January 2018 in “ScholarWorks @UVM (University of Vermont)” Selenium in proteins helps prevent over-oxidation and supports chemical reversibility.
January 2017 in “Rasayan journal of Chemistry” Researchers created a new, efficient way to make Dutasteride, a hair loss and prostate drug, with high purity using a benzoyl group.
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January 1995 in “PubMed” Selenium therapy improved health in cystic fibrosis patients with fewer side effects at a lower dose.
November 2011 in “InTech eBooks” Selenium shows promise in preventing and controlling prostate cancer.
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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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August 2021 in “Consilium Medicum” Selencin effectively reduces hair loss and improves hair health in diffuse alopecia.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Nicotinic acid reduces excessive oil production in skin cells by activating a specific receptor, which could help treat acne.
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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 2005 Selenosis in calves causes health issues and changes in blood parameters.
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December 1996 in “PubMed” The safe daily selenium intake is up to 819 micrograms.
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July 1968 in “Experimental Biology and Medicine” Cystaselenonine causes temporary hair loss in mice by interfering with hair growth.
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January 1989 Hair and nails can indicate selenium levels in the body.
March 2026 in “Science China Materials” SeV-Tp speeds up healing of drug-resistant infections by targeting wounds and killing bacteria with light activation.
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June 2008 in “Annals of Internal Medicine” Excessive selenium from supplements can be harmful.
January 2013 in “University Libraries (University of Maryland)” Selenium helps protect cells from aging and damage, especially under stress.
August 2025 in “Vestnik dermatologii i venerologii” "Selenzin" and dietary changes significantly improved hair density and reduced hair loss.
Selenium's effectiveness in treating Hashimoto's thyroiditis is inconclusive.
June 1998 in “Pathophysiology” Selenium is crucial for health, but both deficiency and excess can cause problems.
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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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December 2013 in “Acupuncture and related therapies” N-acetyl-cysteine shows promise in treating various diseases and may improve skin and hair conditions, but more research is needed on dosages and long-term effects.
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December 2019 Selenium is essential for health, but too much or too little can cause problems; blood selenium levels are a good measure of intake.
January 2026 in “Journal of Applied Pharmaceutical Science” Selaginella doederleinii extract shows potential for cervical cancer treatment but needs more research.
January 2023 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Nano selenium and CoQ10 helped reduce blood fat levels and insulin resistance while preventing muscle damage from statin drugs in rats.
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January 2015 in “Nanoscale” The new micelle formulation delivers acne treatment more effectively and safely than current gels.
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May 1983 in “Australian journal of biological sciences” Certain amino acid analogues can inhibit wool and hair growth and affect fiber strength.
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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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March 2008 in “AJP Endocrinology and Metabolism” SSAT is a key enzyme affecting cell growth and metabolism, with potential but risky use in disease treatment.
Four bacteria from the lab were found to be resistant to selenium.
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February 2010 in “Archives of Internal Medicine” A manufacturing error in a dietary supplement caused severe selenium poisoning, affecting many people and highlighting the need for stricter quality control.
February 2026 in “Molecules” BBR-SA nanomedicine is a safe and effective treatment for breast cancer.