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Zinc and selenium salts play a significant role in mitigating the effects of cadmium toxicity. According to various studies, these elements help to reduce oxidative stress caused by cadmium exposure. Zinc can alleviate oxidative stress by functioning as an antioxidant and competing with cadmium for absorption sites in the body, thus reducing the uptake and accumulation of cadmium [1][2][3]. Selenium, on the other hand, is known to have a protective effect against cadmium-induced oxidative stress, potentially by enhancing the activity of antioxidant enzymes like glutathione peroxidase, which helps to neutralize harmful reactive oxygen species [4][5]. The combination of zinc and selenium appears to be more effective than either element alone in reversing cadmium-induced decreases in catalase and other antioxidant enzymes [6]. These findings underscore the importance of dietary strategies that include adequate intake of zinc and selenium to counteract the toxic effects of cadmium exposure [7][8]. Images related to the studies on the effects of zinc and selenium on cadmium toxicity can be found in the provided links [9][10][11][12][13].

References: [1] Protective effects of selenium (Se) and zinc (Zn) on cadmium (Cd)-induced oxidative stress [2] Influence of combined treatment with zinc and selenium on cadmium-induced toxicity [3] Dietary Strategies for the Treatment of Cadmium and Lead Toxicity [4] Reversal of cadmium-induced oxidative stress in rat erythrocytes by selenium, zinc or their combination [5] The role of organic selenium in cadmium toxicity: effects on broiler performance and health status [6] Effects of Cadmium Exposure on the Immune System and Antioxidant Defense [7] The Effects of Cadmium Toxicity [8] Selenium Nanoparticles Mitigate Cadmium Stress in Tomato [9] [10] [11] [12] [13]