Diet has an important role in the development of colorectal cancer. In the past few decades,
findings from extensive epidemiologic and experimental investigations have linked …

Se is an unusual trace element in having its own codon in mRNA that specifies its insertion
into selenoproteins as selenocysteine (SeCys), by means of a mechanism requiring a large …

Background: This# DoesItWorkSummary is based on the findings of a systematic review and
meta-analysis published in The Lancet journal in September 2018 [1]. Alcohol has …

It is well known that oxidation caused by reactive oxygen species (ROS) is a major cause of
cellular damage and death and has been implicated in cancer, neurodegenerative, and …

The very long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs)(C18–C22) and n‐3 Omega PUFAs
are apparently widely accepted as a part of modern nutrition because of their beneficial …

Selenoproteins are proteins containing selenium in the form of the 21st amino acid,
selenocysteine. Members of this protein family have many diverse functions, but their …

Selenium (Se) is an essential dietary component for animals including humans and is
regarded as a protective agent against cancer. Although the mode of anticancer action of Se …

Metabolic processes which generate oxidants and antioxidants are governed by genetic
disposition as well as environmental factors. Changes in lifestyle, including increased …

The public perception of selenium has changed significantly over the last decades.
Originally mainly known for its high toxicity, it was later recognized as an essential trace …

Dietary selenium has potent cancer prevention activity. Both low molecular weight
selenocompounds and selenoproteins are implicated in this effect. Thioredoxin reductase 1 …