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Micronutrients & recovery
Selenium supplementation (200 mcg/day) enhances T-lymphocyte immune responses in humans.
If you have immune concerns, 200 mcg of selenium daily may support T-lymphocyte function. Ensure you are not exceeding safe limits.
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Dietary supplementation of humans with 200 mg of sodium selenite enhances T-lymphocyte immune responses.
Why this rating
The paper cites studies but notes mechanisms are not fully elucidated.
Source
Selenium, selenoproteins and human health: a review
K.M. Brown et al. · Public Health Nutrition · 2001
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