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Selenium
With its
main claim to fame as an antioxidant, selenium remains a center
of contention for its suggested role as a cancer
fighter.
Join the
fray with the facts, research studies and controversies that
continue to swirl around this essential nutrient...
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Selenium
Fast Facts
Foods:
Brazil nuts, red meat, white
meat turkey & chicken, tuna,
cod, eggs, oatmeal
What
it's good for: antioxidant
properties point to its use in
overall immune system protection
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The
Merck Manual - Selenium
- Its function as an antioxidant in conjuction with vitamin
E, and a discussion on research suggesting selenium's role
as a cancer fighter, plus info on deficiency and symptoms
of toxicity.
Selenium,
Linus Pauling Institute's Micronutrient Information Center
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An overview, information on related selenoproteins, nutrient
interactions, the results of deficiency suggesting its use
in fighting cancer, HIV/AIDS and heart disease, recommended
dietary allowance, food sources and supplements, drug interactions,
references.
Dietary
Supplement Fact Sheet: Selenium - Extensive information
on good food sources, recommended dietary intake, causes of
deficiency, supplements, current controversies, toxicity,
references.
Unconventional
Therapies - Selenium - Both sides of the issue regarding
the use of selenium in cancer treatments in quoted sources
from both advocates and critics, plus more on toxicity/risks
and related references.
Food
Standards Agency - Selenium - A quick definition with
suggested food sources and daily allowances with more complete
information and scientific assessment in PDF format.
MedlinePlus
Medical Encyclopedia: Selenium in diet - Its role
as an antioxidant and aid to men's infertility, good food
sources, side effects and recommended daily allowances.
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