Dietary Aspects for Selenium and Selenium Compounds
January 2018
in “
Molecular and integrative toxicology
”
TLDR Getting the right amount of selenium is important for health; too little can cause disease, and too much can lead to toxicity.
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.
