Objective: The intent of this review is to evaluate the scientific evidence for the assessment of adequacy of selenium status and of the requirements for selenium. From this evidence, attempts have ...

This is a preview. Log in through your library . Abstract In pots containing sandy soils at two levels (pH 5 and 7) to which 0.5 mg Se L⁻¹ soil had been added, an increase in the proportion of clay ...

Often overlooked, Brazil nuts are a powerhouse of nutrients, particularly selenium, which is vital for thyroid function, ...

The foods we eat are composed of a variety of molecules. From carbohydrates to proteins — to metal ions — we are what we eat. But how does this happen? How do we integrate the components of our food ...

Medically reviewed by Allison Herries, RDN Key Takeaways Brazil nuts have a very high selenium content. Fish and shrimp are ...

GPXs are responsible for reducing reactive oxygen species (ROS), such as hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) to water by using glutathione (GSH). TXNRDs not only reduce thioredoxin (Trd), but also non-disulfide ...

What is a selenium-rich diet? Have you heard of selenium before? It is an essential element for the body. Selenium is found naturally in many diets. Our body needs selenium in minimal amounts, but it ...

Medically reviewed by Femi Aremu, PharmD Selenium supports thyroid function and may prevent conditions like hypothyroidism.Selenium may boost the immune system by increasing T-cells and natural killer ...