Selenium is an essential microelement required for a number of biological functions.
Selenium—and more specifically the amino acid selenocysteine—is present in at least 25 …

Hashimoto's thyroiditis, characterized by thyroid-specific autoantibodies, is one of the
commonest autoimmune disorders. Although the exact etiology has not been fully …

In the 1990s, selenium was identified as a component of an enzyme that activates thyroid
hormone; since this discovery, the relevance of selenium to thyroid health has been widely …

Selenium is incorporated into selenoproteins that have a wide range of pleiotropic effects,
ranging from antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects to the production of active thyroid …

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 Dietary selenium (] Se), mainly through its incorporation into selenoproteins, plays
an important role in inflammation and immunity. Adequate levels of Se are important for …

Importance With a prevalence of 4% to 13% in the United States, autoimmune thyroiditis
(AIT) is a major health problem. Besides somatic complications, patients with AIT can also …

Context: Epidemiological studies have supported the premise that an adequate selenium
intake is essential for thyroid gland function. Objective: The objective was to investigate …

Background: Hypothyroidism has multiple etiologies and manifestations. Appropriate
treatment requires an accurate diagnosis and is influenced by coexisting medical conditions …

Hashimoto's thyroiditis (HT) is part of a spectrum of thyroid autoimmune conditions and this
review provides an update on the latest developments in the field. HT has a genetic …