improved collagen organization and tensile strength (PMID: 21030672) Gastrointestinal: Protection against NSAID-induced ulcers, IBD models, fistula healing in preclinical studies (PMID: 31158953) Nerve: Enhanced sciatic nerve regeneration
enhanced collagen organization
It often causes rigidness and tremors, slow movement, and loss of balance
Jou RJ, Minshew NJ, Keshavan MS, Vitale MP, Hardan AY
For cretinism in iodine-deficient areas, Se supplementation should not be promoted prior to iodine supplementation or when there is no plan for iodine supplementation, as stated by the American Thyroid Association, The differential intakes of iodine, Se, or both in different regions must be considered before any action for Se supplementation is taken ( 3.4 Se and thyroid tumors The incidence of thyroid cancer has been on the rise in the past decades, increasing faster than any other cancer ( In addition to increasing the risk of disease, Se deficiency is also strongly associated with the progression of thyroid cancer
Additionally, the absorption rate of subcutaneous injection is slower compared to intramuscular and intravenous