Medically reviewed by Femi Aremu, PharmD Selenium supports thyroid function and may prevent conditions like hypothyroidism.Selenium may boost the immune system by increasing T-cells and natural killer ...

Selenium supplementation is associated with improvements in key thyroid measures in patients with Hashimoto thyroiditis who are not treated with thyroid hormone replacement therapy, research from a ...

Brazil nuts may not be a staple in your pantry, but eating just a few a day serves up big benefits. This tropical nut hails from the Amazon River area, where the selenium content of the soil is quite ...

In a recent study published in Nutrients, researchers investigated the effect of a diet of selenium- and/or zinc-enriched eggs (SZE) on oxidative stress, cognitive impairment, and intestinal flora in ...

CHICAGO, Jan 22 (Reuters) - AIDS patients who took selenium suppressed the deadly virus in their bodies and boosted their fragile immune systems, adding to evidence that the mineral has healing powers ...