Selenium.
Adv Food Nutr Res
; 96: 417-429, 2021.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1265623
ABSTRACT
Selenium (Se) is an element commonly found in the environment at different levels. Its compounds are found in soil, water, and air. This element is also present in raw materials of plant and animal origin, so it can be introduced into human organisms through food. Selenium is a cofactor of enzymes responsible for the antioxidant protection of the body and plays an important role in regulating inflammatory processes in the body. A deficiency in selenium is associated with a number of viral diseases, including COVID-19. This element, taken in excess, may have a toxic effect in the form of joint diseases and diseases of the blood system. Persistent selenium deficiency in the body may also impact infertility, and in such cases supplementation is needed.
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Main subject:
Selenium
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Nutritional Status
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COVID-19
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Language:
English
Journal:
Adv Food Nutr Res
Journal subject:
Nutritional Sciences
Year:
2021
Document Type:
Article
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