Selenium Its Molecular Biology and Role in Human Health /

• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Other Authors: Hatfield, Dolph L. (Editor), Berry, Marla J. (Editor), Gladyshev, Vadim N. (Editor)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Boston, MA : Springer US, 2006.
• Edition: Second Edition.
• Subjects: Medicine.; Cancer research.; Immunology.; Nutrition.; Oncology.; Medical biochemistry.; Biochemistry.; Biomedicine.; Cancer Research.; Biochemistry, general.; Medical Biochemistry.

Selenium is an essential trace element in the diet of humans and many other life forms. As discussed in this book, selenium plays an important role in preventing certain forms of cancer, heart disease and other cardiovascular and muscle disorders. Evidence points to numerous other health benefits in...