BENEFITS FOR ANTIAGING SELENIUM: Is one of four substances needed to mount primary defense against free radicals Is an essential element in the antixodant enzymes SOD, Catalase and Glutathione SOD, Catalase and Glutathione are enzymes your cells make to neutralize free radicals Protects against arthritis, cataracts and macular degeneration Counteracts the free radical cause of aging Vitamin C, E and Lipoic Acid interact and regenerate the vitamins extending their usefulness in the body Powerful Cancer preventative Helps the heart by removing heavy metals, mercury and lead
WHAT IS SELENIUM: A trace mineral required only in small amounts, but cruicial in supporting the activity of Vitamin E and an essential ingredient in producing Glutathione Peroxidase, our bodies most abundant enzyme.
FOOD SOURCES ARE: Asparagus, garlic, grains
TOXICITY: Use caution when supplementing. More than 1000 micrograms or 1 milligram may be toxic
DEFICIENCY: Low levels are a serious risk factor for heart disease. If you are low on Selenium then you will be low on Glutathione, which causes your antioxidant defenses to be dangerously low.
DEFICIENCY SYMPTONS: By not having enough vitamins and minerals, you are not able to make enough enzymes, which cause free radicals to take over. Which can be the beginning of cancer, heart disease, memory loss, stroke and other cognitive problems
MAY BE BENEFICIAL: 400 mcg per day for maximum protection
