• Selenium

Selenium is an essential mineral that plays a critical role in reproduction, thyroid hormone metabolism, DNA synthesis, and protection from oxidative damage and infection. It is present in human tissue, mostly in skeletal muscle.

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Selenium may help prevent cardiovascular disease, thyroid problems, cognitive decline, which means disorders related to thinking, cancer, and others.

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Cardiovascular disease: Selenoproteins can protect against cardiovascular disease, because they prevent the oxidative modification of lipids, or fats, in the body.

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This reduces inflammation and prevents the buildup of platelets.

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Cognitive decline: Selenium’s antioxidant activity may help reduce the risk of cognitive, or mental, decline, as people get older.

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Thyroid disorders: Selenium has an important role in producing and metabolizing thyroid hormone.

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There is some evidence that women with higher selenium levels have fewer thyroid problems, but this has not been proven for men, and other studies have produced mixed results. More studies are underway to decide whether selenium supplements might support thyroid health.

Studies have suggested that selenium may also help to:

• prevent HIV from progressing to AIDS

• reduce the risk of miscarriage

• protect against asthma

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