Category Archives: Selenium

Minerals and Immunity

Posted on January 21, 2022 by Robert Barrington

Mineral deficiencies arise through various mechanisms and are prevalent in both Western nations and the developing world. Mineral deficiencies can have an impact on host immunity and a number of mineral deficiencies are known to cause severe immune dysfunction. Copper … Continue reading →

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Selenium and Human Immune Health

Posted on January 11, 2022 by Robert Barrington

Selenium is an essential trace mineral that is required for human health. Without adequate selenium in the diet disease is inevitable. Selenium is required because it forms part of a number of important cellular components called selenoproteins, where selenocysteine molecules … Continue reading →

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More Evidence of Selenium Deficiencies: New Zealand

Posted on May 21, 2021 by Robert Barrington

Selenium is an essential trace mineral required for the correct functions of cells. In this role selenium forms part of a group of proteins called selenoproteins. One important selenoprotein is glutathione peroxidase, a selenoprotein required as an antioxidant in cells. … Continue reading →

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Nutritional Supplements for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

Posted on April 2, 2021 by Robert Barrington

Obsessive compulsive disorder is a form of anxiety characterised by obsessive behaviour. A number of supplements have been investigated as possible treatments for this disorder, and many have been found to be beneficial. Here is a list of some of … Continue reading →

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Selenium and Immunity

Posted on February 13, 2021 by Robert Barrington
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Why Do Brazil Nuts Contain Large Amounts of Selenium

Posted on September 29, 2020 by Robert Barrington

Brazil nuts are a good source of the essential mineral selenium. In fact eating brazil nuts makes it possible to easily obtain the recommended intake for selenium. But why are brazil nuts in particular such a good source of selenium? … Continue reading →

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Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

Posted on May 2, 2020 by Robert Barrington
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Antioxidants as Therapy for Low Mood

Posted on November 14, 2019 by Robert Barrington

Exposure to stress is a primary factor in the development of mood disorders. Stress is able to cause mood disorders because one of the downstream effects of the presence of high levels of stress hormones is the production of inflammation … Continue reading →

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Brazil Nut Trees: Selenium

Posted on October 27, 2019 by Robert Barrington
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Selenium Supplements and Mood in the Elderly

Posted on August 19, 2019 by Robert Barrington

A selenium deficient diet is known to increase the risk of mood disorders including anxiety and depression. A high selenium diet or selenium supplements can reverse a selenium deficiency and also improve mood. A number of studies have investigated the … Continue reading →

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