The essential mineral, selenium, is of fundamental importance to human health. As a constituent of selenoproteins, selenium has structural and enzymic roles, in the latter context being best-known as an antioxidant and catalyst for the production of active thyroid hormone. Selenium is needed for the proper functioning of the immune system. An elevated selenium intake may be associated with reduced cancer risk

Marco Giammanco, Gaetano Leto (2019). Selenium and Autoimmune Thyroiditis. EC NUTRITION, 14.

Selenium and Autoimmune Thyroiditis

Marco Giammanco
;
Gaetano Leto
2019-01-01

Abstract

The essential mineral, selenium, is of fundamental importance to human health. As a constituent of selenoproteins, selenium has structural and enzymic roles, in the latter context being best-known as an antioxidant and catalyst for the production of active thyroid hormone. Selenium is needed for the proper functioning of the immune system. An elevated selenium intake may be associated with reduced cancer risk
2019
Settore MED/49 - Scienze Tecniche Dietetiche Applicate
Marco Giammanco, Gaetano Leto (2019). Selenium and Autoimmune Thyroiditis. EC NUTRITION, 14.
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