Selenium (Se), which can be both hazardous and beneficial to plants, animals and humans,
plays a pivotal role in regulating soil-plant-human ecosystem functions. The biogeochemical …

Abstract Background Selenium (Se) is an essential element for mammals and its deficiency
in the diet is a global problem. Plants accumulate Se and thus represent a major source of …

This paper reviewed the Se in the environment (including total Se in soil, water, plants, and
food), the daily Se intake and Se content in human hair were also examined to elucidate Se …

Objective: This narrative review gives an overview on the essential role of adequate nutrition
to an optimally functioning immune defence. Micronutrients act as regulators of the immune …

Understanding the bioavailability of selenium (Se) in the soil–plant system plays a vital role
in phytoremediation and agronomic biofortification strategies. This review aimed to (a) …

Selenium (Se) is a beneficial element to higher plants. Application of Se at low
concentrations enhances the antioxidant metabolism reducing the reactive oxygen species …

Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a constellation of metabolic derangements, including central
obesity, insulin resistance, hypertension, glucose intolerance, and dyslipidemia. The …

Selenium (Se) is a widely distributed trace element with dual (beneficial or toxic) effects for
humans, animals, and plants. The availability of Se in the soil is reliant on the structure of the …

Selenium (Se) is an essential dietary trace element that plays an important role in the
prevention of inflammation, cardiovascular diseases, infections, and cancer. Selenoproteins …

Selenium-biofortified wheat can substantially improve human nutrition, by reducing
selenium deficiency in humans. In this study, field trials were conducted to investigate the …