Study finds role of selenium in prevention of cancer

Published On 2021-12-28 09:16 GMT | Update On 2021-12-28 09:16 GMT

According to a new study, having a high selenium level may not prevent the development of cancer. The links between kidney cancer and multiple myeloma must be confirmed in well-powered investigations.

As the evidence for a link between selenium and cancer risk is ambiguous, this study was conducted by Shuai Yuan and team with the objective to investigate the links between selenium levels and 22 different types of cancer, as well as any cancer.

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Will Higher Selenium Status Prevent Cancer Risk?

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Study finds role of selenium in prevention of cancer

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