Why should we take Selenium and how it affects our body

What we should know about the trace element Selenium and how it affects our body

Did you know that selenium plays a key role in a person's metabolism?

Why do people take selenium?

Selenium attracts attention because of its antioxidant properties. Antioxidants protect cells from damage.

Research shows that certain health conditions—such as HIV, Crohn's disease, and others—are linked to low levels of selenium. People who are fed intravenously are also at risk of low selenium. Doctors sometimes suggest that people with these conditions use selenium supplements.

Selenium has also been studied for the treatment of dozens of conditions. They range from asthma to arthritis to dandruff and infertility. However, the results are inconclusive.

Health Benefits of Selenium:

Selenium can help prevent cardiovascular disease, thyroid problems, cognitive decline, which means thinking disorders, cancer, and more.

Cardiovascular diseases: According to research, selenoproteins may protect against cardiovascular disease because they prevent the oxidative modification of lipids or fats in the body.

This reduces inflammation and prevents platelet aggregation.

However, clinical evidence does not support the use of selenium supplements for this purpose.

Cognitive decline: Selenium's antioxidant activity may help reduce the risk of cognitive or mental decline as people age.

Evidence from studies is mixed, however, and selenium supplements are not yet prescribed for people at risk of diseases such as Alzheimer's, although it may have a role in prevention, which is still being researched.

Disorders of the thyroid gland: Selenium has an important role in the production and metabolism of thyroid hormone.

Studies have shown that women with higher levels of selenium have fewer thyroid problems, but this has not been shown in men, and other studies have mixed results.

More studies are underway to determine whether selenium supplements can support thyroid health.

Crab: Selenium's role in DNA repair and other functions may mean it may help prevent cancer.

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) concluded in 2003:

"Some scientific evidence suggests that selenium consumption may reduce the risk of some forms of cancer."

Studies show that selenium may also help with:

Preventing the progression of HIV to AIDS

Reducing the risk of miscarriage

They protect against asthma

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Can you get selenium naturally from foods?

The selenium content of food is largely dependent on location and soil conditions, which vary.

Good natural dietary sources of selenium include:

Nuts, such as Brazil nuts

Many freshwater and saltwater fish, such as tuna, Atlantic cod and

Beef and poultry

Grains

Whole grains are the best source of selenium.