Selenium

Selenium is a trace mineral that is essential to good health but required only in small amounts. Selenium is incorporated into proteins to make selenoproteins, which are important antioxidant enzymes.

What is Selenium?

Selenium is an essential trace element used in the proteins of many living organisms. The varied use of selenium in different organisms can be used to study evolution. The versatility of selenium also allows it to be used in medical research and treatment.

Sources of Selenium

Selenium Biologic Applications

Selenium Non-Biologic Uses

Selenium Controversial Health Effects

Selenium Toxicity

Selenium Deficiency

Selenium History

Selenium Production

Latest Selenium News and Research

Metal pollution contributes to reduced female fertility, with Zinc as a notable exception

Study finds certain metals, especially Copper and Chromium, adversely affect female fertility, while Zinc shows a protective effect, highlighting potential environmental factors in global fertility decline.

7 Feb 2024

Evaluating the link between serum selenium levels and hypertension

Announcing a new article publication for Cardiovascular Innovations and Applications journal. This study was aimed at evaluating the association between serum selenium (Se) levels and hypertension in American adults.

29 Jan 2024

Nutrigenomics paves the way for customized diets in lactose intolerance care

The current evidence on omics tools that allow for developing tailored nutrition strategies for individuals with lactose intolerance (LI).

24 Jan 2024

Exploring the impact of probiotics on preventing weight gain from psychiatric medication

Researchers discuss the effectiveness of probiotics and their use in reducing drug-induced weight loss.

19 Jan 2024

Higher antioxidant intake linked to lower back pain risk in women, study finds

Study investigates the link between dietary antioxidant intake and low back pain, revealing that higher antioxidant levels, particularly selenium and zinc, may reduce the likelihood of low back pain in American women.

16 Jan 2024

Unlocking the power of diet: How miRNAs influence health and disease

The role of dietary microRNAs (miRNAs) in health and disease.

5 Jan 2024

Could your diet impact endometriosis? Research points to dietary insights for treatment

The role of dietary ingredients in modifying the progression and development of endometriosis.

4 Jan 2024

Natural compounds show promise in modulating heme breakdown, offering new therapeutic avenues

Study explores the impact of natural compounds on bilirubin production and heme catabolic pathway modulation, highlighting their potential in treating neurodegenerative and cardiovascular diseases.

3 Jan 2024

Mediterranean diet boosts IVF success

Adjuvant therapies to help infertile women conceive by IVF - especially those whose treatments have been unsuccessful in the past - are now a common feature both before and during the treatment cycle.

20 Dec 2023

Is there an association between meat and fish consumption and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease?

The associations between meat and fish consumption and the risk of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD).

11 Dec 2023

Microneedle bandage offers new hope for diabetic wound treatment

Researchers developed a microneedle (MN) bandage containing selenium (Se) and chlorin e6 (Ce6) hybrid nanoparticles (SeC@PA) for diabetic wound therapy.

28 Nov 2023

The impact of diet on boosting immune function

The role of fruits, vegetables, spices, animal products, and other foods in strengthening the immune system.

27 Nov 2023

Feasting for immunity: Study highlights foods that bolster your body's defenses

Study reviews how certain foods, including fruits, vegetables, spices, and animal products, bolster the immune system. It details the immune-boosting properties of various foods and underscores the importance of a nutritious diet in disease prevention and management.

26 Nov 2023

Nutrition plays a pivotal role in diabetes and mental health

People with diabetes (Diabetes Mellitus) are two-to-three times more likely to have depression than people without, according to the Centers for Disease Control. Current treatment includes therapy, medicine, or both.

21 Nov 2023

Brain-inspired computing system achieves high accuracy in handwritten digit recognition

An experimental computing system physically modeled after the biological brain "learned" to identify handwritten numbers with an overall accuracy of 93.4%. The key innovation in the experiment was a new training algorithm that gave the system continuous information about its success at the task in real time while it learned.

13 Nov 2023

Diverse plant-based diets emerge as key to combating non-communicable diseases and climate change

The health and environmental benefits conferred by plant-based diets.

10 Nov 2023

Balancing act: Navigating elimination diets in allergic kids without compromising nutrition

Recent research underscores the importance of careful management of elimination diets in children with food allergies, ensuring nutritional balance and support for growth. The study advocates for a multidisciplinary approach to help children avoid allergens without compromising their overall health and development.

2 Nov 2023

Boosting brain health with iron and manganese: A dietary defense against cognitive decline

The recent study published in Nutrients explores the link between dietary mineral intake and cognitive impairment in elderly Spanish individuals, finding that increased consumption of iron and manganese significantly reduced cognitive impairment risk in women but showed no effect in men.

25 Oct 2023

Can selenium and vitamin E supplementation prevent recurrence and progression of non–muscle-invasive bladder cancer?

The use of vitamin E and selenium in preventing the recurrence and progression of NMIBC.

19 Oct 2023

Balancing nutritional needs in children: Study highlights risks in plant-based and meat-based diets

The nutritional status of children and adolescents consuming plant-based diets compared to meat-containing diets.

16 Oct 2023

Selenium

Overview

Sources of Selenium

Selenium Biologic Applications

Selenium Non-Biologic Uses

Feature Articles

Selenium Controversial Health Effects

Selenium Toxicity

Selenium Deficiency

Selenium History

Selenium Production

Latest Selenium News and Research

Metal pollution contributes to reduced female fertility, with Zinc as a notable exception

Evaluating the link between serum selenium levels and hypertension

Nutrigenomics paves the way for customized diets in lactose intolerance care

Exploring the impact of probiotics on preventing weight gain from psychiatric medication

Higher antioxidant intake linked to lower back pain risk in women, study finds

Unlocking the power of diet: How miRNAs influence health and disease

Could your diet impact endometriosis? Research points to dietary insights for treatment

Natural compounds show promise in modulating heme breakdown, offering new therapeutic avenues

Mediterranean diet boosts IVF success

Is there an association between meat and fish consumption and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease?

Microneedle bandage offers new hope for diabetic wound treatment

The impact of diet on boosting immune function

Feasting for immunity: Study highlights foods that bolster your body's defenses

Nutrition plays a pivotal role in diabetes and mental health

Brain-inspired computing system achieves high accuracy in handwritten digit recognition

Diverse plant-based diets emerge as key to combating non-communicable diseases and climate change

Balancing act: Navigating elimination diets in allergic kids without compromising nutrition

Boosting brain health with iron and manganese: A dietary defense against cognitive decline

Can selenium and vitamin E supplementation prevent recurrence and progression of non–muscle-invasive bladder cancer?

Balancing nutritional needs in children: Study highlights risks in plant-based and meat-based diets

How do mass spectrometry and omics impact neurosciences?

Meet Dr. Chao Ma: Pioneering 'Leukemia-on-a-Chip' for CAR T Cell Therapy at SLAS 2024

RNA Therapies in Liver Disease: Insights from Ochre Bio's CEO

Selenium

Overview

Feature Articles

Selenium Controversial Health Effects

Selenium Toxicity

Selenium Deficiency

Selenium History

Selenium Production

Latest Selenium News and Research

How do mass spectrometry and omics impact neurosciences?

Meet Dr. Chao Ma: Pioneering 'Leukemia-on-a-Chip' for CAR T Cell Therapy at SLAS 2024

RNA Therapies in Liver Disease: Insights from Ochre Bio's CEO

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