Selenium acts as a powerful antioxidant in the body. It's a key component of special proteins that help the body make enzymes ...

If there’s one mineral that doesn’t get nearly enough attention in everyday health conversations, it’s selenium. It’s not as flashy as iron or calcium. It doesn’t trend like magnesium or zinc. But for ...

Adding the nutrient selenium to diets protects against obesity and provides metabolic benefits to mice, according to a new study. Adding the nutrient selenium to diets protects against obesity and ...

Holly has a degree in Medical Biochemistry from the University of Leicester. Her scientific interests include genomics, personalized medicine, and bioethics.View full profile Holly has a degree in ...