The increase in global lifespan has in turn increased the prevalence of osteoarthritis which
is now the most common type of arthritis. Cartilage tissue located on articular joints erodes …

Selenium is an essential microelement involved in various biological processes. Selenium
deficiency increases the risk of human immunodeficiency virus infection, cancer …

Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common joint disorder in the United States. Symptomatic knee
OA occurs in 10% men and 13% in women aged 60 years or older. The number of people …

This review covers current knowledge of selenium in the environment, dietary intakes,
metabolism and status, functions in the body, thyroid hormone metabolism, antioxidant …

Iodine deficiency has multiple adverse effects in humans, termed iodine deficiency
disorders, due to inadequate thyroid hormone production. Globally, it is estimated that 2 …

Iodine is an essential component of the hormones produced by the thyroid gland. Thyroid
hormones, and therefore iodine, are essential for mammalian life. Iodine deficiency is a …

The trace element selenium is an essential micronutrient that is required for the biosynthesis
of selenocysteine-containing selenoproteins. Most of the known selenoproteins are …

Selenium is an essential trace element of importance to human biology and health.
Increasing evidence suggests that this mineral plays an important role in normal growth and …

The human skeleton, made of 206 bones, plays vital roles including supporting the body,
protecting organs, enabling movement, and storing minerals. Bones are made of organic …

Recent identification of new selenocysteine-containing proteins has revealed relationships
between the two trace elements selenium (Se) and iodine and the hormone network …