Though selenium is considered a trace mineral—meaning our bodies don’t need a ton of it—it still has an important role to play in our overall health (more on this below). And yes, eating foods rich in ...

Selenium is a mineral that is essential for fighting infections, thyroid function, hormone metabolism, and cellular health. It is found in foods and supplements. About 25% to 46% of the body’s ...

Both raw cashews and roasted cashews can provide iron and selenium, but raw cashews deliver slightly more of both essential ...

Selenium is an essential element for life in humans and other animals, and selenium deficiency can be a major health problem. Because of that, farmers and ranchers sometimes try to get more selenium ...

Adding the nutrient selenium to diets protects against obesity and provides metabolic benefits to mice, according to a new study. Adding the nutrient selenium to diets protects against obesity and ...

In an article in the April issue of Aquatic Toxicology, a USDA Forest Service researcher warns that the impacts of selenium on freshwater fish populations may become more widespread as human ...

Adding the nutrient selenium to diets protects against obesity and provides metabolic benefits to mice, according to a study published today in eLife. The results could lead to interventions that ...

The micromineral selenium plays a vital role in equine immune function, especially in the mare and foal. Selenium transfer through the placenta and milk has been shown to influence neonatal selenium ...

Barbie Cervoni, MS, RD, CD/N, CDE, is a registered dietitian (RD) and certified diabetes care and education specialist (CDCES). She has spent most of her career counseling patients with diabetes, ...