Use of selenium enriched foods, supplements and fertilizers has increased markedly in
recent years in the US and other Western countries because of the perception that the anti …

OBJECTIVE: Experimental data suggest a protective role of the essential trace element
selenium against cardiovascular disease (CVD), whereas epidemiological data remains …

In the present review different aspects related to the essential element selenium in the
human organism are considered. A large number of human studies have been performed in …

Whether an association, causative or not, exists between the level of serum selenium and
the risk of ischaemic heart disease (IHD) remains unsettled. We investigated the issue in a …

OBJECTIVE: High selenium status has been associated with adverse cardiometabolic
outcomes in selenium-replete populations such as the US. In populations with lower …

Background: It is hypothesized that low selenium concentrations are associated with an
increased risk of cardiovascular disease and that selenium supplements prevent coronary …

Background Selenium is a crucial mineral with antioxidant and immune functions, and
selenium deficiency may increase the risk of coronary heart disease (CHD). However, the …

Zinc, copper, and selenium statuses were reported to be linked to the development of
chronic diseases, especially coronary heart disease (CHD). Metabolic syndrome, a known …

Zinc is a vital element in maintaining the normal structure and physiology of cells. The fact
that it has an important role in states of cardiovascular diseases has been studied and …

Background: We have investigated the association between serum copper, zinc and
selenium concentrations, dietary intake, and demographic characteristics, including …