Professor Christine Thomson has over 40 years research in selenium and iodine in human nutrition. She has now retired from all research and teaching.
Christine Thomson is Emeritus Professor in Human Nutrition. She has been teaching in the Department of Human Nutrition since 1987, and prior to that was on the research staff from 1973. Her qualifications include BHSc in Nutrition and Chemistry, MHSC (Hons) in Nutrition and PhD from the University of Otago. Her post-graduate research included the metabolism and nutritional importance of selenium. Research in this area has continued along with iodine research and interactions between selenium and iodine.
Christine Thomson's research involves studies of the nutritional importance of selenium and iodine for New Zealand residents, which has gained international recognition. The studies include the estimation of selenium requirements, the role of selenium as an antioxidant in the protection against cardiovascular disease, the relationship between our low iodine status, thyroid status and thyroid volume, and the relationship between selenium status and thyroid function. Her research in iodine identified a re-emergence of mild iodine deficiency in New Zealand. She also has had an interest in a number of sports nutrition research topics, and more recently has been involved in the 2008-2009 Adult Nutrition Survey.
Christine's teaching has included trace elements, in particular selenium and iodine, energy balance and various sport and exercise nutrition topics.
Graduates
PhD
Jody Miller. Effect of selenium supplementation on clinical outcomes in high-risk patients with coronary artery disease. 2011.
Woravimol Krittapol (Pharmacy). The influence of gut microflora on selenium bioavailability and metabolism in the rat. 2010.
Kavitha Menon. Micronutrient status of pregnant women in India, 2010.
Sheila Skeaff. The prevalence of iodine deficiency disorders (IDD) in three vulnerable segments of the NZ population: pregnant women, neonates and schoolchildren. 2004.
Elaine Paterson. Role of Se as an antioxidant in the protection against cardiovascular disease. 2000.
Anna Duffield, Selenium requirements of New Zealanders. 1999.
Master of Science
Will Payne. Post-exercise glycaemic and insulinemic response to nutritional beverages with differing glycaemic index in adolescent competitive swimmers. 2009.
Jennifer Campbell. Effect of iodine and selenium intervention on thyroid status of older New Zealanders. 2007.
Amy Pettigrew. Iodine status of N.Z. pregnant women. 2006.
Taryn McLeod. Carbohydrate-protein vs carbohydrate beverages on recovery after glycogen depleting exercise.
Kyle Doel. Energy expenditure in Southern Traverse athletes as measured using doubly labeled water. 2005.
Tony Mottershead. The effect of glucosamine sulphate supplementation on functional recovery, and osteoarthritis progression in knee-injured individuals. 2003.
Sarah MacLachlan. Selenium status of mothers and babies in New Zealand. 2002.
Publications
Daniels, L., Haszard, J. J., Gibson, R. S., Taylor, R. W., Fleming, E. A., Miller, J. C., Thomson, C. D., & Heath, A.-L. M. (2023). Selenium intakes and plasma selenium of New Zealand toddlers: Secondary analysis of a randomised controlled trial. British Journal of Nutrition, 129, 1193-1201. doi: 10.1017/s0007114522002379 Journal - Research Article
Thomson, C. D. (2017). Trace elements 10.4: Selenium. In J. Mann & A. S. Truswell (Eds.), Essentials of human nutrition. (5th ed.) (pp. 179-186). Oxford University Press. [Contribution]. Chapter in Book - Research
Skeaff, S., & Thomson, C. D. (2017). Trace elements 10.3: Iodine. In J. Mann & A. S. Truswell (Eds.), Essentials of human nutrition. (5th ed.) (pp. 172-178). Oxford University Press. [Contribution]. Chapter in Book - Research
Houghton, L. A., Parnell, W. R., Thomson, C. D., Green, T. J., & Gibson, R. S. (2016). Serum zinc is a major predictor of anemia and mediates the effect of selenium on hemoglobin in school-aged children in a nationally representative survey in New Zealand. Journal of Nutrition, 146(9), 1670-1676. doi: 10.3945/jn.116.235127 Journal - Research Article
Miller, J. C., MacDonell, S. O., Gray, A. R., Reid, M. R., Barr, D. J., Thomson, C. D., & Houghton, L. A. (2016). Iodine status of New Zealand elderly residents in long-term residential care. Nutrients, 8(8), 445. doi: 10.3390/nu8080445 Journal - Research Article
2023
Journal - Research Article
Daniels, L., Haszard, J. J., Gibson, R. S., Taylor, R. W., Fleming, E. A., Miller, J. C., Thomson, C. D., & Heath, A.-L. M. (2023). Selenium intakes and plasma selenium of New Zealand toddlers: Secondary analysis of a randomised controlled trial. British Journal of Nutrition, 129, 1193-1201. doi: 10.1017/s0007114522002379
2017
Chapter in Book - Research
Thomson, C. D. (2017). Trace elements 10.4: Selenium. In J. Mann & A. S. Truswell (Eds.), Essentials of human nutrition. (5th ed.) (pp. 179-186). Oxford University Press. [Contribution].
Skeaff, S., & Thomson, C. D. (2017). Trace elements 10.3: Iodine. In J. Mann & A. S. Truswell (Eds.), Essentials of human nutrition. (5th ed.) (pp. 172-178). Oxford University Press. [Contribution].
