Selenium pour Vaccine Response Support
C Preuves Preuves limitées issues de petites études, mais certains signaux positifs existent.Adequate selenium status is associated with enhanced natural killer cell activity and improved vaccine response, particularly in elderly populations. Supplementation in deficient individuals may help restore optimal immune responses to vaccination.
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En conclusion
Adequate selenium status is associated with enhanced natural killer cell activity and improved vaccine response, particularly in elderly populations. Supplementation in deficient individuals may help restore optimal immune responses to vaccination.
Key Study Findings
Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
n=7014
Trace Elements and Risk of Immune-Mediated Skin Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.
Dose: None
vs: Placebo
Effet: Standardized mean differences reported for each element and disease combination (specific values not
None
Review
A scoping review: the impact of nutritional status on the efficacy, effectiveness, and immunogenicity of …
Dose: None
vs: None
Outcome: None
Effet: None
None
Population: Scoping review: nutritional status and COVID-19 vaccine
Review
Potential Applications and Risks of Supranutritional Selenium Supplementation in Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease: A …
Dose: None
vs: None
Outcome: MASLD treatment and prevention
Effet: None
None
Population: Patients with metabolic steatotic liver disease (review)
Observational Study
n=44
Unveiling the micronutrient-immunity puzzle in inactivated COVID-19 vaccination: A comprehensive analysis of circulating micronutrient levels …
Dose: Fe, Zn, Cu, Se, vitamins A, D, E (measured)
vs: Pre-vaccination vs post-booster
Outcome: Antibody response association with micronutrients
Effet: None
None
Population: Healthy adults post-COVID-19 vaccination
Other
Novel selenium-enriched Pichia kudriavzevii as a dietary supplement to alleviate dextran sulfate sodium-induced colitis in …
Dose: None
vs: None
Outcome: Colitis severity
Effet: None
None
Population: Mouse model
Other
Effect of parenteral micronutrient supplementation at birth on immunity, growth, and health in preweaning dairy …
Dose: 4 g
vs: None
Outcome: Oxidative stress markers
Effet: None
None
Population: None
Key Statistics
5
Études
400
Participants
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Positive
C
Note
Referenced Papers
Nutrients
2025
3 citations
Tropical diseases, travel …
2025
1 citations
Trace Elements and Risk of Immune-Mediated Skin Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.
Meta-Analysis
Nutrition reviews
2025
Food & function
2024
6 citations
Journal of dairy …
2024
4 citations
Journal of medical …
2024
Selenium and immune function: a systematic review and meta-analysis of experimental human studies.
Meta-Analysis
The American journal …
2023
57 citations
Selenium status and immunity.
Systematic Review
The Proceedings of …
2023
27 citations
European thyroid journal
2023
4 citations
Nutrients
2022
5 citations
Clinical nutrition ESPEN
2021
27 citations
BMC veterinary research
2021
24 citations
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2021
3 citations
Biological trace element …
2020
10 citations
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2015
1 citations
Annual review of …
2014
9 citations
International journal of …
2013
104 citations
European journal of …
2012
225 citations
Minerva urologica e …
2012
Current opinion in …
2010
18 citations
Journal of the …
2010
11 citations
Archives of internal …
2007
8 citations
Dosage & Usage
mg = milligrams · mcg = micrograms (1,000× smaller) · IU = International Units
Posologies couramment utilisées
- general:
- 55 mcg/day
- immunesupport:
- 100-200 mcg/day
Limite supérieure : 400 mcg/day
Posologies étudiées dans la recherche
| Posologie | Durée | Effet | N |
|---|---|---|---|
| None | -- | Mixed | 7014 |
| None | -- | Mixed | -- |
| None | -- | Mixed | -- |
| Fe, Zn, Cu, Se, vitamins A, D, E (measured) | -- | Positive | 44 |
| None | -- | Positive | -- |
| 4 g | -- | Positive | -- |
| Selenium supplement (dose not specified) | -- | Neutral | 105 |
| Various inorganic and organic selenium forms; dose-response assessed via plasma selenium concentrati | -- | Mixed | -- |
Moment optimal de prise : With meals
Safety & Side Effects
Effets indésirables signalés
- ⚠ Selenosis at chronic high doses (hair loss, nail brittleness, garlic breath odor)
- ⚠ Nausea and diarrhea
- ⚠ Fatigue and irritability
- ⚠ Nerve damage (peripheral neuropathy) at very high chronic doses
Interactions connues
- ● Cisplatin and other chemotherapy agents (selenium may modify effects)
- ● Statins (selenium may affect cholesterol metabolism)
- ● Birth control pills (may lower selenium levels)
- ● Gold salts (mutual reduction of effectiveness)
Apport maximal tolérable : 400 mcg/day
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does Selenium help with Vaccine Response Support?
Based on 5 studies with 400 participants, there is limited but promising evidence that Selenium may support Vaccine Response Support management. Our evidence grade is C (Some Evidence).
How much Selenium should I take for Vaccine Response Support?
Studies have used various dosages. A commonly studied range is 55 mcg/day. Always consult your healthcare provider before starting any supplement regimen.
Are there side effects of Selenium?
Reported side effects may include Selenosis at chronic high doses (hair loss, nail brittleness, garlic breath odor), Nausea and diarrhea, Fatigue and irritability, Nerve damage (peripheral neuropathy) at very high chronic doses. Most side effects are mild and dose-dependent. Consult your doctor if you experience any adverse reactions.
How strong is the evidence for Selenium and Vaccine Response Support?
We rate the evidence as Grade C (Some Evidence). This rating is based on 5 peer-reviewed studies with 400 total participants. The overall direction of effect is positive.
References
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