Dietary Aspects for Selenium and Selenium Compounds
January 2018
in “
Molecular and integrative toxicology
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New to Selenium? There is a guide in the encyclopedia. Read the guide → Studysummary This review discusses the dual role of selenium in human health, highlighting both the dangers of deficiency and potential toxicity from over-supplementation, without presenting new clinical results. Our plain-language summary of this paper — not a Tressless recommendation.
The document reviewed various studies on selenium and its compounds, highlighting their importance in human health. Selenium deficiency was linked to adverse health effects, particularly in populations with low dietary intake or those on long-term parenteral nutrition. Supplementation in Finland improved selenium status and health outcomes. Selenium's role in thyroid function, cancer prevention, and pregnancy was emphasized, with mixed results on its efficacy. Toxicity from over-supplementation was also noted. Overall, the document underscored the need for balanced selenium intake to avoid deficiency and toxicity.
