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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...

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 - 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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