2016
Journal - Research Article
Houghton, L. A., Parnell, W. R., Thomson, C. D., Green, T. J., & Gibson, R. S. (2016). Serum zinc is a major predictor of anemia and mediates the effect of selenium on hemoglobin in school-aged children in a nationally representative survey in New Zealand. Journal of Nutrition, 146(9), 1670-1676. doi: 10.3945/jn.116.235127
Miller, J. C., MacDonell, S. O., Gray, A. R., Reid, M. R., Barr, D. J., Thomson, C. D., & Houghton, L. A. (2016). Iodine status of New Zealand elderly residents in long-term residential care. Nutrients, 8(8), 445. doi: 10.3390/nu8080445
Menon, K. C., Ferguson, E. L., Thomson, C. D., Gray, A. R., Zodpey, S., Saraf, A., … Skeaff, S. A. (2016). Effects of anemia at different stages of gestation on infant outcomes. Nutrition, 32(1), 61-65. doi: 10.1016/j.nut.2015.07.009
2014
Journal - Research Article
Herbst, C., Menon, K. C., Ferguson, E. L., Thomson, C. D., Bailey, K., Gray, A. R., … Skeaff, S. A. (2014). Dietary and non-dietary factors associated with serum zinc in Indian women. Biological Trace Element Research, 161(1), 38-47. doi: 10.1007/s12011-014-0090-9
Menon, K. C., Ferguson, E. L., Thomson, C. D., Gray, A. R., Zodpey, S., Saraf, A., … Skeaff, S. A. (2014). Iron status of pregnant Indian women from an area of active iron supplementation. Nutrition, 30(3), 291-296. doi: 10.1016/j.nut.2013.08.015
Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs
Menon, K. C., Ferguson, E. L., Thomson, C. D., Bailey, K., Gray, A. R., Zodpey, S., … Skeaff, S. A. (2014, August). Supplement intake among tribal Indian women from Ramtek, Nagpur, Maharashtra. Verbal presentation at the Postgraduate & Early Career Nutrition Conference, Dunedin, New Zealand.
2013
Chapter in Book - Research
Thomson, C. D. (2013). Selenium. In L. H. Allen & A. Prentice (Eds.), Encyclopedia of human nutrition (Vol. 4). (3rd ed.) (pp. 186-192). Amsterdam: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/B978-0-12-375083-9.00248-8
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract
Skeaff, S. A., Thomson, C. D., & Parnell, W. R. (2013). Serum thyroglobulin concentration as an index of iodine status in adults. FASEB Journal, 27(Meeting Abstract Suppl.), 845.11. [Abstract]
2012
Chapter in Book - Research
Thomson, C. D. (2012). Trace elements 11.4: Selenium. In J. Mann & A. S. Truswell (Eds.), Essentials of human nutrition. (4th ed.) (pp. 184-192). Oxford University Press. [Contribution].
Skeaff, S., & Thomson, C. D. (2012). Trace elements 11.3: Iodine. In J. Mann & A. S. Truswell (Eds.), Essentials of human nutrition. (4th ed.) (pp. 177-184). Oxford University Press. [Contribution].
Journal - Research Article
Miller, J. C., Thomson, C. D., Williams, S. M., van Havre, N., Wilkins, G. T., Morison, I. M., Ludgate, J. L., & Skeaff, C. M. (2012). Influence of the glutathione peroxidase 1 Pro200Leu polymorphism on the response of glutathione peroxidase activity to selenium supplementation: A randomized controlled trial. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 96, 923-931. doi: 10.3945/ajcn.112.043125
Skeaff, S. A., Thomson, C. D., Wilson, N., & Parnell, W. R. (2012). A comprehensive assessment of urinary iodine concentration and thyroid hormones in New Zealand schoolchildren: A cross-sectional study. Nutrition Journal, 11, 31. doi: 10.1186/1475-2891-11-31
Thomson, C. D., Wickens, K., Miller, J., Ingham, T., Lampshire, P., Epton, M. J., Town, G. I., Pattemore, P., Crane, J., and the Year Six New Zealand Asthma and Allergy Cohort Study Group, (NZAACS6) including Siebers, R. (2012). Selenium status and allergic disease in a cohort of New Zealand Children. Clinical & Experimental Allergy, 42(4), 560-567. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2222.2011.03924.x
Hunter, D. C., Brown, R., Green, T., Thomson, C., Skeaff, M., Williams, S., … Skinner, M. A. (2012). Changes in markers of inflammation, antioxidant capacity and oxidative stress in smokers following consumption of milk, and milk supplemented with fruit and vegetable extracts and vitamin C. International Journal of Food Sciences & Nutrition, 63(1), 90-102. doi: 10.3109/09637486.2011.601286
2011
Chapter in Book - Research
Thomson, C. D. (2011). Brazil nuts (Bertholletia excelsa): Improved selenium status and other health benefits. In V. R. Preedy, R. R. Watson & V. B. Patel (Eds.), Nuts and seeds in health and disease prevention. (pp. 245-252). London: Academic Press. doi: 10.1016/B978-0-12-375688-6.10029-5
