This review covers current knowledge of selenium in the dietary intake, its bioavailability,
metabolism, functions, biomarkers, supplementation and toxicity, as well as its relationship …

Selenium is a trace element which fulfils important functions in the organism. Its deficit may
cause acute disorders, but an overdose can also lead to severe consequences. The …

Parabacteroides distasonis (P. distasonis) plays an important role in human health,
including diabetes, colorectal cancer and inflammatory bowel disease. Here, we show that …

Background and aims Combined probiotic and selenium supplementation may improve
Alzheimer's disease (AD) by correcting metabolic abnormalities, and attenuating …

Selenium (Se) is an essential element for maintaining human health. The biological effects
and toxicity of Se compounds in humans are related to their chemical forms and …

Background The liver is a well-known player in the metabolism and removal of drugs. Drug
metabolizing enzymes in the liver detoxify drugs and xenobiotics, ultimately leading to the …

During oxidative stress, an important factor in the development of many diseases, cellular
oxidative and antioxidant activities are imbalanced due to various internal and external …

Mercuric chloride (HgCl 2) is a widespread inorganic mercury with digestive toxicity. The
pancreas is an important digestive organ in animals, and pancreatic fibrosis (PF) is a major …

Lycium barbarum polysaccharides (LBPs) have multiple biological and pharmacological
functions, including antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and anticancer activities. This research …

Heat stress as a result of global warming has harmful consequences for livestock and is thus
becoming an urgent issue for animal husbandry worldwide. Ruminants, growing pigs, and …