Selenium Supplement for Obesity and Diabetes

Abstract

The beneficial effects of selenium (Se) as a trace element in chronic metabolic disease had been well reported in many studies. A change of Se level in human affects body metabolism significantly. The mechanism through which the Se improves diabetes, hyperglycemia and obesity is by relieving insulin resistance, reducing appetite and upregulating genes for fatty acid breakdown. The most important effect of Se is the regulation of the immune system. The present studies reveal that Se and Se-enriched products can be considered as promising candidates for the treatment of chronic metabolic diseases especially diabetes and obesity.