Name

Selenium

Action

Essential nutrient and antioxidant that works along with vitamins A, C & E to protect the body from the damaging effects of free-radicals. It occurs naturally in the soil but unevenly distributed throughout the world. A deficiency can lead to anemia, heart disease, liver disorders. There is a correlation between low selenium levels & some forms of cancer. It promotes the activity of red & white blood cells, arrests ageing processes, scavenges for unwanted free-radicals, enhanced the body's self healing ability.

Uses

Powerful Anti-Oxidant, General Health Maintenance

Food Source

Fish, chicken, wholemeal, Brazil nuts, meats, onions.

Found In

MENOstage, MAXvits

The data found on these information pages is independent and has been kindly supplied by courtesy of Mr. Thomas Bartram, Fellow, The National Institute of Medical Herbalists. Quotes from ‘Encyclopedia of Herbal Medicine’.
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