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SELENIUM  & HEALTH

Selenium and cancer, heart disease, arthritis

Selenium: What is it?  Selenium is an essential trace mineral in the human body (1).

This nutrient is an important part of antioxidant enzymes. Selenium is

also essential for normal functioning of the immune system and thyroid gland

 

What are some current issues and controversies about selenium?

 

Selenium and cancer - Some studies indicate that mortality from lung, colorectal,

breast and prostate cancers, is lower among people with higher selenium blood

levels or intake. Lung cancer was lower in the group given selenium supplements. Supplementation with 200 mcg selenium significantly reduced total mortality

and mortality from cancers although it did not decrease skin cancer.

Selenium and heart disease - Antioxidants such as selenium help limit the

oxidation of LDL cholesterol and thereby help to prevent coronary artery disease

supplements for the prevention of coronary heart disease.

 

Selenium and arthritis- Surveys of patients with rheumatoid arthritis, have

indicated that they have reduced selenium levels in their blood. In addition,

some individuals with arthritis have a low selenium intake.

The Selenium and the Immune System - The body's immune system naturally creates

free radicals. Selenium, as an antioxidant, helps control levels of free

radicals and helps relieve

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