Journal - Research Article
Gibson, R. S., Bailey, K. B., Ampong Romano, A. B., & Thomson, C. D. (2011). Plasma selenium concentrations in pregnant women in two countries with contrasting soil selenium levels. Journal of Trace Elements in Medicine & Biology, 25(4), 230-235. doi: 10.1016/j.jtemb.2011.10.001
Menon, K. C., Skeaff, S. A., Thomson, C. D., Gray, A. R., Ferguson, E. L., Zodpey, S., … Pandav, C. S. (2011). The effect of maternal iodine status on infant outcomes in an iodine-deficient Indian population. Thyroid, 21(12), 1373-1380. doi: 10.1089/thy.2011.0130
Stonehouse, W., Pauga, M. R., Kruger, R., Thomson, C. D., Wong, M., & Kruger, M. C. (2011). Consumption of salmon v. salmon oil capsules: Effects on n-3 PUFA and selenium status. British Journal of Nutrition, 106, 1231-1239. doi: 10.1017/S000711451100153X
Thomson, C. D., Campbell, J. M., Miller, J., & Skeaff, S. A. (2011). Minimal impact of excess iodate intake on thyroid hormones and selenium status in older New Zealanders. European Journal of Endocrinology, 165, 745-752. doi: 10.1530/EJE-11-0575
Pettigrew-Porter, A., Skeaff, S., Gray, A., Thomson, C., & Croxson, M. (2011). Are pregnant women in New Zealand iodine deficient? A cross-sectional survey. Australian & New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, 51, 464-467. doi: 10.1111/j.1479-828X.2011.01331.x
Krittaphol, W., Wescombe, P. A., Thomson, C. D., McDowell, A., Tagg, J. R., & Fawcett, J. P. (2011). Metabolism of L-selenomethionine and selenite by probiotic bacteria: In vitro and in vivo studies. Biological Trace Element Research, 144, 1358-1369. doi: 10.1007/s12011-011-9057-2
Menon, K. C., Skeaff, S. A., Thomson, C. D., Gray, A. R., Ferguson, E. L., Zodpey, S., … Pandav, C. S. (2011). Concurrent micronutrient deficiencies are prevalent in nonpregnant rural and tribal women from central India. Nutrition, 27(4), 496-502. doi: 10.1016/j.nut.2010.02.012
Krittaphol, W., McDowell, A., Thomson, C. D., Mikov, M., & Fawcett, J. P. (2011). Biotransformation of L-selenomethionine and selenite in rat gut contents. Biological Trace Element Research, 139(2), 188-196. doi: 10.1007/s12011-010-8653-x
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract
Bradbury, K. E., Skeaff, S. A., Thomson, C., Williams, S., Skeaff, C. M., Mann, J. I., Brown, R., & Parnell, W. (2011). Folate and iodine status of adults prior to fortification of bread: Results from the New Zealand 2008/2009 Adult Nutrition Survey. Proceedings of the Nutrition Society of Australia, 35, (pp. 49). [Abstract]
Bradbury, K. E., Skeaff, S. A., Thomson, C., Skeaff, C. M., Williams, S., Mann, J. I., Brown, R., & Parnell, W. (2011). Folate and iodine status of adults prior to fortification of bread: Results from the New Zealand 2008/2009 Adult Nutrition Survey. Australasian Medical Journal, 4(12), (pp. 727). [Abstract]
Menon, K. C. S., Skeaff, S. A., Thomson, C. D., Gray, A. R., Ferguson, E. L., Zodpey, S., … Pandav, C. S. (2011). Iron status in pregnant tribal women from Ramtek Block, Nagpur, India. Journal of Trace Elements in Medicine & Biology, 26(Suppl. 1), (pp. 25). doi: 10.1016/j.jtemb.2011.08.001
Thomson, C. D. (2011). Trace element research at Otago: Impact and interventions. In L. A. Dunn, C. D. Thomson & C. A. Wilson (Eds.), Proceedings of the Consumer and Applied Sciences Centenary Conference: Bringing it Home: Remembering the past and feeding the future. (pp. 60). Dunedin, New Zealand: University of Otago. [Abstract]
Conference Contribution - Edited volume of conference proceedings
Dunn, L. A., Thomson, C. D., & Wilson, C. A. (Eds.). (2011). Proceedings of the Consumer and Applied Sciences Centenary Conference: Bringing it Home: Remembering the past and feeding the future. Dunedin, New Zealand: University of Otago. 70p.
Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs
Bradbury, K. E., Skeaff, S. A., Thomson, C., Skeaff, C. M., Williams, S., Mann, J. I., Brown, R., & Parnell, W. (2011, November-December). Folate and iodine status of adults prior to fortification of bread: Results from the New Zealand 2008/2009 Adult Nutrition Survey. Verbal presentation at the Joint Annual Scientific Meeting of the Nutrition Society of New Zealand and the Nutrition Society of Australia: Green & Lean, Queenstown, New Zealand.
