Aging is characterized by an imbalance between damage inflicted by reactive oxygen
species (ROS) and the antioxidative defenses of the organism. As a significant nutritional …

Simple Summary Our aim is to introduce the mineral nutrition of fish and explain the
complexity of determining requirements for these elements, which are absorbed and …

Poultry immunity, health, and production are several factors that challenge the future growth
of the poultry industry. Consumer confidence, product quality and safety, types of products …

Selenium (Se) is an essential trace element for humans and animals, although controversial
for different plant species. There exists a narrow line between essential, beneficial and toxic …

Deficiencies of selenium (Se), a necessary microelement for humans, can be remedied by
appropriately supplying Se-enriched rice. However, overconsumption of Se-enriched rice …

Selenium (Se) is an important microelement with numerous positive effects on human health
and diseases. It is important to specify that the status and consumption of Se are for a …

Selenium is one of the elements classified within the group of micronutrients which are
necessary in trace amounts for the proper functioning of organisms. Selenium participates in …

COVID-19, caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), was
recognised by the WHO as a pandemic in 2020. Host preparation to combat the virus is an …

This review answers the question of why selenium is such an important trace element in the
human diet. Daily dietary intake of selenium and its content in various food products is …

The biological activity of selenium is dependent upon its speciation. We aim to integrate
selenium speciation and metabolism into a discussion of the mechanisms by which …