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New insights and emerging disease-modifying drugs for Alzheimer’s disease treatment

A recent review published in Biochemical Pharmacology summarized the ongoing research, providing insights into pathophysiology and emerging drugs for Alzheimer’s disease (AD).

31 Mar 2023

Unlocking the potential of green seaweeds: Study explores nutrients, active substances

Researchers discuss the main nutrients and active substances associated with different green seaweeds, along with their biological activities and applications.

30 Mar 2023

Why men should eat more plants: the effect of mediterranean plant-forward diets on health

Researchers performed a systematic review of existing data to investigate whether plant-forward (PF) diets could improve male health.

29 Mar 2023

Mercury and urinary arsenobetaine in blood are strong biomarkers for seafood consumption among pregnant women

Mercury content in RBCs and arsenobetaine in urine could be considered seafood consumption biomarkers during pregnancy.

10 Mar 2023

Regular consumption of colorful fruits and vegetables could help prevent prostate cancer

Men who consume colourful fruits and vegetables on a regular basis are less likely to be diagnosed with prostate cancer (PC), according to new research by University of South Australia scientists.

9 Mar 2023

An overview of the anti-inflammatory effects of nuts

Researchers summarize existing literature on the effects of consuming nuts on biomarkers of inflammation and oxidative stress.

28 Feb 2023

What is the impact of mushroom consumption on cardiometabolic health?

Researchers reviewed the effect of mushroom consumption on the risk factors, morbidity, and mortality associated with cardiometabolic diseases.

24 Feb 2023

What is the importance of vitamin B12 supplementation in plant-based diets?

Researchers emphasize the importance of vitamin B12 supplementation for individuals consuming a plant-based or vegan diet.

9 Dec 2022

Researchers identify micronutrient supplementation to reduce cardiovascular risk

Healthy diets are rich in antioxidants like amino acids, omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin C, but exactly how beneficial these micronutrients are for cardiovascular health has long been controversial.

6 Dec 2022

SARS-CoV-2 virus alters the composition of breast milk, research shows

A research team from the University of Huelva in collaboration with the MilkCORONA initiative has demonstrated that the SARS-CoV-2 virus alters the composition of breast milk.

19 Oct 2022

Many neurocognitive benefits conferred on children born to mothers who eat fish

In a recent study published in the Neurotoxicology journal, researchers explored the benefits of fish consumption in pregnant women.

12 Sep 2022

The effects of taurine supplementation on biomarkers of oxidative stress in women aged 55 to 70

Researchers investigated the effects of supplementing taurine on the biomarkers of oxidative stress in females.

8 Sep 2022

The role of some important antioxidants in major clinical outcomes of subjects with COVID-19

Researchers investigated the role of antioxidants such as selenium, zinc, α-lipoic acid, and vitamins A, E, D, and C in improving the clinical outcomes of COVID-19.

8 Sep 2022

Mercury level during pregnancy not likely to affect child development provided the mother eats fish

A woman's mercury level during pregnancy is unlikely to have an adverse effect on the development of the child provided that the mother eats fish, according to a new University of Bristol-led study.

5 Sep 2022

What is the association between diet of lactating mothers and breast milk oxidant-antioxidant status?

Researchers assessed the association between maternal diet and the oxidant-antioxidant status in breast milk.

12 Aug 2022

Supplementing diet with amino acid taurine could be a viable nutritional strategy to combat aging

When our cells process the oxygen we breathe and the food we eat every day in order to survive, they generate potentially toxic by-products popularly known as "free radicals".

20 Jul 2022

Inexpensive daily diet supplementation in pregnancy can reduce complications at birth, study shows

A six-year study of nearly 100,000 women in Botswana has provided new evidence that relatively inexpensive daily diet supplementation of iron, folic acid and vitamin supplementation in pregnancy can reduce complications at birth.

11 May 2022

Study finds promising new treatment for patients with behavioral variant frontotemporal dementia

A Monash University led study has found a promising new treatment for patients with behavioural variant frontotemporal dementia, the second most common form of dementia in the under 60s – resulting in a stabilising of what would normally be escalating behavioural issues, and a slowing of brain shrinkage due to the disease.

6 May 2022

Dietary influences on long COVID in children

A new study discusses possible mechanisms of long COVID in children and how they might relate to their dietary intake of important vitamins and elements.

13 Apr 2022

Durable selenium nanoparticle fabrics with antiviral and antibacterial properties

Researchers graft SeNPs on polyester fabric through a flat screen-printing technique and observed their antimicrobial activity.

8 Mar 2022

Selenium News and Research

Latest Selenium News and Research

New insights and emerging disease-modifying drugs for Alzheimer’s disease treatment

Unlocking the potential of green seaweeds: Study explores nutrients, active substances

Why men should eat more plants: the effect of mediterranean plant-forward diets on health

Mercury and urinary arsenobetaine in blood are strong biomarkers for seafood consumption among pregnant women

Regular consumption of colorful fruits and vegetables could help prevent prostate cancer

An overview of the anti-inflammatory effects of nuts

What is the impact of mushroom consumption on cardiometabolic health?

What is the importance of vitamin B12 supplementation in plant-based diets?

Researchers identify micronutrient supplementation to reduce cardiovascular risk

SARS-CoV-2 virus alters the composition of breast milk, research shows

Many neurocognitive benefits conferred on children born to mothers who eat fish

The effects of taurine supplementation on biomarkers of oxidative stress in women aged 55 to 70

The role of some important antioxidants in major clinical outcomes of subjects with COVID-19

Mercury level during pregnancy not likely to affect child development provided the mother eats fish

What is the association between diet of lactating mothers and breast milk oxidant-antioxidant status?

Supplementing diet with amino acid taurine could be a viable nutritional strategy to combat aging

Inexpensive daily diet supplementation in pregnancy can reduce complications at birth, study shows

Study finds promising new treatment for patients with behavioral variant frontotemporal dementia

Dietary influences on long COVID in children

Durable selenium nanoparticle fabrics with antiviral and antibacterial properties

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Natural products: the next frontier in drug discovery

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