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 …

Non-communicable diseases (NSDs) are responsible for two-thirds of all deaths globally,
whereas cardiovascular disease (CVD) alone counts for nearly half of them. To reduce the …

Selenium plays a role in antioxidant status and, together with iodine, in thyroid function.
Iodine deficiency exists in New Zealand during pregnancy and lactation, and selenium …

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

Introduction The current study investigated the value of urine selenium (Se) concentration as
a biomarker of population Se status in rural sub-Saharan Africa. Method Urine and plasma …

Background: Thyroid dysfunction is associated with cognitive impairment, mood disturbance,
and postnatal depression. Sufficient thyroid hormone synthesis requires adequate intake of …

Purpose We aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of consuming iodine-fortified toddler milk
for improving dietary iodine intakes and biochemical iodine status in toddlers. Methods In a …

Selenium is an essential trace element, but toxic at higher doses. The selenium supply of
different populations varies strongly, since it depends on the selenium content of the soils …

Iodine was one of the first trace elements in the diet to be identified as essential for humans.
Iodine is needed for the synthesis of the thyroid hormones, which are produced in the thyroid …

Background: Thyroid dysfunction is a common health issue in women, with a higher
prevalence found in postpartum women. Postnatal depression (PND) is a maternal health …