Additionally, iodothyronine deiodinases, which are selenium-dependent enzymes, regulate the conversion of T 4 to the biologically active T 3 (Arthur et al., 1992)
New insights into oxidative and reductive stress responses and their relation to the anticancer activity of selenium-containing compounds as hydrogen selenide donors
This study also noted side effects of the KD: five individuals on the KD experienced GI disturbances, compared to two patients in the control group who reported similar symptoms
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Role of glutathione redox status in liver injury
It also contributes to increased body fat, further exacerbating hormonal imbalances.5 Poor detoxification : Excess estrogen must be detoxified, and you need a healthy gut and liver for that