Commissioned Report for External Body
University of Otago, and Ministry of Health, including Parnell, W., Heath, A.-L., Brown, R., Wilson, N., Gray, A., Fleming, L., & Thomson, C. (2011). A focus on nutrition: Key findings of the 2008/09 New Zealand Adult Nutrition Survey. Wellington, New Zealand: Ministry of Health. 333p. Retrieved from http://www.moh.govt.nz/moh.nsf/indexmh/focus-on-nutrition-survey-2008-09
2010
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract
Menon, K. C., Skeaff, S. A., Thomson, C. D., & Ferguson, E. L. (2010). Predictors of maternal iodine status in tribal pregnant women from Ramtek, Nagpur, India. Proceedings of the Nutrition Society of Australia, 34, (pp. 83). [Abstract]
Landers, C., Menon, K., Skeaff, S., Thomson, C., Ferguson, E., Zodpey, S., … Toteja, G. (2010). The zinc status of non-pregnant women living in Central India. Proceedings of the Nutrition Society of New Zealand, 34, (pp. 119). [Abstract]
Menon, K. C., Skeaff, S. A., Thomson, C. D., & Ferguson, E. L. (2010). Predictors of maternal iodine status in tribal pregnant women from Ramtek, Nagpur, India. Australasian Medical Journal, 3(13), (pp. 947). doi: 10.4066/AMJ.2010.209
Menon, K. C. S., Skeaff, S. A., Thomson, C. D., Gray, A. R., Ferguson, E. L., Zodpey, S., … Pandav, C. S. (2010). Iron status of pregnant tribal women from Ramtek Block, Nagpur, India. Proceedings of the 3rd Annual Otago International Health Research Network [OIHRN] Conference. (pp. 17). Retrieved from http://dnmeds.otago.ac.nz/departments/psm/research/international_hlth/conference/programme.html
Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs
Thomson, C., Miller, J., Wickens, K., Ingham, T., Epton, M., Town, I., Pattemore, P., Crane, J., and the New Zealand Asthma and Allergy Cohort Study Group. (2010, May-June). Selenium status and atopy in a cohort of New Zealand children. Verbal presentation at the 9th International Symposium on Selenium in Biology and Medicine, Kyoto, Japan.
Miller, J. C., van Havre, N., Wilkins, G., Sutherland, W., de Jong, S., Morison, I. M., Ludgate, J. L., Drake, K. M., Williams, S., Skeaff, C. M., & Thomson, C. D. (2010, May-June). Effect of polymorphisms in the glutathione peroxidase 1 gene on enzyme activity in response to selenium supplementation. Verbal presentation at the 9th International Symposium on Selenium in Biology and Medicine, Kyoto, Japan.
Commissioned Report for External Body
Thomson, C. D., & Miller, J. (2010). Association between selenium status and atopy in a cohort of children in Wellington and Christchurch. Commissioned by Ministry of Health. Dunedin, New Zealand: Department of Human Nutrition, University of Otago. 64p.
2009
Chapter in Book - Research
Thomson, C. D., & Skeaff, S. A. (2009). Iodine status and deficiency disorders in New Zealand. In V. R. Preedy, G. N. Burrow & R. Watson (Eds.), Comprehensive handbook of iodine: Nutritional, biochemical, pathological and therapeutic aspects. (pp. 1251-1258). Amsterdam: Academic Press.
Journal - Research Article
Thomson, C. D., Campbell, J. M., Miller, J., Skeaff, S. A., & Livingstone, V. (2009). Selenium and iodine supplementation: Effect on thyroid function of older New Zealanders. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 90(4), 1038-1046. doi: 10.3945/ajcn.2009.28190
Heydon, E. E., Thomson, C. D., Mann, J., Williams, S. M., Skeaff, S. A., Sherpa, K. T., & Heydon, J. L. (2009). Iodine status in a Sherpa community in a village of the Khumbu region of Nepal. Public Health Nutrition, 12(9), 1431-1436.
Krittaphol, W., McDowell, A., Thomson, C. D., Tucker, I. G., Fawcett, J. P., & Mikov, M. (2009). An improved HPLC method for the investigation of L-selenomethionine metabolism in rat gut contents. Biomedical Chromatography, 23, 1169-1174. doi: 10.1002/bmc.1239
Journal - Research Other
Skeaff, S., Thomson, C., & Eastman, C. (2009). Iodine deficiency does exist but is difficult to assess in individuals [Letter]. New Zealand Medical Journal, 122(1292). Retrieved from http://journal.nzma.org.nz/journal/122-1292/3548/content.pdf
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract
Krittaphol, W., Thomson, C. D., McDowell, A., Wescombe, P., Tagg, J., & Fawcett, J. P. (2009). Do probiotics influence L-selenomethionine and selenite metabolism by indigenous microbes in different segments of the rat intestinal tract? Annals of Nutrition & Metabolism, 55(Suppl. 1), (pp. 127). [Abstract]
Miller, J. C., van Havre, N., Sutherland, W., de Jong, S., Wilkins, G. T., Thomson, C. D., & Skeaff, C. M. (2009). Effect of selenium supplementation on markers of inflammation in New Zealand coronary angioplasty patients. Annals of Nutrition & Metabolism, 55(Suppl. 1), (pp. 82). [Abstract]
Menon, K., Skeaff, S., Thomson, C., Ferguson, E., Zodpey, S., & Pandav, C. (2009). Micronutrient status of women (18-30years) in Ramtek Block, Nagpur, India. Annals of Nutrition & Metabolism, 55(Suppl. 1), (pp. 419). [Abstract]
Stonehouse, W., Pauga, M., Kruger, R., Thomson, C. D., Wong, M., Wang, Y., & Kruger, M. C. (2009). N-3 PUFA and selenium status from consumption of farmed salmon compared to salmon oil capsules. Annals of Nutrition & Metabolism, 55(Suppl. 1), (pp. 157). [Abstract]
Conference Contribution - Poster Presentation (not in published proceedings)
Krittaphol, P., Thomson, C., McDowell, A., Wescombe, P., Tagg, J., & Fawcett, J. P. (2009, February). Can supplemental probiotics influence L-selenomethionine metabolism in the rat intestinal tract? Poster session presented at the New Zealand Chapter of the Controlled Release Society 11th Conference on Formulation and Delivery of Bioactives, Dunedin, New Zealand.
