Selenium is an essential trace mineral that is important for many functions in the body. Recent research suggests that selenium has anti-aging properties and may even protect against age-associated ...

The foods we eat are composed of a variety of molecules. From carbohydrates to proteins — to metal ions — we are what we eat. But how does this happen? How do we integrate the components of our food ...

Selenium functions largely through an association with proteins, known as selenoproteins (Stadtman, 1991), and disruption of their synthesis is lethal for embryos (Bösl et al., 1997). A selenoprotein ...

Statistical comparison of oxidative stress markers and antioxidant levels in the testicular homogenates of the rat groups: (A) MDA, (B) SOD, (C) TAS, and (D) TOS levels. Cis: cisplatin; Cis+Se: ...

This report focuses on vitamin C, vitamin E, selenium, and β-carotene and other carotenoids (α-carotene, β-cryptoxanthin, lutein, lycopene, and zeaxanthin). These compounds have frequently been called ...