Selenium for preventing cancer
Vinceti M, Filippini T, Del Giovane C, Dennert G, Zwahlen M, Brinkman M, Zeegers MP, Horneber M, D'Amico R, Crespi CM
Published in Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews
Key Findings
Randomised evidence shows no reduction in cancer incidence or mortality with selenium supplementation, alongside increased risk of type 2 diabetes and some dermatological effects.
Conclusions
Selenium supplementation does not prevent cancer and carries potential harms.
Limitations
Observational data confounded; trials in replete populations.
Supplements Studied
Randomised evidence shows no reduction in cancer incidence or mortality with selenium supplementation, alongside increased risk of type 2 diabetes.
Outcomes Measured
Selenium supplementation produced no reduction in cancer incidence or mortality despite antioxidant rationale.
Related Health Concerns
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