Investigators report findings from an analysis of 1999-2016 data from NHANES. PHILADELPHIA—Deficiency in dietary selenium and lower blood levels of the nutrient significantly increase the risk for all ...

Brazil nuts are a good source of selenium. Previous studies indicate that selenium and selenoproteins are involved in erythropoiesis. The following article features coverage from the American Society ...

Which selenium supplement is best? Selenium is a trace mineral vital for thyroid function. It’s also thought to act as an antioxidant, which eliminates dangerous cancer-causing free radicals in the ...

Selenium is found in the soil and in marine bivalves (such as oysters). Levels in the soil are quite high in certain parts of China, Turkestan, and the Western United States. Levels are very low in ...

WASHINGTON COUNTY, Ore. (KPTV) - A couple months ago, FOX 12′s Kimberly Maus lost her horse to a serious health issue she didn’t even know she could prevent. Maus said she quickly learned that many ...

Selenium is a mineral that is essential for fighting infections, thyroid function, hormone metabolism, and cellular health. It is found in foods and supplements. About 25% to 46% of the body’s ...

Researchers have identified a link between the COVID-19 cure rate and regional selenium status in China. An international team of researchers, led by Professor Margaret Rayman at the University of ...

Selenium supplementation is widely used for a broad range of autoimmune thyroid diseases, although it is only recommended for mild Graves’ orbitopathy. One study found that patients treated with ...