Selenium is essential for the:
Ans. A. Glutathione peroxidasea. Glutathione peroxidase is a selenium containing enzyme which acts in synergism with vitamin E to protect against hydroperoxide free radical damage.b. First line of defense against hydroperoxide free radical damage is vitamin E (tocopherol) while the second line of defense is a selenium containing enzyme glutathione peroxidase.
Glutathione peroxidase
Glutathione reductase
Glutathione synthetase
Glutathione hydroxylase
Vitamins and Minerals