Research
Micronutrients & recovery
Selenium supplementation (100-200 mcg/day) enhances immune response and may reverse age-related immune decline in elderly populations.
If you are older or feel your immune system is sluggish, consider adding 100-200 mcg of selenium daily. This may help boost your immune response, even if you already eat a decent diet. Consult your doctor before starting, especially if you have health conditions.
ModerateSupportsMEDIUM confidence
supplementation with Se, even in 'Se-replete' individuals, has been shown to have marked immuno-stimulant effects... supplementation with 200 |ig/d Se has considerable immunoenhancing effects... response to mitogen challenge in those receiving the Se was restored to the level of that in healthy young individuals
Why this rating
Evidence includes RCTs and cohort studies, but sample sizes vary and some findings are from specific subgroups.
Source
The argument for increasing selenium intake
Margaret P. Rayman · Proceedings of The Nutrition Society · 2002
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