Association between selenium status and metabolic syndrome and its biomarkers

Background: Since selenium (Se) constitutes a functional part of antioxidant enzymes, this element is considered to counteract oxidative stress in metabolic syndrome (MetS). Materials and methods: Literature was screened for publications from January 2010 up to November 2019. Keywords in various combinations were used. Results: Conflicting data were found for a possible correlation of MetS and various indicators of Se status. For Se levels in human blood, most of the publications tend to indicate a positive association with biomarkers of MetS, especially parameters in the lipid profile. Conclusion: The complex character of MetS and the various diagnostic criteria and biomarkers used are factors contributing to the conflicting results. Other confounding factors are the sampled population with variation in baseline Se level, age, gender, size of the groups, and lack of control on medication and other antioxidants taken.

Jaar van publicatie:2021

Trefwoorden:A1 Journal article

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BOF-publication weight:0.1

CSS-citation score:1

Authors from:Higher Education

Toegankelijkheid:Open