Many viral, thyroid, neurological, ophthalmologival, dermatological and cardiovascular pathologies related to oxidative stress would appear to be caused by a selenium deficit.
This book brings readers up to date with the latest findings about this vital trace element and looks at its role in the physical and chemical reactions connected with the activity of various proteins and enzymes.
The following issues are dealt with: presence of selenium in the food chain, its bioavailability in humans, how it interacts with other minerals and vitamins with a view to combating oxidative stress, and its galenical forms in some, though not necessarily all, specialities.
A chapter is devoted to the legal status of selenium.
The links between selenium deficits and cancer, revealed by retrospective epidemiological studies and by the results of research on proposed supplements, are also recorded. Restoring a satisfactory level of selenium in the body is believed to substantially reduce the risk of certain cancers, such as prostate cancer.
Selenium could therefore become one of the nutritional pillars of the 21st century, thanks to optimized intake and broader use of the element for therapeutic purposes.
Contents:
Place du sélénium dans les réactions pshysicochimiques et contribution à l’activité de différentes protéines et enzymes
Formes chimiques, biodisponibilités et toxicologie
Formes galéniques
Aspects réglementaires
Le sélénium à travers les différentes pathologies. Situations de carences et bénéfices d’une supplémentation.
Le sélénium et les performances physiques
Sélénium et cancers
Conclusions et perspectives
Selenium: An update
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