Here are some of the most remarkable benefits of this powerful nutrient. Selenium protects the body’s cells from damage ...

Selenium acts as a powerful antioxidant in the body. It's a key component of special proteins that help the body make enzymes ...

Selenium is a nutrient that is naturally present in many foods, added to others and is also available as a dietary supplement in pill, powder and liquid form, explains Perri Halperin, a nutritional ...

Selenium supplementation is associated with improvements in key thyroid measures in patients with Hashimoto thyroiditis who are not treated with thyroid hormone replacement therapy, research from a ...

Brazil nuts may not be a staple in your pantry, but eating just a few a day serves up big benefits. This tropical nut hails from the Amazon River area, where the selenium content of the soil is quite ...

CHICAGO, Jan 22 (Reuters) - AIDS patients who took selenium suppressed the deadly virus in their bodies and boosted their fragile immune systems, adding to evidence that the mineral has healing powers ...

In a recent study published in Nutrients, researchers investigated the effect of a diet of selenium- and/or zinc-enriched eggs (SZE) on oxidative stress, cognitive impairment, and intestinal flora in ...