Selenium is an essential microelement required for a number of biological functions.
Selenium—and more specifically the amino acid selenocysteine—is present in at least 25 …

The essential trace element, selenium (Se), has multiple biological activities, which depend
on the level of Se intake. Relatively low Se intakes determine the expression of …

Background This review is the third update of the Cochrane review" Selenium for preventing
cancer". Selenium is a naturally occurring element with both nutritional and toxicological …

Antioxidant supplements for prevention of mortality in healthy participants and patients with
various diseases - Bjelakovic, G - 2012 | Cochrane Library Skip to Content Cookies Our site …

The requirement of the trace element selenium for life and its beneficial role in human health
has been known for several decades. This is attributed to low molecular weight selenium …

This review traces the discoveries that led to the recognition of selenium (Se) as an essential
nutrient and discusses Se-responsive diseases in animals and humans in the context of …

Selenomethionine (Semet) is the major seleno-compound in cereal grains and enriched
yeast whereas Se-methylselenocysteine (SeMCYS) is the major seleno-compound in Se …

Background Oxidative stress can cause cancer. Our aim was to establish whether
antioxidant supplements reduce the incidence of gastrointestinal cancer and mortality …

Objective: The British Nutrition Foundation was recently commissioned by the Food
Standards Agency to conduct a review of the government's research programme on …

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