Landers, C. A., Menon, K., Skeaff, S. A., Ferguson, E. L., Thomson, C. D., Zodpey, S., … Gray, A. R., … Pandav, C. S. (2009, November). Zinc status of rural and tribal non-pregnant women of reproductive age in Ramtek Block, Nagpur district, Maharashtra state, India. Poster session presented at the 2nd Otago International Health Research Network Conference, Dunedin, New Zealand.
Menon, K., Skeaff, S. A., Thomson, C. D., Ferguson, E. L., Zodpey, S., Saraf, A., … Pandav, C. S. (2009, November). Iodine status of non-pregnant women, pregnant women, and infants from Ramtek Block, Nagpur, India. Poster session presented at the 2nd Otago International Health Research Network Conference, Dunedin, New Zealand.
Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs
Skeaff, S. A., Menon, K. C. S., Ferguson, E. L., & Thomson, C. D. (2009, November). ″By women, for women, with women″: Challenges of nutrition research in central India. Verbal presentation at the 2nd Otago International Health Research Network Conference, Dunedin, New Zealand.
2008
Journal - Research Article
Thomson, C. D., Chisholm, A., McLachlan, S. K., & Campbell, J. M. (2008). Brazil nuts: An effective way to improve selenium status. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 87(2), 379-384.
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract
Payne, W., Perry, T., & Thomson, C. (2008). Post-exercise metabolic response to nutritional beverages with differing glycaemic index in adolescent competitive swimmers. Proceedings of the New Zealand Sports Medicine+Science Conference. (pp. 88). Dunedin, New Zealand: Sports Medicine New Zealand. [Abstract]
Thomson, C. D., Campbell, J. M., Skeaff, S. A., Miller, J. C., & Livingstone, V. (2008). Selenium and iodine supplementation in older New Zealanders. FASEB Journal, 22(Meeting Abstract Suppl.), 146.1. [Abstract]
Thomson, C., & Chisholm, A. (2008). Bioavailability of selenium in Brazil nuts. Cell Biology and Toxicology. 24(Suppl. 1), (pp. S18). doi: 10.1007/s10565-007-9052-8
Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs
Thomson, C., Campbell, J., Miller, J., & Skeaff, S. (2008, November). The effect of high iodine intake on thyroid hormones and selenium status in older peeople. Verbal presentation at the 13th International Meeting on Trace Elements in Man and Animales, Pucón, Chile.
Krittaphol, W., Wescombe, P., McDowell, A., Tagg, J. R., Thomson, C. D., & Fawcett, J. P. (2008, November). Probiotics and selenium metabolism: Does it matter whether the bacteria are dead or alive? Verbal presentation at the 13th International Meeting on Trace Elements in Man and Animales, Pucón, Chile.
2007
Chapter in Book - Research
Thomson, C. (2007). Trace elements: Selenium. In J. Mann & A. S. Truswell (Eds.), Essentials of human nutrition. (3rd ed.) (pp. 151-159). Oxford University Press.
Thomson, C. (2007). Trace elements: Iodine. In J. Mann & A. S. Truswell (Eds.), Essentials of human nutrition. (3rd ed.) (pp. 145-151). Oxford University Press.
Journal - Research Article
Thomson, C. D., McLachlan, S. K., Parnell, W. R., Wilson, N., Wohlers, M., Scragg, R., … Fitzgerald, E. D. (2007). Serum selenium concentrations and dietary selenium intake of New Zealand children aged 5-14 years. British Journal of Nutrition, 97, 357-364. doi: 10.1017/S0007114507336738
McLay, R. T., Thomson, C. D., Williams, S. M., & Rehrer, N. J. (2007). Carbohydrate loading and female endurance athletes: Effect of menstrual-cycle phase. International Journal of Sport Nutrition & Exercise Metabolism, 17, 189-205.
Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs
Thomson, C., & Chisholm, A. (2007, October). Bioavailability of selenium in Brazil nuts. Verbal presentation at the International Society for Trace Element Research in Humans, Nordic Trace Element Society and Hellenic Trace Element Society Joint Conference, Crete, Greece.
2006
Chapter in Book - Research
Thomson, C. D. (2006). Iodine. In J. A. Driskell & I. Wolinsky (Eds.), Sports nutrition: Vitamins and trace elements. (2nd ed.) (pp. 253-265). Boca Raton, Fl: CRC/Taylor & Francis.
Journal - Research Article
Krittaphol, W., Bailey, K. B., Pongcharoen, T., Winichagoon, P., Thomson, C., & Gibson, R. S. (2006). Primary school children from northeast Thailand are not at risk of selenium deficiency. Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 15(4), 474-481.
Journal - Research Other
Skeaff, S. A., & Thomson, C. D. (2006). IDD re-emerges in New Zealand. IDD Newsletter, 22(4), 8-10.
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Full paper
Thomson, C. D. (2006). An update on selenium status and requirements in New Zealand (Muriel Bell Memorial Lecture 2006). Proceedings of the Nutrition Society of New Zealand. 31, (pp. 1-13). [Full Paper]
Thomson, C. D. (2006). Selenium: Its role in health and disease. Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition. 15(Suppl. 3), (pp. S25-S30). [Full Paper]
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract
Thomson, C. D., Chisholm, A., Campbell, J. M., & McLachlan, S. K. (2006). The bioavailability of selenium in Brazil nuts. Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 15(Suppl. 3), (pp. S75). [Abstract]
Campbell, J. M., Thomson, C. D., Skeaff, S. A., Miller, J. C., & Livingstone, V. (2006). Effect of a selenium and iodine intervention on thyroid status of older New Zealanders. Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 15(Suppl. 3), (pp. S77). [Abstract]
Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs
Thomson, C. (2006, July). Selenium status and requirements in New Zealand: An update. Verbal presentation at the 8th International Symposium on Selenium in Biology and Medicine, Wisconsin, USA.
