Selenium Supplementation Improves Glutathione Peroxidase Activity in Alzheimer’s Patients

Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Analysis of a systemic review of 11 studies and a meta-analysis including 6 papers show that selenium supplementation increased MDA levels significantly by an average of 0.95 (0.44, 1.45) times (p = 0.0002). Furthermore, Se only supplementation significantly increased GPX activity by an average of 0.95 (0.59, 1.31) times (p = 0.00001).  (more…)

Zinc and Selenium Improve Thyroid Function in Obese, Hypothyroid Women

Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In this 12-week study of 68 obese female adults with hypothyroidism, those who supplemented with zinc or a zinc-selenium combination had a significant improvement in thyroid hormones (free T3 and T4); however, additional tests are needed to determine if  a combination of selenium-zinc or zinc alone are effective in preventing thyroid dysfunction. (more…)