Selenium Danger?
I'm male, age 53, 147 pounds, 5'11". I've been taking 200 mcg of selenium daily. My diet emphasizes whole grains, fruits and vegetables. I exercise regularly. During my last medical exam I learned that I am pre-diabetic. I've read that selenium supplements have been linked to increased rates of type 2 diabetes. True? (Source: Dr. Weil Q and A)
Source: Dr. Weil Q and A - November 15, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Selenium as a Versatile Center in Fluorescence Probe for the Redox Cycle Between HClO Oxidative Stress and H2S Repair
Selenium is a biologically important trace element and acts as an active center of glutathione peroxidase (GPx). GPx is the important antioxidant enzyme to protect organisms from oxidative damage via catalyzing the reaction between ROS and glutathione (GSH). Mimicking the oxidation–reduction cycles of the versatile selenium core in GPx, we can develop fluorescence probes to detect oxidation and reduction events in living systems. The cellular redox balance between hypochloric acid (HClO) and hydrogen sulfide (H2S) has broad implications in human health and diseases, such as Alzheimer’s disease (AD). Therefore, ...
Source: Springer protocols feed by Biochemistry - October 20, 2014 Category: Biochemistry Source Type: news
Well: Vitamin E and Selenium Fail to Prevent Cataracts
Vitamin E and selenium are unlikely to lower cataract risk, though selenium might have a small effect, a large new study found. (Source: NYT Health)
Source: NYT Health - September 26, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: By NICHOLAS BAKALAR Tags: Eyes and Eyesight Selenium (Element) Body Cataracts Featured Vitamin E Vitamins Source Type: news
Well: Vitamin E, Selenium Fail to Prevent Cataracts
Vitamin E and selenium are unlikely to lower cataract risk, though selenium might have a small effect, a large new study found. (Source: NYT)
Source: NYT - September 23, 2014 Category: American Health Authors: By NICHOLAS BAKALAR Tags: Eyes and Eyesight Selenium (Element) Body Cataracts Featured Vitamin E Vitamins Source Type: news
Well: Vitamin E, Selenium Fail to Prevent Cataracts
Vitamin E and selenium are unlikely to lower cataract risk, though selenium might have a small effect, a large new study found. (Source: NYT Health)
Source: NYT Health - September 23, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: By NICHOLAS BAKALAR Tags: Eyes and Eyesight Selenium (Element) Body Cataracts Featured Vitamin E Vitamins Source Type: news
Well: Vitamin E, Selenium Fail to Prevent Cataracts
Vitamin E and selenium are unlikely to lower cataract risk, though selenium might have a small effect, a large new study found. (Source: NYT)
Source: NYT - September 23, 2014 Category: Nutrition Authors: By NICHOLAS BAKALAR Tags: Eyes and Eyesight Selenium (Element) Body Cataracts Featured Vitamin E Vitamins Source Type: news
Vitamin E, Selenium: No Effect on Cataract Risk in MenVitamin E, Selenium: No Effect on Cataract Risk in Men
Selenium and vitamin E had no significant effect on cataract risk in older men. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines - September 19, 2014 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Ophthalmology News Source Type: news
Baseline Selenium Status and Effects of Selenium and Vitamin EBaseline Selenium Status and Effects of Selenium and Vitamin E
What amount of vitamin E and selenium should men consume to reduce prostate cancer risk? Journal of the National Cancer Institute (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - May 16, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Hematology-Oncology Journal Article Source Type: news
Selenium, vitamin E supplements can increase risk of prostate cancer in some men
High-dose supplementation with both the trace element selenium and vitamin E increase the risk of high-grade prostate cancer. But importantly, this risk depends upon a man’s selenium status before taking the supplements. "Men using these supplements should stop, period. Neither selenium nor vitamin E supplementation confers any known benefits -- only risks," the lead author stated. "While there appear to be no risks from taking a standard multivitamin, the effects of high-dose single supplements are unpredictable, complex and often harmful. There are optimal levels, and these are often the levels obtained from a healthfu...
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - February 21, 2014 Category: Science Source Type: news
Selenium and vitamin E supplementation over recommended dietary intake may raise PC risk
(Oxford University Press) In a large clinical trial testing dietary supplements for prostate cancer prevention, baseline selenium status (measured by toenail selenium concentration), in the absence of supplementation, was not associated with prostate cancer risk. However, when baseline toenail selenium concentrations were high, supplementation with high-dose selenium almost doubled the risk of high-grade prostate cancer risk among older men, according to a new study published Feb. 21 in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute. (Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer)
Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer - February 21, 2014 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news
Selenium and vitamin E supplements can increase risk of prostate cancer in some men
(Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center) A multi-center study led by Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center has found that high-dose supplementation with both the trace element selenium and vitamin E increase the risk of high-grade prostate cancer. But importantly, this risk depends upon a man's selenium status before taking the supplements. (Source: EurekAlert! - Biology)
Source: EurekAlert! - Biology - February 21, 2014 Category: Biology Source Type: news
Nutrition 101: Selenium
(HealthCastle.com) Selenium is a trace mineral that functions as an antioxidant in the body. It also helps the thyroid and immune system to function properly and may help protect again some cancers.
Recommended Intake
The Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI) for selenium are shown below:
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Source: HealthCastle.com Nutrition Tips - written by Registered Dietitians - November 13, 2013 Category: Nutrition Source Type: news
Researchers study selenium's effects on horses
(American Society of Animal Science) Selenium is an essential part of the equine diet. Some horses do not get enough selenium because they graze on forages in areas with low selenium in the soil. Researchers at the University of Kentucky and Alltech are curious whether selenium levels affect how horses respond to vaccines. (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health)
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - August 14, 2013 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news
Does Selenium Prevent Prostate Cancer?
Does selenium prevent prostate cancer? Prostate cancer and selenium have long been discussed together. Initially there was great hope for selenium in lowering the risk of prostate cancer. Today, the thinking about selenium is much different. Learn more about prostate cancer and selenium. (Source: About.com Prostate Cancer)
Source: About.com Prostate Cancer - July 11, 2013 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: health Source Type: news
Effect of Selenium Therapy on Mortality in Sepsis SyndromeEffect of Selenium Therapy on Mortality in Sepsis Syndrome
Are high-dose selenium supplements safe when compared to placebo -- in patients with sepsis? Critical Care Medicine (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - June 21, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Critical Care Journal Article Source Type: news