Commissioned Report for External Body
Baghurst, K., Aitken, E., Anderson, G., Binns, C., Brand-Miller, J., Capra, S., … Thomson, C., … Williams, P. (2006). Nutrient reference values for Australia and New Zealand: Including recommended dietary intakes. Commissioned by Australian Government: National Health and Medical Research Council. Canberra, Australia: NHMRC in conjunction with the New Zealand Ministry of Health. 332p.
Other Research Output
Thomson, C. (2006, August) Selovet to selenome: Nutritional requirements for selenium and iodine. University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand. [Inaugural Professorial Lecture].
2005
Journal - Research Article
Thomson, C. D., McLachlan, S. K., Grant, A. M., Paterson, E., & Lillico, A. J. (2005). The effect of selenium on thyroid status in a population with marginal selenium and iodine status. British Journal of Nutrition, 94, 962-968.
Skeaff, S. A., Ferguson, E. L., McKenzie, J. E., Valeix, P., Gibson, R. S., & Thomson, C. D. (2005). Are breast-fed infants and toddlers in New Zealand at risk of iodine deficiency? Nutrition, 21, 325-331.
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract
Skeaff, S. A., Thomson, C. D., McLachlan, S., & Morgen, A. (2005). Thyroglobulin as an index of mild iodine deficiency. Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 14(Suppl.), (pp. S42). [Abstract]
Doel, K., Hellemans, I., & Thomson, C. (2005). Energy expenditure and energy balance in an adventure race. Proceedings of the New Zealand Sports Medicine+Science Conference. (pp. 40). [Abstract]
Conference Contribution - Poster Presentation (not in published proceedings)
Thomson, C. D., McLachlan, S. K., Parnell, W., Scragg, R., Wilson, N., Schaaf, D., & Fitzgerald, E. (2005, June). Selenium status of New Zealand children: National Children's Nutrition Survey 2002. Poster session presented at the 12th International Symposium on Trace Elements in Man and Animals, Coleraine, Northern Ireland.
Skeaff, S., Thomson, C., McLachlan, S., Parnell, W., Scragg, R., Wilson, N., … Fitzgerald, E. (2005, June). The iodine status of New Zealand children. Poster session presented at the 12th International Symposium on Trace Elements in Man and Animals, Coleraine, Northern Ireland.
Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs
Krittaphol, W., Bailey, K. B., Pongcharoen, T., Winichagoon, P., Thomson, C. D., & Gibson, R. S. (2005, December). Primary school children from NE Thailand are not at risk to selenium deficiency. Verbal presentation at the Nutrition Society of New Zealand Annual Conference, Palmerston North, New Zealand.
Commissioned Report for External Body
Thomson, C. D., & McLachlan, S. K. (2005). Selenium status of New Zealand children: The National Children's Nutrition survey 2002. Commissioned by Ministry of Health. Dunedin, New Zealand: University of Otago. 17p.
Skeaff, S., Thomson, C., McLachlan, S., & Morgen, A. (2005). Thyroid hormone status of children from the 2002 National Children's Nutrition Survey 2002. Commissioned by Ministry of Health. Dunedin, New Zealand: Department of Human Nutrition, University of Otago. 13p.
2004
Journal - Research Article
McLachlan, S., Thomson, C. D., Ferguson, E. L., & McKenzie, J. E. (2004). Dietary and biochemical selenium status of urban 6- to 24-month-old South Island New Zealand children and their postpartum mothers. Journal of Nutrition, 134, 3290-3295.
Thomson, C. D. (2004). Interaction between selenium and iodine in thyroid status. Metal Ions in Biology & Medicine, 8, 552-554.
Thomson, C. D. (2004). Assessment of requirements for selenium and adequacy of selenium status: A review. European Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 58, 391-402.
Thomson, C. D. (2004). Selenium and iodine intakes and status in New Zealand and Australia. British Journal of Nutrition, 91, 661-672.
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract
Thomson, C. (2004). Selenium and iodine status: Is there cause for concern? Proceedings of the New Zealand Dietetic Association Conference. 9, (pp. 31-33). [Abstract]
Conference Contribution - Poster Presentation (not in published proceedings)
McLachlan, S. K., & Thomson, C. D. (2004, August). Serum selenium concentrations in New Zealand children. Poster session presented at the Conference of the International Union of Nutritional Sciences: Optimal Health Through Sustainable Nutrition, Brisbane, Australia.
Commissioned Report for External Body
Skeaff, S., Thomson, C., McLachlan, S., & Morgen, A. (2004). Thyroid hormone status of children from the 2002 National Children's Nutrition Survey. Commissioned by The Ministry of Health, Wellington. Dunedin, New Zealand: Department of Human Nutrition. 17p.
2003
Journal - Research Article
Venn, B. J., Grant, A. M., Thomson, C. D., & Green, T. J. (2003). Selenium supplements do not increase plasma total homocysteine concentrations in men and women. Journal of Nutrition, 133, 418-420.
de Jong, N., Green, T. J., Skeaff, C. M., Gibson, R., McKenzie, J. E., Ferguson, E. L., Horwath, C. C., & Thomson, C. D. (2003). Vitamin B12 and folate status of older New Zealand women. Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 12(1), 85-91.
