antiagingatlanta / neutraceuticals / selenium
Selenium
Preventive Intake: 200 mcg
Benefits:
- An antioxidant used to defeat free radicals.
- Protects cell membranes and internal structures.
- Stops inflammation.
- Increases immune system function.
- Removes toxic substances.
- Decreases the chances of heart disease and multiple sclerosis.
- Decreases the incidence of cancer (lung, rectum, bladder, esophagus, cervix and uterus).
- May help prevent asthma and arthritis.
- Useful in the treatment of AIDS, heart disease, pancreatitis, Chron's disease and colitis.
Deficiencies May Cause: Anemia, heart muscle enlargement and irregular heart beats.
Food Sources: Freshly cracked Brazil nuts, meat, eggs, Brewer's yeast, seafood and vegetables grown in selenium rich soil.