IN THE BODY Inorganic Selenium is not absorbed as much as natural forms of the mineral are.
WITHDRAWALS A lack of Selenium may lead to heart disease, cancer, arthritis, birth defects and cataracts.
NATURAL FORMS Natural forms of Selenium can be found in meats from animal organs and seafood.
DAILY DOSE
Women 55 mcg
Men 70 mcg
During pregnancy 65 mcg
During lactation 75 mcg
OVER DOSAGE Too much Selenium can result in hair loss, problems with your nails, yuck mouth, nervous disorders and tiredness.
AGENTS The presence of Vitamin E helps Selenium do its job.
SUPPLEMENTS To prevent cancer, cataracts and heart disease, supplements containing Selenium can be used. It is also used with people experiencing problems with asthma and rheumatoid arthritis.
