Selenium (Se) is an essential element which is involved in various biological processes in nearly all tissues of animals and human, e.g. protection against oxidative stress in the cardiovascular system, and may play a role in cancer protection (Bartel, et al., 2007).
- Antioxidant
- Induces apoptosis
- Reduces inflammation
Lack of sufficient levels of ALC is among the postulated causes of fatigue, a highly prevalent symptom in the multiple sclerosis (MS) population, which has a serious impact on patients' quality of life. Deficiency of carnitine may play a role by reducing energy production through fatty acid oxidation and numerous MS therapies can induce fatigue syndrome. For 63% of patients treated with immunosuppressive or immunomodulatory therapies, oral ALC decreased fatigue intensity, especially in patients treated with cyclophosphamide and interferon beta (Lebrun, 2006).
