Selenium

Introduction
Its color is reddish-grey and it has a metallic luster. Selenium lies in the table where there is a division between metals and non-metals. Apart from the earths crusts selenium is also found in our bodies especially in kidneys, liver, spleen and heart. Selenium is a very important mineral for humans because of its anti-oxidant actions which help in preventing from many diseases. Selenium is one of the most important mineral for the human body. Selenium can be extracted from copper sulphate ore as it is a constituent of the copper and other mineral’s ore. Intake of selenium should not increase more than 750mcg per day (consult your doctor for appropriate dose).

Remedy

Selenium is a good remedy for a great number of ailments. It helps to reduce incidence of cardiovascular disease by making the heart muscles strong.
It is used to over come anemia.
All fibrocystic breast diseases can be cured by using selenium.
Heart conditions of children like keshan’s disease can be cured.
Benign prostatic hyperplasia can be treated with selenium.

Prevention

Selenium helps in reducing the risk of colon, lung and breast cancer.
Cataracts, arthritis and macular degeneration can be prevented by use of selenium.
It is also of great help to prevent from heart diseases.
Liver impairment as well as growth impairment can be prevented by selenium.
It prevents from exhaustion, high cholesterol level, and infections by its anti inflammatory effects.
It helps prevent from arsenic and mercury illness.

What It Does
Selenium works together with vitamin E and produces anti-aging effects. This is the reason of selenium’s being an antioxidant. Selenium is a part of the body’s natural anti oxidant glutathione peroxidase. It helps in enhancing immune system and synergistic when used with vitamin E or vitamin A. it is very important for men’s health. Men are more in need of selenium than women as it is needed in their reproductive system.

Benefits
Selenium is an antioxidant which helps to reduce the risk of aging and hardening of the tissues by oxidation. It is also beneficial to neutralize some carcinogens which may help prevent some cancers. Selenium is responsible for the health of sperm and prostate gland. It helps in liver problems and impotence. Selenium together with vitamin E will help to detoxify the effects of arsenic, mercury, lead, tin and cadmium.

Sources
Selenium is very common in our daily diet:

Nuts like Brazil nuts
Cashews
Brewer’s yeast
Broccoli
Brown rice
Onions
Whole grains
Liver
Seafood
Vegetables
Chicken
Garlic
Dairy products
Molasses
Tomatoes
Milk
Wheat germ
Mushrooms

Herbs which have selenium in them are:

Horse tail
Chickweed
Raspberry leaf
Fennel
Milk thistle
Rosehips
Uva ursi
Gingseng
Parsley
Peppermint
Yellow dock

Friends

Vitamin E
Vitamin A

Enemies
Vitamin C and high dosages of zinc can reduce the rate of absorption of selenium.

Cautions
High intake of selenium for long periods of time should be avoided as they can result in some other problems. Chronic use of selenium can result in tooth decay, tooth and hair loss, swelling and tenderness of fingers and decay of finger nails. Acute dose can result in nausea, vomiting and fatigue. It can be toxic so use selenium after proper consultation with a doctor.

Side Effects or Interactions
Selenium in high doses can be toxic so call your nearest doctor or take prompt treatment.

Products

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