Selenium - Glossary

Selenium

Posted By on Dec 4, 2008 | 0 comments

An essential trace mineral.  Selenium is required for the functioning of various selenoproteins – which are selenium-dependent enzymes.  Certain selenoproteins, such as the glutathione peroxidases, are responsible for reducing reactive oxygen species. Selenoproteins are also vital to thryoid hormone regulation.

See the Linus Pauling Institute Micronutrient Information Center for more details.

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