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by pinkorchid , Brisbane , Australia, Wednesday, October 08, 2014, 05:30
edited by pinkorchid, Wednesday, October 08, 2014, 05:41

Hi ALL,

Selenium was identified in 1817 after some sulfur was burned, leaving behind a red substance. Selenium comes from the Greek word 'Selene', which means 'moon goddess'. Selenium is used in the glass industry, in solar cells, and in anti-dandruff shampoos. Most of the selenium used today is produced in Germany, while China uses the most.
Benefits

The human body requires selenium for a variety of enzyme activities in metabolic processes such as reproduction and thyroid function. Enzymes work as catalysts to enable or speed up chemical reactions with the body. For example, if you were to fry an egg, without the addition of heat, you would just have a runny egg. Heat would be the catalyst in this example. Selenium is considered an antioxidant because it is able to repair DNA and prevent oxidative stress. Research is being conducted to see if selenium might be useful in the prevention and treatment of cancer, heart disease, dementia, and thyroid diseases.
Foods

We cannot manufacture selenium within our bodies, so we must eat foods that contain it. Many foods are excellent sources, such as nuts (especially Brazil nuts), seafood, meats, grains, and dairy products. Poultry and eggs are also good sources, though fruits and vegetables don't generally contain much selenium. The average daily intake is 120 mcg, with the upper safety limit being 400 mcg. Unprocessed foods are the best source, since selenium may be destroyed during processing.

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Pinkorchid