Selenium Risk Curve
Cross-source consensus on Selenium Risk Curve from 1 sources and 4 claims.
1 sources · 4 claims
Risks & contraindications
Highlighted claims
- Selenium has a U-shaped risk curve in which both too little and too much can cause problems. — Selenium for Hashimoto's Thyroiditis
- Selenium deficiency can impair selenium-dependent antioxidant enzymes and make oxidative stress and inflammation harder to control. — Selenium for Hashimoto's Thyroiditis
- Excessive selenium intake may act as a pro-oxidant, interfere with normal cell signaling, and increase oxidative stress. — Selenium for Hashimoto's Thyroiditis
- Selenium's benefits are presented as existing within a target range, with risks rising outside that range. — Selenium for Hashimoto's Thyroiditis