A comprehensive review on selenium and its effects on human health and distribution in middle eastern countries

M Kieliszek, I Bano, H Zare - Biological Trace Element Research, 2022 - Springer
Selenium (Se) is an important microelement with numerous positive effects on human health
and diseases. It is important to specify that the status and consumption of Se are for a …

Diet and nutritional factors in male (in) fertility—underestimated factors

K Skoracka, P Eder, L Łykowska-Szuber… - Journal of clinical …, 2020 - mdpi.com
In up to 50% of cases, infertility issues stem solely from the male. According to some data,
the quality of human semen has deteriorated by 50%–60% over the last 40 years. A high-fat …

Oxidative stress and male infertility: the protective role of antioxidants

A Kaltsas - Medicina, 2023 - mdpi.com
Oxidative stress is a significant factor in male infertility, compromising sperm function and
overall reproductive health. As male infertility garners increasing attention, effective …

The influence of metabolic factors and diet on fertility

K Łakoma, O Kukharuk, D Śliż - Nutrients, 2023 - mdpi.com
Infertility is a disease globally affecting 20–30% of the reproductive age female population.
However, in up to 50% on recorded cases, problems with infertility are ascribed to men; …

Vegan nutrition: a preliminary guide for health professionals

C Koeder, FJA Perez-Cueto - Critical reviews in food science and …, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
Since the beginning of the 21st century, interest in vegan diets has been rapidly increasing
in most countries. Misconceptions about vegan diets are widespread among the general …

[HTML][HTML] Beneficial effects of antioxidants in male infertility management: A narrative review

S Cilio, M Rienzo, G Villano, BF Mirto, G Giampaglia… - Oxygen, 2022 - mdpi.com
Background: Infertility, defined as the failure to conceive after one year of regular,
unprotected intercourse, affects 50–80 million people worldwide. A male factor is involved in …

Selenium in endocrinology—selenoprotein-related diseases, population studies, and epidemiological evidence

J Köhrle - Endocrinology, 2021 - academic.oup.com
Selenium (Se), apart from iodine, iron, and calcium, is one of the nutrient-derived key
elements strongly affecting the endocrine system. However, no specific hormonal “feedback” …

Fetal programming is deeply related to maternal selenium status and oxidative balance; experimental offspring health repercussions

ML Ojeda, F Nogales, I Romero-Herrera, O Carreras - Nutrients, 2021 - mdpi.com
Nutrients consumed by mothers during pregnancy and lactation can exert permanent effects
upon infant developing tissues, which could represent an important risk factor for diseases …

Pronounced trace element variation in follicular fluids of subfertile women undergoing assisted reproduction

LJ Schmalbrock, G Weiss, E Rijntjes, N Reinschissler… - Nutrients, 2021 - mdpi.com
Female subfertility is a growing concern, especially in view of an increasing prevalence of
polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Assisted reproductive technologies (ART) offer a …

The rationale for selenium supplementation in patients with autoimmune thyroiditis, according to the current state of knowledge

D Filipowicz, K Majewska, A Kalantarova… - Endokrynologia …, 2021 - journals.viamedica.pl
Selenium (Se) supplements are commonly prescribed to autoimmune thyroiditis (AIT)
patients by European endocrinologists, despite the lack of official guidelines. The majority of …