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ANTIOXIDANT OVERVIEW
Selenium is an essential trace mineral that functions as an antioxidant in a partnership and synergist with vitamin E to protect tissues and cell membranes. Among other things, it increases antioxidant enzyme levels in cells. Selenium is also an essential component of the antioxidant enzyme glutathione peroxidase (each molecule of this enzyme contains four atoms of selenium). Glutathione peroxidase targets harmful hydrogen peroxide in the body and converts it into water. It is a particularly important guardian of blood cells and of the heart, liver, and lungs. Selenium also stimulates increased antibody response to infection.
Numerous plants contain selenium, including garlic, asparagus, and grains, but the levels depend on soil content which varies from one geographic region to another. The best natural sources of selenium include Brazil nut (over 500 mcg per ounce!), brown rice, seafood, eggs, tuna, and buckwheat.
Extensive research indicates supplementation of these 2 key antioxidants provide valuable nutritive support for a wide range of health disorders including:Asthma: Improves cellular oxidative defense which may counteract the inflammation and deficient respiration associated with asthma.
Cancer: Selenium's effectiveness as a preventative is most associated in esophageal and stomach cancers. It is also recognized to be effective in colon and rectal cancers. Vitamin E is known to be useful in helping reduce the risk of lung and breast cancer.
Cardiovascular Disease: Regular supplementation of both Vitamin E and Selenium are reported to improve cardiac risk profile and help reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.
Immunity Both of these antioxidant factors help stimulate the function of immune cells throughout the body and are recognized as being beneficial to building the immune system.
Vitamin E and Selenium are also reported to be important in helping to maintain optimum skin health as well as being beneficial to people with liver disorders.
SUPPLEMENTAL DOSAGE
The recommended daily allowance (RDA) of selenium is 70 mcg for men, 55 mcg for women. Most adults can readily obtain this amount through their regular diet. This is the bare essential dose for maintaining health. Optimum dose is 200 mcg per day of selenium. A maximum safe dose is 400 mcg daily. Amounts higher than 1,000 mcg (1 mg) daily may be toxic.
Caution: Selenium can be very toxic in high doses. Do not exceed 200 mcg of selenium without advice from a health care provider. Selenium is most effective when taken in combination with at least 400 IU vitamin E daily.
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