Over the past 50 years more than 100000 scientific papers not to mentionpopular articles and books have been written about Selenium. Thesepublications continue ... » 

Over the past 50 years more than 100000 scientific papers not to mentionpopular articles and books have been written about Selenium. Thesepublications continue to appear without showing any sign of diminution today.This mass of writing makes it very difficult for anyone who is not a dedicatedand specialized scientist to get a clear picture of what is now known aboutthe element and its role in human health. The second edition of Selenium inFood and Health takes into account the considerable amount of fresh informationthat has been published over the past decade by investigators from a widerange of specialties not all of which at first glance might appear to havemuch to do with human health. It presents information in an easytofollowmanner for the general reader who wants to make an informed judgment about thecompeting claims for and against Seleniums value as a nutritional supplementand for professionals who want to keep abreast of the latest findings about itspotential role in the management of human health. TOCPreface. Introduction.The biology of selenium. Selenium metabolism. Selenium in health and diseaseI The agricultural connection. Selenium in health and disease II Endemicseleniumrelated conditions in humans. Selenium in health and disease IIINonendemic seleniumresponsive conditions cancer and coronary vasculardisease. Selenium in health and disease IV The immune response and otherseleniumrelated conditions. Selenium in health and disease V Seleniumdeficiency in search of a disease? Selenium in foods. Selenium in diets.Index. «