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research Selenium as an element in the treatment of ovarian cancer in women receiving chemotherapy
Taking selenium supplements during chemotherapy may help reduce side effects and improve health markers in ovarian cancer patients.
research Selenium and vitamin E supplements for prostate cancer: evidence or embellishment?
Selenium and vitamin E supplements have mixed effects on prostate cancer risk and may not be beneficial for everyone.
![Selenium or No Selenium- That Is the Question in Tumor Patients: A New Controversy](/images/research/60c70e60-e2d8-4cee-a0e0-59014ee5b496/small/26261.jpg)
research Selenium or No Selenium- That Is the Question in Tumor Patients: A New Controversy
There is no clear recommendation for using selenium in cancer patients; it may be beneficial to correct low selenium levels before treatment.
![Antioxidant and prebiotic activities of selenium-containing green tea](/images/research/065d69d5-5baa-4fb4-a3b8-1de61ac5cc38/small/35402.jpg)
research Antioxidant and prebiotic activities of selenium-containing green tea
Selenium-enriched green tea might be a safe prebiotic for gut health.
![Selenium and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome; Current Knowledge and Future Directions: A Systematic Review](/images/research/6fdceb5f-f29a-4e23-98ba-01d468210df6/small/13430.jpg)
research Selenium and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome; Current Knowledge and Future Directions: A Systematic Review
Selenium might help with insulin resistance and cholesterol in PCOS, but more research is needed to confirm its benefits.
![Green hair discoloration due to selenium sulfide](/images/research/14bf2e7b-b116-4a94-851a-fa28432a38c2/small/27661.jpg)
research Green hair discoloration due to selenium sulfide
Selenium sulfide in anti-dandruff shampoos can turn hair green.
![Selenium Toxicity in Domestic Animals](/images/research/b33d4d0f-6a51-4799-b14a-b564c0ec16e2/small/31281.jpg)
research Selenium Toxicity in Domestic Animals
Selenium can be toxic to animals, causing serious health issues, especially in horses.
![Selenium in the supplement as the probable cause of hair loss and nail dystrophy](/images/research/3082cf80-79d3-4467-a311-fee990b45614/small/26715.jpg)
research Selenium in the supplement as the probable cause of hair loss and nail dystrophy
Too much selenium can cause hair loss and nail problems.
research Protective Effects of Selenium in Patients with Beta-Thalassemia Major
Selenium supplements improved liver and kidney function and reduced hair loss in beta-thalassemia major patients.
research Selenium and its Inorganic Compounds [BAT Value Documentation, 2011]
Selenium is essential for health, but too much or too little can cause problems; blood selenium levels are a good measure of intake.
![selenium and systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE): A double- blind randomised controlled trial](/images/research/e95d149c-36a3-4964-979a-f394c5699237/small/36673.jpg)
research selenium and systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE): A double- blind randomised controlled trial
Selenium supplements can help improve symptoms and metabolic markers in lupus patients.
![Influence of Selenium Supplementation on Mercury Levels in hair of Metropolitan Residents in China: Spatial Distribution, Impact Factors, and Antagonism](/images/research/035a52a1-714a-4464-97eb-deed68f3d12e/small/26711.jpg)
research Influence of Selenium Supplementation on Mercury Levels in hair of Metropolitan Residents in China: Spatial Distribution, Impact Factors, and Antagonism
Selenium supplements may reduce mercury levels in the hair of city dwellers in China.
![Characteristics and migration patterns of selenium in soil, crops, and hair within a typical alkaline arid agricultural region of Northwest China](/images/research/33159864-c0e0-4e22-8508-0c9ca59aeeef/small/26712.jpg)
research Characteristics and migration patterns of selenium in soil, crops, and hair within a typical alkaline arid agricultural region of Northwest China
Selenium levels in soil, crops, and human hair in Northwest China are within safe limits.
![Selenium’s Role on Thyroid Autoimmunity and Cognitive Dysfunction in Elderly](/images/research/399897a7-ea86-46d1-a80f-4af3d0848f89/small/30630.jpg)
research Selenium’s Role on Thyroid Autoimmunity and Cognitive Dysfunction in Elderly
Selenium helps prevent thyroid issues and cognitive decline in the elderly, but balance is key.
![Case Series Of Selenium Toxicity From A Nutritional Supplement](/images/research/3cce53e9-fa3e-42c0-aba4-1489aa0bac52/small/35550.jpg)
research Case Series Of Selenium Toxicity From A Nutritional Supplement
Excessive selenium from a supplement caused toxicity but patients recovered with care.
![Acute selenium poisoning by paradise nuts (Lecythis ollaria)](/images/research/4fd54633-b75a-4449-81b2-194d862d45a1/small/28077.jpg)
research Acute selenium poisoning by paradise nuts (Lecythis ollaria)
Eating paradise nuts led to selenium poisoning, causing nausea, hair loss, and other symptoms in two women.
research Opposing impacts on healthspan and longevity by limiting dietary selenium in telomere dysfunctional mice
Low selenium levels can extend lifespan but worsen health issues.
![Alterations in transcriptome and antioxidant activity of naturally aged mice exposed to selenium-rich rice](/images/research/3556654f-60f1-401c-997f-fce61a41e313/small/19350.jpg)
research Alterations in transcriptome and antioxidant activity of naturally aged mice exposed to selenium-rich rice
Eating selenium-rich rice improved antioxidant activity and signs of aging in mice.
research Dietary Intake of Selenium in Relation to Pubertal Development in Mexican Children
Low selenium intake may delay puberty in boys but not in girls.
![Effects of diet supplementation with sodium selenite and selenium-enriched in puppies’ health performance from post-weaning to adulthood](/images/research/ccd9f74d-ba26-4067-9be4-d8def272b77a/small/31284.jpg)
research Effects of diet supplementation with sodium selenite and selenium-enriched in puppies’ health performance from post-weaning to adulthood
Organic selenium may offer better retention and less waste in puppies.