Effect of selenium supplementation on musculoskeletal health in older women: a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial

Summary: Background: Observational and preclinical studies show associations between selenium status, bone health, and physical function. Most adults in Europe have serum selenium below the optimum range. We hypothesised that selenium supplementation could reduce pro-resorptive actions of reactive...

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Main Authors: Jennifer S Walsh, PhD, Richard M Jacques, PhD, Lutz Schomburg, ProfPhD, Tom R Hill, ProfPhD, John C Mathers, ProfPhD, Graham R Williams, ProfPhD, Richard Eastell, ProfMD
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2021-04-01
Series:The Lancet. Healthy Longevity
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666756821000519