Selenium acts as a powerful antioxidant in the body. It's a key component of special proteins that help the body make enzymes ...
GPXs are responsible for reducing reactive oxygen species (ROS), such as hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) to water by using glutathione (GSH). TXNRDs not only reduce thioredoxin (Trd), but also non-disulfide ...
In an ideal situation, you and I wouldn’t have to speak about zinc and selenium to boost immunity. This is because a balanced, unprocessed, traditional diet, along with an overall healthy lifestyle, ...
Although harmful in large doses, selenium is a micronutrient that is vital to human health. Yet, recent biological studies have demonstrated that selenium, when given in large levels to those with ...
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In my youth, I spent an unreasonable amount of time questioning why A-level chemistry was a prerequisite for medical school. Why was it as essential as biology? Why did I need to learn about electrons ...
Despite alcohol's harmful effects, many people still consume it socially. Neuroscientist Robert Love suggests supplements like activated charcoal to reduce alcohol absorption, selenium for ...
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