Summary

This study evaluated the protective effect of selenium and zinc against oxidative stress (imbalance between free radicals production and the body´s antioxidant defenses). The experiments were performed with rats that received cadmium, zinc and selenium in their drinking water for a period of 35 days. The results showed that selenium and zinc together protected the liver against oxidative stress. More details can be found in the study.

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El Heni Jihen, Messaoudi Imed, Hammouda Fatima, Kerkeni Abdelhamid

 

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