, pearl millet, and maize.