Selenium

What It Is

Selenium is a mineral and antioxidant nutrient that fights diseases like cancer and heart disease.  It works together with vitamin E to counteract oxidative damage to cell membranes and DNA.  It also protects cells and helps prevent free radical generation.

This trace mineral is essential to many body functions and can be found in every cell. Selenium is crucial to the normal functioning of the thyroid gland, and for the production of glutathione peroxidase, a powerful antioxidant and immune system stimulant.

What It Does

Selenium is involved in the metabolism of prostaglandins (hormone-like substances), that the body uses in various ways.  Selenium detoxifies toxic metals present in the body like arsenic and mercury.  For diabetics and others, it helps protect against cataracts and macular degeneration. It also has anti-inflammatory properties.

In a study, selenium supplementation was found to decrease the risk of cardiovascular disease in Type 2 diabetics.

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