NATURAL HEALTH UPDATE – SELENIUM: KNOW IF YOU HAVE TOO MUCH IN YOUR BODY
An exhaustive review of the benefits selenium has on human health emphasizes that there is a definite “U-shaped link with status.” The paper epitomizes the philosophy that more-is-not-always-better for vitamins and minerals. Although low selenium status has been linked to several diseases – heart disease, infertility, low immunity, poor cognitive function, thyroid disease and cancer – the authors state that although “additional selenium intake may benefit individuals with low status, those with adequate status might be affected adversely and should not take selenium supplements.” (Lancet, March 2012)
LINK To Paper: Selenium and human health.