Firstly, selenium can remove lipid oxides, reduce the concentration of lipid peroxide, protect the biofilm of vascular endothelial cells and myocardial cells, prevent atherosclerosis and myocardial cell death and fibrosis, and reduce the incidence of thrombosis.
Secondly, selenium can prevent the oxidation of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol through its strong antioxidant effect, and further prevent the formation of atherosclerotic plaques.
In addition, selenium can also increase the activity of glutathione peroxidase (GPx) in blood. GPx is an antioxidant enzyme, which can reduce the oxidative stress reaction in the blood, thus protecting the cardiovascular system.
In addition, the cardiovascular benefits of selenium include enhancing immunity and anti-aging.
In a word, selenium plays an important role in cardiovascular health and can reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases in many ways.