October 2009 in “The American Journal of Gastroenterology” Excessive selenium intake can cause liver damage.
23 citations
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October 1995 in “PubMed” Selenium exposure at work caused the worker's complete hair loss.
61 citations
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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.
13 citations
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October 1960 in “Experimental Biology and Medicine” Selenium-75 stays in dog hair for up to 316 days.
Four bacteria from the lab were found to be resistant to selenium.
15 citations
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July 1984 in “Nutrition Research” Selenium increased in hair but not in blood after taking supplements.
127 citations
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March 2004 in “Gynecologic oncology” Taking selenium supplements during chemotherapy may help reduce side effects and improve health markers in ovarian cancer patients.
November 2011 in “InTech eBooks” Selenium shows promise in preventing and controlling prostate cancer.
12 citations
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December 1962 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” January 2018 in “ScholarWorks @UVM (University of Vermont)” Selenium in proteins helps prevent over-oxidation and supports chemical reversibility.
6 citations
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March 2011 in “Experimental Dermatology” Too much or too little selenium in the diet can cause hair loss and graying in mice.
6 citations
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January 2005 Selenosis in calves causes health issues and changes in blood parameters.
3 citations
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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.
5 citations
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July 2019 in “Nutrients” Low selenium intake may delay puberty in boys but not in girls.
October 2023 in “Èkologiâ čeloveka” People in Moldova have less selenium in their hair than recommended, which may contribute to hair loss.
Selenium is essential for health, but too little or too much can cause serious health problems.
1 citations
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March 2020 in “̒Ulūm-i dārūyī” Selenium supplements improved liver and kidney function and reduced hair loss in beta-thalassemia major patients.
Selenium levels are similar in healthy people from both high and low NPC risk areas.
14 citations
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January 1984 in “Nutrition reports international” 7 citations
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March 2023 in “European Journal of Dermatology” Using Selenium Disulfide shampoo weekly helps prevent scalp dermatitis flare-ups.
February 2023 in “European journal of geriatrics and gerontology” Selenium helps prevent thyroid issues and cognitive decline in the elderly, but balance is key.
20 citations
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August 1960 in “PubMed” Selenium sulfide may affect hair root health.
12 citations
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July 1964 in “Archives of Dermatology” Selenium sulfide shampoo doesn't affect hair growth or rest phases.
January 2021 in “Agrobiological records” Biofortifying fruits and vegetables with selenium can improve dietary intake and prevent health issues.
11 citations
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January 1993 in “Journal of Veterinary Diagnostic Investigation” Horses in western Iowa got sick from high selenium in local alfalfa hay.
23 citations
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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.
126 citations
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November 1987 in “The Journal of Pediatrics” Selenium deficiency can cause skin and hair color loss, muscle weakness, and blood cell changes, but these improve with selenium supplements.
35 citations
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January 2001 in “Journal of Animal Science” High dietary selenium, especially inorganic, causes weight loss and selenosis in pigs, with effects varying by hair color.
1 citations
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January 2016 in “INTAS POLIVET” High selenium levels in some areas cause health issues in cows and buffaloes, but blood tests remain normal.