Purpose We aimed to examine the prospective association between manganese, iron,
copper, zinc, iodine, selenium, selenoprotein P, free zinc, and their interplay, with incident …

Background Selenium, an essential trace element, has been investigated as a potential
cancer prevention agent. However, several studies have indicated that selenium …

Objective Selenium seems to be a risk factor for diabetes mellitus (DM) in recent studies,
opposite to the previous expectation that it may contribute to prevent DM. The authors aimed …

Suboptimal intakes of the micronutrient selenium (Se) are found in many parts of Europe.
Low Se status may contribute to colorectal cancer (CRC) development. We assessed Se …

Several studies have indicated an association between serum copper and zinc levels and
colorectal cancer, but results were controversial. This study assessed the association of …

Background Selenium has attracted attention because of its antioxidant properties.
Antioxidants protects cells from damage. Certain breakdown products of selenium are …

Adequate intake of copper and zinc, two essential micronutrients, are important for
antioxidant functions. Their imbalance may have implications for development of diseases …

Background and aims Experimental and non-experimental human studies have consistently
shown a positive association between exposure to the trace element selenium, which occurs …

Background The impact of selenium on coronary artery disease (CAD) and type 2 diabetes
(T2D) remains unclear with inconsistent results from observational studies and randomized …

Se is a trace mineral that has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. This study aimed
to investigate the association between Se intake, diabetes, all-cause and cause-specific …