research Toxicity of Repeated Oral Intake of Organic Selenium, Inorganic Selenium, and Selenium Nanoparticles: A Review
Eating too much selenium can cause bad breath, hair loss, and nail changes, with harmful effects starting at low daily doses.
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30 / 541 results 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.
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 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 Effects of Diet Supplementation with Sodium Selenite and Selenium-Enriched Yeast on Puppies’ Health Performance from Post-Weaning to Adulthood
Organic selenium may offer better retention and less waste in puppies.
research Case Series of Selenium Toxicity from a Nutritional Supplement
Excessive selenium from a supplement caused toxicity but patients recovered with care.
research Selenium Toxicity in Domestic Animals
Selenium can be toxic to animals, causing serious health issues, especially in horses.
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 Biomarkers of Selenium Status in Dogs
Urinary Se to creatinine ratio, serum Se, and glutathione peroxidase are effective early biomarkers for selenium status in dogs.
research Effects of Dietary Selenium Yeast Supplementation in Pregnant Cashmere Goats on the Development of Offspring Hair Follicles
Giving selenium yeast to pregnant goats leads to better hair growth and cashmere quality in their babies.
research Synergistic Antibacterial Activity and Wound Healing Properties of Selenium-Chitosan-Mupirocin Nanohybrid System: An In Vivo Study on Rat Diabetic Staphylococcus Aureus Wound Infection Model
The nanohybrid system significantly improved wound healing and showed strong antibacterial activity.
research Scientific Opinion on the Tolerable Upper Intake Level for Selenium
Adults should not consume more than 255 micrograms of selenium per day to avoid risk of hair loss and other side effects.
research Dietary Aspects for Selenium and Selenium Compounds
Getting the right amount of selenium is important for health; too little can cause disease, and too much can lead to toxicity.
research Paradise Nut Paradox: Alopecia Due to Selenosis from a Nutritional Therapy
Eating too many paradise nuts for cancer prevention caused a woman to lose all her hair due to selenium poisoning.
research Low-Molecular-Weight Synthetic Antioxidants: Classification, Pharmacological Profile, Effectiveness, and Trends
Synthetic antioxidants are effective, cheap, and stable, with some like zinc and cholecalciferol reducing child and cancer deaths, but the safety of additives like BHA, BHT, TBHQ, and PEG needs more research.
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.
research Improved Fetal Hair Follicle Development by Maternal Supplement of Selenium at Nano Size (Nano-Se)
Maternal Nano-Se supplements improve fetal hair follicle development in cashmere goats.
research Biofortification of Horticultural Crops with Selenium
Biofortifying fruits and vegetables with selenium can improve dietary intake and prevent health issues.
research Systemic Subchronic Toxicity and Comparison of Four Selenium Nutritional Supplements by 90-Day Oral Exposure in Sprague-Dawley Rats
High doses of some selenium supplements caused liver and reproductive harm in rats.
research The Effects of Environmental Pollutants and Exposures on Hair Follicle Pathophysiology
Environmental pollutants can damage hair health and cause hair loss.
research Repurposing of Various Current Medicines as Radioprotective Agents
Some existing medicines show promise as safe treatments to protect against the side effects of radiation therapy.
research Alopecia Areata and Toxic Metals
Toxic metals can cause hair loss and should be considered by doctors.
research The Reduction of Selenium(IV) by Boreal Pseudomonas sp. Strain T5-6-I – Effects on Selenium(IV) Uptake in Brassica oleracea
Pseudomonas sp. T5-6-I bacteria increase selenium uptake in Brassica oleracea plants by 130%.
research The Change of Copper, Zinc, Iodine, and Selenium Contents in the Scalp Hair of Healthy Females and the Efficacy of Herbal Extract Shampoo Treatment
Herbal extract shampoo increased certain minerals in hair and improved hair growth and scalp health.
research Mineral Deficiencies: A Root Cause for Reduced Longevity in Mammals
Not getting enough minerals can lead to health problems and shorter lifespans.
research In This Issue
Scientists found a new method using 3D cell cultures to grow human hair which may improve hair restoration treatments.
research Zinc: An Essential Trace Element for Parenteral Nutrition
Zinc is crucial for nutrition, especially in patients with specific health conditions, and requires careful supplementation and monitoring.
research Analysis of Zinc and Copper Serum Levels in Premature Hair Graying at a Young Age
Low zinc levels might contribute to early hair graying.
research Advances in Chitosan-Based Nanoparticles for Drug Delivery
Chitosan, a natural substance, can be used to create tiny particles that effectively deliver various types of drugs, but more work is needed to improve stability and control of drug release.
research Plant-Derived Biostimulants Differentially Modulate Primary and Secondary Metabolites and Improve the Yield Potential of Red and Green Lettuce Cultivars
Certain natural biostimulants can increase lettuce yield and improve its nutritional content.