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Essential mineral for the correct development of the body of children and adolescents. Also essential for adults in the maintenance of vital organs like the heart. In the male organism it helps with fertility.
About Selenium
A mineral found widely in nature is important for several aspects in the industrial sector. It has a grayish color in metallic form, but in food the substance appears in a reddish form. It has a very large amount in the earth’s crust and the exploration of this mineral is used for industrial and also medical radiology. Selenium is also an essential health factor. The substance selenium found in various foods plays a regenerating role in the body.
Benefits and Properties
The main benefit of selenium for the body is the increased protection of the body. It strengthens the immune system effectively and effectively. Selenium also contributes:
Hormone: Maintains thyroid hormones. T4 and t3 are stimulated with a strong influence of selenium, so we can say that a large part of thyroid disorders are the result of low selenium in the body.
Protects the Heart: This mineral acts as a shield for the heart. It fights free radicals by increasing the resistance of body cells including heart cells. Thus it helps to prevent heart problems such as arrhythmia, clogging of the veins and arteries of the heart. Selenium also controls bad body cholesterol and reduces blood density. Blood with an adequate presence of selenium circulates efficiently to all organs, especially the heart.
The Brazil nut is the best source of selenium that exists.
Cancer Prevention: For those who have cancer cases of all types in the family, vigilance over selenium consumption is indicated. The ideal amount of the mineral helps to prevent cancer of the prostate, lymphatic system, mouth and lung cancer. It acts in the treatment of cases of diseases already installed and supports the recovery of healthy cells in the body.
Rheumatism: Like any autoimmune disease, rheumatism destroys muscle and joint tissues. Selenium helps to combat this degradation caused by the disease. Joint, muscle and blood rheumatism have a great ally in selenium.
Male Fertility: As it is a component that contributes to the improvement of circulation, male fertility would be no different. Correct irrigation of the scrotum makes the quality of man-made sperm superior. So they gain power and strength on the run to the egg.
HIV: AIDS carriers have selenium support to prevent the disease from acting in the body causing a debilitation. As HIV attacks the weak point and just when the body has low immunity, it is advisable to keep the amount of selenium up to date. Daily doses should be consumed both in food supplements and in food.
Selenium deficiency in the body can lead to problems such as weakness, reduced cognitive sensory ability and also memory. The large amount of the substance in the body can also cause problems. Hair loss, swelling and liver problems.
Selenium Sources
Selenium is found in many foods but mainly in eggs, breads, chicken, rice, cheese, pasta and fish. However, the amount of the mineral contained in these foods does not reach the feet of Brazil nuts, an exclusive Brazilian food. The chestnut contains 100 times more nutrient than egg yolk for example. While the food among the meals with the highest selenium has 42mcg of selenium, the Brazil nut has about 4000mcg of the mineral in the same proportion . The other nuts that have beneficial oils also have a high amount of the substance, so nuts, peanuts, cashews and others can be consumed to benefit.
The ideal amount for adult human consumption of selenium is 50 to 70 mcg, while for children it is 20 to 40 mcg. This amount can be sufficiently supplied with consumption of a chestnut daily or even with a diet rich in cod, canned tuna, rice, and foods made with flour such as bread and pasta. However, if the individual cannot eat this way, it may give way to selenium supplement combined with other vitamins.
Combination of Vitamins and Fertility
Selenium contributes to the body effectively as an antioxidant to fight free radicals, but can be more efficient if used with other vitamins. Zinc, vitamin E, B6, make a powerful set of vitamins against heart disease and fight cancer. Being young regardless of age, selenium is the main resource. In female fertility it helps to fight recurrent abortions . Women with a significant drop in this mineral may become pregnant and lose their baby due to low selenium.
My name is Dr. Alexis Hart I am 38 years old, I am the mother of 3 beautiful children! Different ages, different phases 16 years, 12 years and 7 years. In love with motherhood since always, I found it difficult to make my dreams come true, and also some more after I was already a mother.
Since I imagined myself as a mother, in my thoughts everything seemed to be much easier and simpler than it really was, I expected to get pregnant as soon as I wished, but it wasn’t that simple. The first pregnancy was smooth, but my daughter’s birth was very troubled. Joana was born in 2002 with a weight of 2930kg and 45cm, from a very peaceful cesarean delivery but she had already been born with congenital pneumonia due to a broken bag not treated with antibiotics even before delivery.
