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 …

OBJECTIVE Low maternal selenium status has been associated with poor pregnancy
outcomes, including preterm birth. This study aimed to evaluate available evidence of the …

Background There are few medicines in clinical use for managing preterm labor or
preventing spontaneous preterm birth from occurring. We previously developed two target …

Maternal dietary micronutrients and omega-3 fatty acids support development of the fetal
and neonatal immune system. Whether supplementation is similarly beneficial for the mother …

Abstract Background Selenium (Se) is a trace element found in many foodstuffs and critical
for antioxidant and immune functions. Widespread Se deficiency has been noted in …

Background. Several studies have suggested that increased oxidative stress during
pregnancy may be associated with adverse maternal and foetal outcomes. As selenium is …

Pregnancy is a critical period associated with alterations in physiologic, biologic, and
immunologic processes, which can affect maternal‐fetal health through development of …

The high burden of anaemia during pregnancy underscores the urgent need to gain a
comprehensive understanding of the factors contributing to its widespread occurrence. Our …

Selenium is an essential trace element that plays a key role in the human immune system.
People living with HIV (PLHIV) are a risk group of people who suffer from opportunistic …

Maternal dietary micronutrients and omega-3 fatty acids support development of the fetal
and neonatal immune system. Whether supplementation is similarly beneficial for the mother …