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 …

Lactic acid bacteria (LAB) can produce a huge amount of bioactive compounds. Since their
elective habitat is food, especially dairy but also vegetal food, it is frequent to find bioactive …

Epidemiological studies have clearly shown that whole-grain cereals can protect against
obesity, diabetes, CVD and cancers. The specific effects of food structure (increased satiety …

In recent years, much attention has been paid to develop meat and meat products with
physiological functions to promote health conditions and prevent the risk of diseases. This …

(1) Background: In this review, we provide information published in recent years on the
chemical forms, main biological functions and especially on antioxidant and prooxidant …

It is well known that oxidation caused by reactive oxygen species (ROS) is a major cause of
cellular damage and death and has been implicated in cancer, neurodegenerative, and …

It is unsurprising that our understanding of the role of selenium in neurological function is
somewhat immature, considering its relatively recent discovery as an essential element to …

Selenium (Se) is a nutritional trace mineral essential for various aspects of human health
that exerts its effects mainly through its incorporation into selenoproteins as the amino acid …

Backgrounds. The production of free radicals has a role in the regulation of biological
function, cellular damage, and the pathogenesis of central nervous system conditions …

Reactive oxygen species (ROS) are derived from cellular oxygen metabolism and from
exogenous sources. An excess of ROS results in oxidative stress and may eventually cause …