The Claim
Long-term administration of selenium nanoparticles (50 μg Se/kg/day for 24 weeks) in apolipoprotein E-deficient mice on a high-fat diet is associated with increased liver and kidney injury, as indicated by elevated serum biomarkers and histological damage.
What the research says
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In apolipoprotein E-deficient mice fed a high-fat diet, daily selenium nanoparticle supplementation at 50 μg Se/kg for 24 weeks is linked to higher levels of liver and kidney injury markers and more tissue damage.
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Long-term administration of selenium nanoparticles (50 μg Se/kg/day for 24 weeks) in apolipoprotein E-deficient mice on a high-fat diet is associated with increased liver and kidney injury, as indicated by elevated serum biomarkers and histological damage.
Selenium nanoparticles build up in the liver and kidneys, where they block the body's natural antioxidant defenses, causing harmful molecules to accumulate and damage cells. At the same time, the liver starts making too much fat and releasing it into the blood, which further stresses the organs. This double hit of oxidative damage and fat overload breaks down liver and kidney tissue, leading to measurable injury.
What the research says
1 studyIn mice with high cholesterol, giving them selenium nanoparticles for six months made their liver and kidneys more damaged, not healthier — exactly what the claim says.
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