The trace element selenium (Se) is a crucial element for many living organisms, including
soil microorganisms, plants and animals, including humans. Generally, in Nature Se is taken …

Despite its very low level in humans, selenium plays an important and unique role among
the (semi) metal trace essential elements because it is the only one for which incorporation …

This review aims to illustrate the importance of selenium (Se) for maintenance of overall
health, especially for the thyroid, immunity, and homeostasis. Furthermore, it outlines the …

Abstract The German, Austrian and Swiss nutrition societies are the joint editors of the
'reference values for nutrient intake'. They have revised the reference values for the intake of …

Background: Vitamin and mineral supplements are commonly used to prevent chronic
diseases. Purpose: To systematically review evidence for the benefit and harms of vitamin …

Abstract Purpose of Review Selenium, a trace element, is ubiquitous in the environment.
The main source of human exposure is diet. Despite its nutritional benefits, it is one of the …

The trace element selenium is of high importance for many of the body's regulatory and
metabolic functions. Balanced selenium levels are essential, whereas dysregulation can …

Background This review is the third update of the Cochrane review" Selenium for preventing
cancer". Selenium is a naturally occurring element with both nutritional and toxicological …

In 2007, supplementation with the trace element selenium in a trial was unexpectedly found
to be associated with an excess risk of type 2 diabetes. Given the concerns raised by these …

Selenium (Se) is one of the essential trace elements that plays a biological role in the body,
mainly in the form of selenoproteins. Selenoproteins can be involved in the regulation of …