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Micronutrients & recovery

Low selenium intake is associated with increased cancer incidence or mortality, although controlled epidemiological studies are limited by a lack of knowledge about precise intake levels.

Ensure adequate selenium intake through a varied diet including seafood, nuts, and grains. While laboratory studies suggest a link between low selenium and higher cancer risk, epidemiological evidence is not yet conclusive, so supplementation should be approached with caution and ideally under medical guidance.

ModerateQualifiesMEDIUM confidence
the finding in the mid-1960's that low selenium intake may be associated with increased cancer incidence or mortality has been tested in well-controlled laboratory experiments
Walter C. Willett · The Oncologist · 2000

Why this rating

Laboratory experiments support the link, but epidemiological data is lacking.

Source

Diet and Cancer

Walter C. Willett · The Oncologist · 2000

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