Though selenium is considered a trace mineral—meaning our bodies don’t need a ton of it—it still has an important role to play in our overall health (more on this below). And yes, eating foods rich in ...

Here are some of the most remarkable benefits of this powerful nutrient. Selenium protects the body’s cells from damage ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Taking extra selenium supplements offers no protection against heart disease - at least among people who already get enough of the mineral in their diets, according to a ...

Share on Pinterest Researchers hope that the healthspan benefits of selenium supplementation in mice will translate into humans. Basak Gurbuz Derman/Getty Images Researchers have shown that methionine ...