News tagged with selenium supplements

Keeping track to selenium metabolism

Spanish and Danish researchers have developed a method for the in vivo study of the unknown metabolism of selenium, an essential element for living beings. The technique can help clarify whether or not it ...

Chemistry / Analytical Chemistry

created Mar 21, 2012 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Natural selenium coproduct good for sheep

A more cost-effective, longer-lasting selenium supplement for livestock may soon be available, according to a U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientist.

Biology / Plants & Animals

created Feb 16, 2012 | popularity 1 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Too much selenium can increase your cholesterol

A new study from the University of Warwick has discovered taking too much of the essential mineral selenium in your diet can increase your cholesterol by almost 10%.

Medicine & Health / Health

created Nov 12, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Vitamin E, selenium and soy in combination does not prevent prostate cancer

The combination therapy of vitamin E, selenium and soy does not prevent the progression from high-grade prostatic intraepithelial neoplasia (HGPIN) to prostate cancer, according to the new research presented at the 104th ...

Medicine & Health / Cancer

created Apr 26, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0