During pregnancy, women undergo metabolic and physiological changes, and their needs
are higher, to maintain growth and development of the fetus. If the nutritional status of the …

The management of pregnant women is a major concern of health care around the world.
There is growing evidence regarding the influence of selenium (Se) on pregnancy and fetus …

Key points Inappropriate intake of key micronutrients in pregnancy is known to alter maternal
endocrine status, impair placental development and induce fetal growth restriction …

The demand for selenium (Se) increases during pregnancy since this element supports child
growth, proper neuronal development and maternal thyroid function. The issue is particularly …

The joint effect of metal mixtures on telomere function and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is
unclear. This large-scale cross-sectional study sought to assess the role of telomere length …

Promoting optimal nutrition in pregnant and lactating women is crucial for maternal and
infant health. This study evaluated their nutritional status and dietary habits, assessing …

Iodine and selenium are essential for thyroid hormone synthesis. Iodine and selenium
interact. Pregnancy increases the maternal iodine requirement. We previously reported …

Iodine and selenium deficiencies are common worldwide. We assessed the iodine and
selenium status of Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan. We determined the elemental composition (ICP …

Abstract Background Selenium (Se) plays an important role in selenoproteins as an
antioxidant, and is involved in thyroid function, mental health and child development …

This study aimed to investigate the effects of dietary selenium during pregnancy on the
selenium deposition and antioxidant enzymes in postpartum mouse serum, liver, and …