Abstract
The effects of various levels of selenium, alpha-tocopherol and sulfur on glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px) activity in intestinal and liver tissues were determined in male rats fed corn-soybean or Torula yeast diets. Rats fed corn-soybean diets had greater GSH-Px activity in the small intestine, colon and liver tissues, catalase activity and selenium in the liver, and body weight gains than those fed Torula yeast diets. GSH-Px activity in the small intestine, colon, and liver tissues as well as concentration of selenium in the liver increased with increasing levels of selenium in Torula yeast diets but not with corn-soybean diets. Tocopherol supplementation had no significant effect on GSH-Px activity in rats fed Torula yeast or corn-soybean diets supplemented with selenium. Supplemental sulfur decreased GSH-Px activity in the small intestine tissues and increased activity in colon tissues.
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
