Selenium, an essential trace mineral, is looking increasingly important in helping determine human longevity. A major new analysis of population studies involving 67,534 people suggests that individuals with higher selenium levels are significantly less likely to die early from any cause, including heart disease and cancer. The findings point to an urgent and often overlooked public health issue: selenium deficiency may be silently contributing to millions of preventable deaths worldwide.
Gliomas, a type of brain tumor, are rare but deadly. Making up around 80 percent of all adult malignant brain cancers, their high mortality rate makes them a major health concern. Seeking solutions, researchers have long been interested in whether antioxidant vitamins could help prevent these tumors. A 2024 study examines this topic and confirms that people with high intakes of vitamin C have a lower risk of developing them.
In 2018, scientists at the Dr. Rath Research Institute in California published a study demonstrating for the first time that consistent daily supplementation with vitamin C can protect against heart disease. The study shows that irregular intakes of this essential micronutrient do not achieve the same beneficial effect. Published in the International Journal of Cardiovascular Research, the study further supports the importance of a consistent, sufficient intake of vitamin C in ensuring an optimum profile of blood risk factors, vascular wall integrity, and optimal cardiovascular health.
