Selenium and human health in developing countries - Softcover

Mohamed Niazy Abdou, Magdy

Softcover

ISBN 10: 6207805658 ISBN 13: 9786207805655

Verlag: LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing, 2024

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Selenium is an essential trace element that plays a crucial role in human health. It is necessary for the proper functioning of various enzymes and proteins in the body, and it also acts as an antioxidant, protecting cells from damage caused by free radicals. While selenium deficiency is rare in developed countries where diets are typically diverse and balanced, it can be a significant health concern in developing countries.Inadequate intake of selenium through diet is the primary cause of selenium deficiency. This deficiency can lead to various health problems, including weakened immune function, increased risk of certain types of cancer, impaired cognitive function, and infertility. In developing countries, where malnutrition and limited access to nutritious foods are prevalent, selenium deficiency can be more common.

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Prof. Magdy Mohamed Niazy has more than 20 years of research and published more than 30 research papers and 40 books. He is Assistant Professor, Environmental Science at A.R.C, Cairo and Ph.D. in Environmental Sciences, Institute of Environmental Studies and Research (IESR) Ain Shams University, Cairo.

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• Verlag: LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2024
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 6207805658
• ISBN 13: 9786207805655
• Einband: Taschenbuch
• Anzahl der Seiten: 276
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