Selenium and Human Health.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Kükürt, Abdulsamed.

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource (174 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

London : IntechOpen, 2023.

Summary:

Selenium is a powerful trace element and antioxidant with multiple effects on metabolism and human health.Available as a dietary supplement for many years, it is one of the most popular over-the-counter alternative medicines available.

Contents:

Selenium and Human Health

Contents

Preface

Section 1 The Effects of Selenium in the Organism

Chapter1 Synthesis and Types of Selenoproteins and Their Role in Regulating Inflammation and ER Stress Signaling Pathways: Overview

Chapter2 An Overview of the Antioxidant and Anti-Inflammatory Activity of Selenium

Section 2 Role of Selenium inVarious Diseases

Chapter3 Vascular System: Role of Selenium inVascular Diseases

Chapter4 Efficacy of Selenium for Controlling Infectious Diseases

Chapter5 Photic Stress and Rhythmic Physiological Processes: Roles of Selenium as a Chronobiotic

Chapter6 Replacement SeleniumTherapy in Acute Cerebral Damage

Chapter7 Increased Morbidity and Its Possible Link to Impaired Selenium Status

Section 3 Effects of Selenium and Its Components on Human Health

Chapter8 Plant-Based Foods Biofortified with Selenium and Their Potential Benefits for Human Health

Chapter9 Distribution of Selenium in Soils and Human Health.

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