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Full paper
Thomson, C. D. (2003). The declining iodine status of New Zealanders: Reasons, consequences and possible solutions. Proceedings of the Nutrition Society of New Zealand. 28, (pp. 35-42). [Full Paper]
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract
Thomson, C. D. (2003). Selenium and iodine interactions with thyroid status. Proceedings of the Nutrition Society of Australia 27th Annual Scientific Meeting. 27, (pp. S14). [Abstract]
Skeaff, S. A., Thomson, C. D., & Gibson, R. S. (2003). Iodine deficiency disorders (IDD) in the New Zealand population: Another example of an outmoded IDD control programme. Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 12(Suppl.), (pp. S15). [Abstract]
Other Research Output
Wilson, N. C., Scragg, R., Grant, C. S., Ferguson, E., Skeaff, S., Thomson, C., & Gibson, R. (2003). Serum zinc, serum cholesterol and urinary iodine. In NZ food NZ children: Key results of the 2002 National Children's Nutrition Survey (pp. 180-187). Wellington: Ministry of Health. [Other Research Output].
2002
Chapter in Book - Research
Thomson, C. D. (2002). Selenium: Physiology. In B. Caballero, L. C. Trugo & P. M. Finglas (Eds.), Encyclopaedia of food science, food technology and nutrition. (pp. 5117-5124). London: Academic Press.
Thomson, C. D. (2002). Iodine and selenium. In J. I. Mann & A. S. Truswell (Eds.), Essentials of Human Nutrition, 2nd edition. (2nd ed.) (pp. 166-181). Oxford: Oxford University Press.
Journal - Research Article
Thomson, C. D. (2002). Dietary recommendations for iodine around the world. Iodine Deficiency Disorders Newsletter, 18, 38-42.
Skeaff, S. A., Thomson, C. D., & Gibson, R. (2002). Mild iodine deficiency in a sample of New Zealand schoolchildren. European Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 56, 169-175.
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Full paper
McLachlan, S., Ferguson, E. L., & Thomson, C. D. (2002). Selenium status of 6-24 month old South Island, New Zealand children. Proceedings of the Nutrition Society of New Zealand. 27, (pp. 75-80). [Full Paper]
Commissioned Report for External Body
Thomson, C. D. (2002). Australian and New Zealand Nutrient Reference Values for Iodine. Commissioned by Ministry of Health. Wellington: Ministry of Health. 40p.
2001
Journal - Research Article
de Jong, N., Gibson, R. S., Thomson, C. D., Ferguson, E. L., McKenzie, J. E., Green, T. J., & Horwath, C. C. (2001). Selenium and zinc status are suboptimal in a sample of older New Zealand women in a community-based study. Journal of Nutrition, 131, 2677-2684.
Thomson, C. D., Woodruffe, S., Colls, A. J., Joseph, J., & Doyle, T. C. A. (2001). Urinary iodine and thyroid status of New Zealand residents. European Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 55, 387-392.
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Full paper
Thomson, C. D. (2001). Proposed recommendations for new Australian and New Zealand nutrient reference values for selenium. Proceedings of the Nutritional Society of New Zealand. 26, (pp. 104-111). [Full Paper]
Paterson, E., & Thomson, C. D. (2001). Effect of selenium supplementation on antioxidant status and markers of oxidative stress. Annals of Nutrition and Metabolism. 45(S1), (pp. 69). [Full Paper]
de Jong, N., Gibson, R., Thomson, C. D., Ferguson, E. L., Green, T. J., McKenzie, J. E., Skeaff, C. M., & Horwath, C. C. (2001). Zinc, selenium and vitamins in New Zealand's older women. Proceedings of the International Union of Nutritional Sciences. Vienna. [Full Paper]
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract
De Jong, N., Gibson, R., Thomson, C. D., Ferguson, E. L., Green, T. J., McKenzie, J. E., Skeaff, C. M., & Horwath, C. C. (2001). A community-based study of the selenium, zinc and immunity-linked vitamin status in New Zealand elderly women. Annals of Nutrition and Metabolism. 45(Supplement 1), (pp. 418). [Abstract]
Commissioned Report for External Body
Griffin, J. F. T., Hopkins, W., Rehrer, N., Thomson, C., & Walmsley, A. (2001). The effects of dietary supplementation with bovine colostrums on the training, immunological status, and performance of competitive runners. Commissioned by Sports Science New Zealand. Dunedin: Department of Physical Education, University of Otago.
Thomson, C. D., & Paterson, E. (2001). Australian and New Zealand Nutrient Reference Values for Selenium. Commissioned by Ministry of Health. Wellington: Ministry of Health. 40p.
2000
Journal - Research Article
Thomson, C. D., Packer, M., Butler, J. A., Duffield, A. J., O'Donaghue, K. L., & Whanger, P. D. (2000). Urinary selenium and iodine during pregnancy and lactation. Journal of Trace Elements in Medicine & Biology, 14, 210-217.
