Medically reviewed by Femi Aremu, PharmD Selenium supports thyroid function and may prevent conditions like hypothyroidism.Selenium may boost the immune system by increasing T-cells and natural killer ...
The global supplement market reached more than $485 billion in 2024, and some six in 10 adults are taking at least one dietary supplement a month, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and ...
CHICAGO, Jan 22 (Reuters) - AIDS patients who took selenium suppressed the deadly virus in their bodies and boosted their fragile immune systems, adding to evidence that the mineral has healing powers ...
Selenium-rich foods, from Brazil nuts to tuna, help maintain thyroid hormone balance, antioxidant defenses, and immune function when consumed in safe amounts. Balancing intake matters: too little ...
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - Personalizing nutrition for disease prevention is one of the major challenges facing scientists and health professionals. Emerging data on the relationship between the intake of ...
Often overlooked, Brazil nuts are a powerhouse of nutrients, particularly selenium, which is vital for thyroid function, ...
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - The chances of developing type 2 diabetes were as much as 24 percent lower among people with a diet rich in selenium than among those who consumed little of the mineral in ...
Taking selenium supplements may increase the risk for developing diabetes among those whose levels of the nutrient are already adequate, a Lancet review suggests. Although maintaining appropriate ...