Selenium Benefits Your Heart and Overall Health

One of the first times that I saw Dr. Marks, he imprinted in
my mind the importance of selenium to overall health and
especially heart health.

Several well known sports figures had recently made the news
when they collapsed on the playing field and died of heart
failure.

Dr. Marks said that these peoples lives may have been spared
by just a few cents worth of selenium.

Selenium is a vital mineral antioxidant that works together
with Vitamin E. It is found in all the tissues of the body,
but is most concentrated in the major organs.

Because of the severe mineral depletion of our soils, it's
becoming more difficult to obtain adequate amounts of
selenium and other minerals and nutrients from food.

Because selenium is such a vital mineral nutrient involved
in a large number of bodily processes, it sometimes is a
good idea to consider selenium supplementation. Make sure
that your multivitamin has an adequate amount of selenium,
vitamin E and other antioxidant nutrients.

The RDA (recommended dietary allowance) for most adults
is 55 mcg per day, although an adult intake of 100-200 mcg
of selenium per day is recommended by many doctors.

Research has found those given 200 mcg of yeast-based
selenium per day for 4.5 years had a 50% drop in the cancer
death rate. Studies have also shown that individuals
suffering from heart disease respond well to selenium
supplementation.

Some of the benefits of selenium in addition to protecting
heart health include immune system support, protecting
against various forms of cancer, anti-aging and helping
to prevent arthritis.

Some of the Symptoms of deficiency for this mineral are
muscle weakness and discomfort, high cholesterol, frequent
infections (which may indicate poor immune system function),
and poor liver and pancreas function which may result in
symptoms like gas, bloating and indigestion.

Selenium deficiency has also been linked to increased
levels of cancer and heart disease.

Food Sources of selenium include meats like beef, chicken
and seafood. Also seeds, whole grains, brazil nuts, brewers
yeast, brown rice and molasses provide significant amounts
of this mineral.

Processing and cooking food greatly reduces its selenium
content. You can help to increase your selenium intake
through food by using fresh whole grains and organically
grown vegetables and meats and being careful not to overcook.

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