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Full paper
Thomson, C. D., Woodruffe, S., Colls, A. J., & Doyle, T. (2000). Urinary iodine and thyroid status of New Zealand residents. In A. M. Roussel, R. A. Anderson & A. E. Favier (Eds.), Trace Elements in Man and Animals -TEMA-10. 10, (pp. 343-344). New York, NY: Kluwer Academic/ Plenum Publishers. [Full Paper]
Thomson, C. D., Duffield, A. J., & Hill, K. E. (2000). Effect of selenium supplementation on plasma selenoprotein P of New Zealanders. In A. M. Roussel, R. A. Anderson & A. E. Favrier (Eds.), Trace Elements in Man and Animals. 10, (pp. 869-871). New York, NY: Kluwer Academic/Plenum Publishers. [Full Paper]
1999
Journal - Research Article
Finley, J. W., Duffield, A. J., Ha, P., Vanderpool, R. A., & Thomson, C. D. (1999). Selenium supplementation affects the retention of stable isotopes of selenium in human subjects consuming diets low in selenium. British Journal of Nutrition, 82, 357-360.
Duffield, A. J., Thomson, C. D., Hill, K. E., & Williams, S. M. (1999). An estimatation of selenium requirements for New Zealanders. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 70, 896-903.
Duffield, A. J., & Thomson, C. D. (1999). A comparison of methods of assessment of dietary selenium intakes in Otago, New Zealand. British Journal of Nutrition, 82, 131-138.
Dodge, M. L., Wander, R. C., Butler, J. A., Du, S.-H., Thomson, C. D., & Whanger, P. D. (1999). Selenium supplementation increases the polyunsaturated fatty acid content of human breast milk. Journal of Trace Elements in Experimental Medicine, 12, 37-44.
Commissioned Report for External Body
Skeaff, S. A., Thomson, C. D., & Gibson, R. (1999). Iodine Status in Schoolchildren. Commissioned by Ministry of Health. Dunedin: University of Otago. 22p.
1998
Chapter in Book - Research
Thomson, C. D. (1998). Sports Nutrition. In J. I. Mann & A. S. Truswell (Eds.), Essentials of Human Nutrition. (pp. 491-498). Oxford: Oxford University Press.
Thomson, C. D. (1998). Trace Elements: Iodine and Selenium. In J. I. Mann & A. S. Truswell (Eds.), Essentials of Human Nutrition. (pp. 159-171). Oxford: Oxford University Press.
Journal - Research Article
Thomson, C. D. (1998). Selenium speciation in human body fluids. Analyst, 123, 827-831.
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Full paper
Duffield, A. J., & Thomson, C. D. (1998). How much selenium do we need? Proceedings of the Nutrition Society of New Zealand. 23, (pp. 80-84). [Full Paper]
1997
Chapter in Book - Research
Thomson, C. D. (1997). Dietary guidelines: The New Zealand experience. In C. A. Florecio (Ed.), Dietary Guidelines in Asia-Pacific. (pp. 69-76). ASEAN-New Zealand IILP.
Journal - Research Article
Thomson, C. D., Colls, A. J., Conaglen, J. V., MacCormack, M., Stiles, M., & Mann, J. (1997). Iodine status of New Zealand residents as assessed by urinary iodide excretion and thyroid hormones. British Journal of Nutrition, 78(6), 901-912.
Robinson, M. F., Thomson, C. D., Jenkinson, C., Luzhen, G., & Whanger, P. D. (1997). Long-term supplementation with selenate and selenomethionine: urinary excretion by New Zealand women. British Journal of Nutrition, 77(4), 551-563.
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Full paper
Thomson, C. D., Colls, A. J., Styles, M., & Conaglen, J. V. (1997). Urinary iodide excretion in New Zealand residents. In P. F. W. Fischer, M. R. L'Abbe, K. A. Cockell & R. S. Gibson (Eds.), Proceedings of the Ninth International Symposium on Trace Elements in Man and Animals. (pp. 118-119). Ottawa, Canada: NRC Research Press. [Full Paper]
Skeaff, S. A., Thomson, C. D., & Gibson, R. (1997). Food patterns of a random sample of Dunedin school children aged 8-10 years. In G. Savage (Ed.), Proceedings of Nutrition Society of New Zealand. 22, (pp. 98-101). Christchurch: Nutrition Society of New Zealand. [Full Paper]
1996
Journal - Research Article
Thomson, C. D., Smith, T. E., Butler, K. A., & Packer, M. (1996). An evaluation of urinary measures of iodine and selenium states. Journal of Trace Elements in Medicine & Biology, 10(4), 214-222.
Thomson, C. D. (1996). Selenium in human health and disease in New Zealand, a country with low soil selenium. Micronutrients & Agriculture, 1, 18-19.
Thomson, C. D., & Robinson, M. F. (1996). The changing selenium status of New Zealand residents. European Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 50, 107-114.
1995
Journal - Research Article
Thomson, C. D., Packer, M., Duffield, A. J., O'Donaghue, K. L., & Butler, J. A. (1995). Urinary selenium and iodine during pregnancy and lactation. Proceedings of the Nutrition Society of New Zealand, 20, 140-142.
Colls, A. J., & Thomson, C. D. (1995). Twenty-four hour urinary iodine excretion in Dunedin blood donors. Proceedings of the Nutrition Society of New Zealand, 20, 136-139.
1994
Journal - Research Article
Whanger, P. D., Xia, X., & Thomson, C. D. (1994). Protein technics for selenium speciation in human body fluids. Journal of Trace Elements & Electrolytes in Health & Disease, 8, 1-7.
1993
Chapter in Book - Research
Thomson, C. D., & Robinson, M. F. (1993). Selenium: physiology. In R. Macrae, R. Robinson & M. J. Sadler (Eds.), Encyclopaedia of Food Science, Food Technology and Nutrition. (pp. 4018-4023). London: Academic Press.