Selenium deficiency in humans has been associated with various diseases, the risks of
which can be reduced through dietary supplementation. Selenium accumulating plants may …

Interest in selenium has been increasing over the past few decades with growing knowledge
of its importance to overall health. The ability of several plants to accumulate and transform …

Selenium (Se) is an essential element for maintenance of human health. Although it has not
been confirmed an essential nutrient in higher plants, there is increasing evidence that Se is …

Agricultural crops can be used either to remediate selenium-contaminated soils or to
increase the daily selenium intake of consumers after soil supplementation using inorganic …

The ability of some crops to accumulate selenium (Se) is crucial for human nutrition and
health. Selenium has been identified as a cofactor of the enzyme glutathione peroxidase …

Selenium supplementation in humans has been suggested for the prevention of chronic
diseases including cardiovascular disease, cancer, and neurodegenerative diseases …

Selenium is an essential trace element with potent antioxidant activity. Low dietary intake of
selenium has been implicated in many chronic degenerative diseases. Information on …

Abstract Background Selenium (Se) is an essential mineral element for animals and
humans, which they acquire largely from plants. The Se concentration in edible plants is …

This study was conducted to establish a practical method to cultivate selenium—enriched
vegetables in a large scale. Due to the toxicity of inorganic selenium compounds used as a …

Selenium (Se) is an important element from the environmental and biological point of view.
In the world, deficiency of Se in a diet occurs more often and nutritional supplements are …