Selenium - NHRI

Selenium Levels Linked to Colorectal Cancer Risk in Women

by Antonella | Apr 21, 2016 | 2015, Cancer, Colorectal (Colon), Selenium

Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In 1932 subjects, half of whom had colorectal cancer, women with higher levels of selenium had 36% lower risk of colorectal cancer. (more…)

Increasing Dietary Selenium may Accelerate Mesothelioma Growth

by Becky | Apr 14, 2016 | 2014, Cancer, Mesothelioma, Selenium

Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Research finds that increasing concentrations of selenium causes certain malignant mesothelioma tumors to proliferate and grow.
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Brazilian Nut Consumption Improves Health in Obese Women

by nhri | Oct 1, 2012 | 2012, Blood Lipids, Cardiovascular Health, Nuts and Seeds, Selenium, Weight Control

Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In a study of 37 severely obese women, all were deficient in selenium before the study and consumed one Brazil nut per day (one nut provides over 5 times the RDA of selenium). After 8 weeks all were sufficient in selenium and increased HDL (good) cholesterol by 18%. (more…)

Selenium and Prostate Cancer: Finding the Happy Medium

by nhri | Aug 1, 2012 | 2012, Cancer, Men's Health, Prostate Cancer, Selenium

Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Nine out of 12 reviewed studies found the optimal plasma serum selenium that significantly lowers prostate cancer risk to be 60 – 170 ng/ml while a toenail selenium range of 0.85 – 0.94ng/g decreases prostate cancer risk by 30%. (more…)

Moderate Intake of Selenium May Allow Essential Selenium Utilizing Proteins to Function at the Expense of Non-Essential Selenium Proteins: Triage Theory

by nhri | Jun 30, 2011 | 2011, Minerals, Selenium

Written by Susan Sweeny Johnson, PhD, Biochem. (more…)

A Mineral Showing Promise in Reducing Bladder Cancer Risk

by nhri | Oct 22, 2010 | 2010, Bladder Health, Cancer, Selenium

Written by Jessica Patella, ND. High levels of selenium have been shown to decrease risk of bladder cancer by 39%. (more…)

Study Suggests How Selenium Maintains Prostate Health

by nhri | Oct 18, 2010 | 2010, Men's Health, Men's Health - Prostate, Selenium

Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In this study of 248 men with prostate cancer, those with blood levels of 87-95 micrograms/L had a 40% reduced risk of prostate cancer compared to those with blood levels below 78.9 micrograms/Liter. Selenium blood levels above 95 micrograms/L significantly reduced prostate cancer risk by 11%. (more…)

What is Oxidative Stress Doing to Your Arteries and What Supplements Can Help?

by nhri | Jul 23, 2010 | 2010, Blood Lipids, Blood Pressure, Cardiovascular Health, Circulatory Health, CoQ10 (Coenzyme Q10), Selenium, Vitamin C, Vitamin E

Written by Jessica Patella, ND. 70 participants with cardiovascular risk factors received 1000 mg vitamin C, 4oo IU vitamin E, 120 mg CoQ10, and 200 mg selenium per day or a placebo. Improvements were seen in systolic blood pressure 6.2%, large artery flexability 13.4%, small artery flexability 29.6%, a blood glucose marker by 10.6%, good cholesterol (HDL) by 18.5%, and triglycerides by 10%. (more…)

Selenium Helps Blood Sugar Health in Men

by nhri | May 4, 2010 | 2010, Blood Sugar, Pancreatic Health, Selenium

Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Researchers found that men with the highest levels of selenium had a 52% reduced risk of diabetes, compared to those with the lowest selenium levels. (more…)

Selenium Found to Help Skin Health

by nhri | Jul 8, 2009 | 2009, Selenium, Skin Health

Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Researchers found that out of 485 patients, those with the high blood levels of selenium had a 57% decreased risk of basal cell carcinoma and a 63% reduced risk of squamous cell carcinoma, compared to those with the lowest selenium blood levels. (more…)

Supplementation Helps Manage Pain for Chronic Pancreatitis Sufferers

by nhri | Mar 10, 2009 | 2009, Carotenoids, Methionine, Pancreatic Health, Selenium, Vitamin C, Vitamin E

Written by Susan Sweeny Johnson, PhD, Biochem. In a test with 127 patients with pancreatitis, a test group received an antioxidant mix with vitamin E, vitamin C, selenium, beta carotene and 2 grams methionine. Researchers found 20% more pain free days in the test group compared to the controls. (more…)

Vitamin E in Combination with Selenium Shown to Induce Self-Destruction of Human Prostate Cancer Cells

by nhri | Dec 4, 2008 | 2008, Men's Health, Prostate Cancer, Selenium, Vitamin E

Written by Susan Sweeny Johnson, PhD, Biochem. When vitamin E and selenium were used in combination against prostate cancer cell lines, cell viability was decreased by 40-70% and cancer cell growth was significantly decreased (30%) while normal prostate cells were not affected. (more…)

Selenium Supplements May Reduce the Risk of Breast Cancer in Women Genetically at Risk

by nhri | Jul 24, 2008 | 2005, Breast Cancer, Cancer, Selenium

Written by Susan Sweeny Johnson, PhD, Biochem. DNA breaks decreased significantly after selenium supplementation. (more…)

Selenium Improves Muscle Health in Elderly

by nhri | Jul 1, 2008 | 2007, Aging, Minerals, Selenium

Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Research shows that out of 900 patients, those with the lowest 20% of selenium blood levels were 64%, 80%, and 66% more likely to have significantly decreased hip, knee and grip strength respectively, compared to those in the highest 20% of selenium blood levels. (more…)