Dietary Selenium May Fight Acute Myeloid Leukemia

Diets that contain high levels of the nutrient selenium may help stave off myeloid leukemia, suggests new research published in Cell Reports. Selenium is a trace mineral that can be found in many types of foods. Some of the highest levels are found in Brazil nuts, halibut, sardines, beef, chicken, rice, eggs, baked beans, and lentils, for some examples. Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) is the most common type of blood and bone marrow cancer in adults, and these findings may help scientists develop better therapeutics for various types of leukemia, including…