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Micronutrients & recovery
Selenium acts as a protective agent in pathological processes including cancer, muscular diseases, coronary heart disease, and viral infections (influenza, HIV) through the function of selenoproteins in controlling cellular redox processes.
Ensure adequate selenium intake through diet or supplementation to support selenoprotein function, which is critical for protecting against oxidative stress, supporting immune response to viruses, and maintaining heart and muscle health. Consult a healthcare provider for appropriate dosing, as requirements vary.
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evidence showing selenium to act as a protective agent in pathological processes like cancer, muscular diseases, coronary heart disease and viral infections with influenza or HIV
Why this rating
The source is a book review summarizing a collection of reviews; it aggregates existing knowledge rather than presenting new primary data.
Source
"Selenium: Its Molecular Biology and Role in Human Health"
Hatfield et al. · Free Radical Research · 2002
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