systematic_review
2013
High Quality
Selenium supplementation for the primary prevention of cardiovascular disease
Rees K, Hartley L, Day C, Flowers N, Clarke A, Stranges S
Published in Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews
Key Findings
Selenium supplements did not reduce cardiovascular events or all-cause mortality and increased the risk of type 2 diabetes in one large trial.
Conclusions
Selenium should not be used for cardiovascular prevention.
Limitations
Trials mostly conducted in selenium-replete populations.
Supplements Studied
Selenium
Mineral
Selenium supplements did not reduce cardiovascular events or all-cause mortality.
Outcomes Measured
Selenium supplements did not reduce cardiovascular events or all-cause mortality.
Related Health Concerns
Study Details
Year:2013
Sample Size:19,715
0Quality Score:9/10
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