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. Diabetes now affects 24 million Americans and costs our healthcare system $174...
Selenium Found to Help 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...
Supplementation Helps Manage Pain for Chronic Pancreatitis Sufferers
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...
Vitamin E in Combination with Selenium Shown to Induce Self-Destruction of Human Prostate Cancer Cells
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...
Selenium Supplements May Reduce the Risk of Breast Cancer in Women Genetically at Risk
Written by Susan Sweeny Johnson, PhD, Biochem. DNA breaks decreased significantly after selenium supplementation. Some inherited previously identified genetic mutations predispose women to develop breast cancer.(1-4) One of the most well known mutations is in the...
Selenium Improves Muscle Health in Elderly
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...
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