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 …

Low levels of micronutrients have been associated with adverse clinical outcomes during
viral infections. Therefore, to maximize the nutritional defense against infections, a daily …

Selenium is an essential micronutrient that plays a crucial role in development and a wide
variety of physiological processes including effect immune responses. The immune system …

Introduction. Selenium is a micronutrient embedded in several proteins. In adults, the thyroid
is the organ with the highest amount of selenium per gram of tissue. Selenium levels in the …

Selenium is incorporated into selenoproteins that have a wide range of pleiotropic effects,
ranging from antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects to the production of active thyroid …

The global impact of childhood malnutrition is staggering. The synergism between
malnutrition and infection contributes substantially to childhood morbidity and mortality …

This review aims to illustrate the importance of selenium (Se) for maintenance of overall
health, especially for the thyroid, immunity, and homeostasis. Furthermore, it outlines the …

Abstract Dietary selenium (] Se), mainly through its incorporation into selenoproteins, plays
an important role in inflammation and immunity. Adequate levels of Se are important for …

The pathogenicity of the current coronavirus disease (COVID-19) shows postulates that
optimal status of essential nutrients is crucial in supporting both the early viraemic and later …

The review presents the latest data on the role of selenium-containing agents in the
regulation of diseases of the immune system. We mainly considered the contributions of …