Parts of the world with selenium-deficient soils include Finland, New Zealand, and some areas of China, Africa, and the US (Great Lakes region towards the New England states, and parts of the Atlantic Coast and Pacific Northwest). Selenium Benefits & Functions 1. important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E 2. in studies and large-scale clinical trials, selenium and vitamin E taken in combination have been shown to significantly reduce the risk of certain cancers, especially lung, gastrointestinal, prostate and colorectal cancer 3. induces repair of DNA in damaged cells, and so limits growth of cancer cells 4. critical component of one of the most powerful antioxidant enzymes in the body, glutathione peroxidase, that detoxifies harmful molecules, making it especially important for cancer protection 5. as an antioxidant, selenium protects the body and immune system from oxidative damage by inhibiting harmful free radicals that damage cells 6. one of the antioxidants that help slow oxidation of LDL and so lowers the risk of coronary artery disease 7. preliminary studies indicate that selenium supplementation with other antioxidants can help protect against sunburn 8. may protect the body against toxic effects of heavy metals like copper, mercury and arsenic, by binding to them to render them less harmful 9. activates prostaglandins that regulate blood pressure 10. some evidence that selenium helps reduce post-operative edema (swelling) and inflammation resulting from surgery or burns 11. has been shown to reduce edema in pregnancy-related hypertension 12. preliminary studies shows reduction in symptoms from elevated brain pressure, such as headaches, vomiting, nausea, and seizures 13. has been shown in some studies to improve asthma symptoms 14. critical for proper functioning of the thyroid gland and the production and regulation of thyroid hormones; may alleviate goitre 15. may boost fertility as it enhances sperm production and movement 16. essential for tissue elasticity 17. has been used to treat skin disorders like eczema, acne and rosacea, and accelerate healing of burns, with some positive results 18. strengthens the immune system 19. evidence from preliminary research that selenium may prevent infections such as sepsis and erysipelas (a type of skin infection), and promote recovery from bronchitis and some types of pneumonia, due to its role in immune system function 20. supplementation is sometimes prescribed by doctors for patients with HIV/AIDS, as the disease may cause malabsorption and depletion of nutrients, including selenium which appears to slow progression of the virus by boosting the immune system Click on the link below for more information... healthsupplementsnutritionalguide/Selenium.html
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