Selenium is a nutrient that plays a crucial role in human health, contributing to the thyroid and immune function, DNA repair, and cardiovascular and cognitive health. It acts as an antioxidant – ...

Selenium, a trace element, naturally found in water, soil and some foods like Brazil Nuts in very small amounts can boost many body functions like thyroid, immune, DNA repair, heart and brain health.

CHICAGO - Selenium, a supplement taken daily by millions in hopes of protection against cancer and a host of other diseases, has proven to be of no benefit in reducing a patient's risk of developing ...

Phosphate Binders Cut Mortality, Up ESRD Risk An analysis of individual participant data from 15 prospective studies suggests a protective effect. Men with higher selenium levels may be at lower risk ...

The Tucson-based University of Arizona Cancer Center received a $2 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to advance research on selenium supplementation, a type of dietary supplement, ...

Scientists have also identified substances in cruciferous vegetables that activate specific genes shown to suppress the ...

Aliasger K. Salem receives funding from the National Institutes of Health. He serves on the Executive Board of the American Association for Pharmaceutical Scientists. Selenium is a nutrient that plays ...

(THE CONVERSATION) Selenium is a nutrient that plays a crucial role in human health, contributing to the thyroid and immune function, DNA repair, and cardiovascular and cognitive health. An excess or ...

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Aliasger K. Salem, University of Iowa (THE CONVERSATION) Selenium is a nutrient that ...