With only a trace amount, selenium has an important nutritional impact toward our body. It is one of the minerals that creates co-works with vitamin E to fight the free radical damages to our cells. It has been well-known in various studies that it builds up our immune function and also a critical anti-cancer mineral by inhibiting cancer growth. Rates of cancer has been relatively lower among people staying in areas where soil & water are rich in selenium. Further studies are also proving that food & water with high amounts of the mineral reudced incidence of colon, lung, rectum, breast, ovary, cervix and bladder cancer.
Therefore, among cancer patients, it is found to be beneficial to include the supplement within their treatment plan especially when in combination with vitamin E and beta-carotene. It can reduce cancer deaths by as much as 13%. It also boost the immune cells' ability to kill the cancer cells by 118%.
For detoxification, it works with our liver enzyme, gluthatione perioxidase, to destroy free radiclas produced during Phase I of the liver detoxification. It also clears the heavy metals like lead, mercury, and aluminum by binding with them to be transported out of the body. Furthermore, peroxidized fats that contribute to cancer growth are detoxed by the nutrient as well.
We would recommend consumption of at least 200 - 400 micrograms of it daily. We recommend selenomehionine that is extracted from yeast or ocean plants. Concurrent consumption with vitamin C also help improve absorption of the mineral.
Foods sources would include barley, whole grain cereals, Brazil nuts, cashews, turnip, radishes, mushrooms, garlic, and broccoli. It is advised that these food be eaten raw since cooking reduces the presence of the mineral.
Other types of supplements for Detox:
Beta Carotene and Vitamin A
Vitamin C
Vitamin E
Calcium Supplements
Folic Acid
Vitamin B Complexes
Zinc
Lycopene
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