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.
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30 / 719 resultsresearch 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 Hair Conditioners: Impact of Oral Supplements on Skin and Hair Health
Some nutrients and antioxidants may improve skin and hair health, but more research is needed to confirm these benefits.
research Investigation of Some Amino Acid Analogues and Metabolites as Inhibitors of Wool and Hair Growth
Certain amino acid analogues can inhibit wool and hair growth and affect fiber strength.
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 Case Series of Selenium Toxicity from a Nutritional Supplement
Excessive selenium from a supplement caused toxicity but patients recovered with care.
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 Selenium Toxicity in Domestic Animals
Selenium can be toxic to animals, causing serious health issues, especially in horses.
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 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 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 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.
research Mushroom Cosmetics: The Present and Future
Mushrooms have beneficial properties for skin and hair care products and have great potential for future cosmetic use.
research Diffuse Alopecia and Thyroid Atrophy in Sheep
Low zinc and selenium levels in sheep are linked to hair loss and thyroid problems.
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 An Efficient Synthesis of Dutasteride: Utilizing Benzoyl Group as Novel Lactamic Protecting Group
Researchers created a new, efficient way to make Dutasteride, a hair loss and prostate drug, with high purity using a benzoyl group.
research Therapeutic Aspects of Onion in Treatment of Cancer and Related Issues: A Review
Onions may help reduce cancer risk and obesity-related issues.
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 Potential Health Benefits of Dates Based on Human Intervention Studies: A Brief Overview
Dates may improve heart health, fight infections, protect kidneys, reduce inflammation, support pregnancy, promote dental and bone health, enhance mental function, and have anti-cancer properties, and are also beneficial for skin and hair care.
research Evaluation of the Composition of Nutricosmetics Used in Hair Treatment
Nutricosmetics for hair treatment often contain biotin, pyridoxine, zinc, and other nutrients, but more research and professional guidance are needed for their use.
research Yellow Hair Following Sequential Application of Bacitracin Zinc and Selenium Sulfide: Report of Acquired Xanthotrichosis and Review of Yellow Hair Discoloration
Using bacitracin zinc and selenium sulfide one after the other can temporarily turn white hair yellow.
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.
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 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.
research Antioxidant and Prebiotic Activities of Selenium-Containing Green Tea
Selenium-enriched green tea might be a safe prebiotic for gut health.
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 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 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 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.
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.