This study found that ingesting seeds from the Lecythis ollaria tree may cause hair loss and other toxic effects in animals.
January 2018 in “ScholarWorks @UVM (University of Vermont)” This study provides evidence supporting the theory that the presence of selenocysteine in proteins, such as thioredoxin reductase, may confer chemical reversibility, which contributes to their oxidative resistance and potential catalytic functions.
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January 1995 in “PubMed” This study found that selenium therapy could normalize metabolic and endocrine markers and improve clinical outcomes in cystic fibrosis patients, with stable benefits when administered at a lower dosage over a year.