Prevent cognitive decline
Selenium has many benefits for cognitive health. Studies have shown that it can help to prevent cognitive decline, as well as improve cognitive function in those who are already experiencing some decline.
Selenium does this by protecting the brain from oxidative stress and inflammation, which are both major contributors to cognitive decline. Additionally, it has been shown to increase levels of important brain chemicals like serotonin and dopamine, which are essential for healthy brain function.
References
- https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/selenium/
- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8658851/#:~:text=Se%20is%20a%20trace%20mineral,selenium%20supplementation%20in%20these%20conditions.
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34515010/#:~:text=Selenium%20nanoparticles%20have%20anticancer%20activity,of%20migration%20and%20invasion%20processes.
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25175508/
- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1829306/#:~:text=In%20observational%20studies%2C%20a%2050,in%20coronary%20heart%20disease%20risk.