Selenium is essential but can be harmful in excess, and China struggles with balancing its levels for health.
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June 2016 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” The Enterobacter isolate AMS1-S8 is effective for removing selenium from wastewater.
June 1998 in “Pathophysiology” Selenium is crucial for health, but both deficiency and excess can cause problems.
November 2011 in “InTech eBooks” Selenium shows promise in preventing and controlling prostate cancer.
Four bacteria from the lab were found to be resistant to selenium.
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February 1990 in “Journal of Nutrition” Selenium in hair and nails is higher with L-selenomethionine and low methionine.
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January 1984 in “Nutrition reports international” January 2018 in “ScholarWorks @UVM (University of Vermont)” Selenium in proteins helps prevent over-oxidation and supports chemical reversibility.
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January 1996 Selenium levels in Enshi District need careful monitoring to prevent health issues.
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August 1989 in “American Journal of Veterinary Research” High selenium diets in pigs cause health issues like weight loss, hair loss, and nerve damage.
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May 2010 in “Integrative Cancer Therapies” There is no clear recommendation for using selenium in cancer patients; it may be beneficial to correct low selenium levels before treatment.
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January 2005 Selenosis in calves causes health issues and changes in blood parameters.
February 2024 in “Exposure and Health” Selenium supplements may reduce mercury levels in the hair of city dwellers in China.
October 2009 in “The American Journal of Gastroenterology” Excessive selenium intake can cause liver damage.
Urinary and serum selenium levels are the best indicators of selenium intake in dogs.
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December 1962 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Selenium is essential for health, but too little or too much can cause serious health problems.
February 2024 in “Journal of Geochemical Exploration” Selenium levels in soil, crops, and human hair in Northwest China are within safe limits.
Selenium levels are similar in healthy people from both high and low NPC risk areas.
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February 2013 in “Nutrition” Selenium-enriched green tea might be a safe prebiotic for gut health.
February 2023 in “European journal of geriatrics and gerontology” Selenium helps prevent thyroid issues and cognitive decline in the elderly, but balance is key.
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July 1984 in “Nutrition Research” Selenium increased in hair but not in blood after taking supplements.
April 2017 in “The FASEB journal” Low selenium levels worsen health but increase lifespan in mice.
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December 2005 in “Journal of Animal Physiology and Animal Nutrition” Moderate selenium levels in a dog's diet are best for hair growth.
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April 1996 in “JAMA” Taking too many selenium supplements can cause serious health problems like hair loss and fatigue.
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July 2005 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” Selenosis in calves causes health issues and changes in blood parameters.
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January 1995 in “PubMed” Selenium therapy improved health in cystic fibrosis patients with fewer side effects at a lower dose.
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June 1991 in “Journal of Inherited Metabolic Disease” Selenium deficiency caused symptoms in a child, which improved with selenium supplements.
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June 2010 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Excessive selenium in supplements can cause hair loss and nail issues.
January 2013 in “University Libraries (University of Maryland)” Selenium helps protect cells from aging and damage, especially under stress.