What is it about?
Selenium is an important micronutrient and component of proteins aimed at reducing oxidative stress such as glutathione peroxidase (GPx). We have shown a protective role for selenium and GPx on both the micro- and macrovasculature in a young, healthy bi-ethnic population.
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Why is it important?
Our findings suggest the importance in maintaining optimal selenium levels for adequate functioning of the antioxidant system and vascular protection against oxidative stress.
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It was a privilege to witness the development of a young scientist during the writing of this article.
Carina Mels
North-West University
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This page is a summary of: The Association of Measures of the Micro- and Macro-Vasculature with Selenium and GPx Activity in a Young Bi-Ethnic Population: The African-PREDICT Study, Journal of the American College of Nutrition, March 2019, Taylor & Francis,
DOI: 10.1080/07315724.2019.1570479.
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