The foods we eat are composed of a variety of molecules. From carbohydrates to proteins — to metal ions — we are what we eat. But how does this happen? How do we integrate the components of our food ...

An estimated 500 million to 1 billion people worldwide are affected by selenium deficiency, according to the World Health Organization (WHO ...

What is a selenium-rich diet? Have you heard of selenium before? It is an essential element for the body. Selenium is found naturally in many diets. Our body needs selenium in minimal amounts, but it ...

GPXs are responsible for reducing reactive oxygen species (ROS), such as hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) to water by using glutathione (GSH). TXNRDs not only reduce thioredoxin (Trd), but also non-disulfide ...

Objective: The intent of this review is to evaluate the scientific evidence for the assessment of adequacy of selenium status and of the requirements for selenium. From this evidence, attempts have ...

This report focuses on vitamin C, vitamin E, selenium, and β-carotene and other carotenoids (α-carotene, β-cryptoxanthin, lutein, lycopene, and zeaxanthin). These compounds have frequently been called ...

The best fish for brain health provide healthy omega-3 fats, antioxidants, and nutrients like vitamin D that support memory and brain function.

Function Selenium functions largely through an association with proteins, known as selenoproteins (Stadtman, 1991), and disruption of their synthesis is lethal for embryos (Bösl et al., 1997). A ...