Institute of Food Sciences, Department of Food Biotechnology and Microbiology, Warsaw University of Life Sciences-SGGW, Warsaw, Poland.
Adv Food Nutr Res. 2021;96:417-429. doi: 10.1016/bs.afnr.2021.02.019. Epub 2021 Apr 5.
Selenium (Se) is an element commonly found in the environment at different levels. Its compounds are found in soil, water, and air. This element is also present in raw materials of plant and animal origin, so it can be introduced into human organisms through food. Selenium is a cofactor of enzymes responsible for the antioxidant protection of the body and plays an important role in regulating inflammatory processes in the body. A deficiency in selenium is associated with a number of viral diseases, including COVID-19. This element, taken in excess, may have a toxic effect in the form of joint diseases and diseases of the blood system. Persistent selenium deficiency in the body may also impact infertility, and in such cases supplementation is needed.
硒（Se）是一种在环境中不同水平普遍存在的元素。其化合物存在于土壤、水和空气中。这种元素也存在于植物和动物源性原料中，因此可以通过食物进入人体。硒是负责机体抗氧化保护的酶的辅助因子，在调节机体炎症过程中发挥着重要作用。硒缺乏与多种病毒疾病有关，包括 COVID-19。过量摄入这种元素可能会以关节疾病和血液系统疾病的形式产生毒性作用。机体中持续的硒缺乏也可能会影响生育能力，在这种情况下需要进行补充。
