Selenium
What Is Selenium?
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Selenium is found in small amounts in all animals and has many functions in keeping the body healthy. It’s an important component of antioxidant enzymes which are created in the body such as glutathione, which protects against free radical damage. Selenium plays a very important role in keeping our immune system functioning at an optimal level and lowering inflammation in the body.
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It also plays an important role in thyroid metabolism and DNA synthesis. And there have been 25 identified selenoprotein genes in humans. Did you know that Se was named after a Greek term “Selene” In Greek mythology, she was the “goddess of the moon”.
Selenium Boosts your immune system. Your immune system
keeps your body healthy by identifying and fighting off potential threats. These include bacteria, viruses, and parasites. Selenium plays an important role in the health of your immune system. This antioxidant helps lower oxidative stress in your body, which reduces inflammation and enhances immunity. Studies have demonstrated that increased blood levels of selenium are associated with enhanced immune response. Studies have also associated deficiency with an increased risk of death and disease progression in
people with HIV, while supplements have been shown to lead to fewer hospitalizations and an improvement in symptoms for these patients.
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Benefits Of Taking Selenium
There are several benefits of selenium which I’ve already talked about, but I will mention a few more just briefly below.
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May improve longevity – Increases levels of intracellular antioxidant enzymes which fight free radical damage and reduces oxidative stress.
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Boosts immune system – Helps prevent infections from infections, including boosting immune function and resistance to HIV
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Reduces the symptoms of asthma – shown to work especially in patients who were low in selenium before given a supplement
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Protects against thyroid dysfunction – regulates the immune system and antibodies which may cause problems with the production of thyroid hormones especially as one gets older
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Protects against cancer – Selenium in high doses (200 micrograms) may be protective against certain types of cancer by reducing DNA damage and helping with DNA repair in the cells
Additionally, selenium supplements may help strengthen the immune system in people with influenza, tuberculosis, and hepatitis C.
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SUMMARY: Selenium is crucial for the health and proper functioning of your immune system. Higher levels of selenium may help boost the immune systems of people with HIV, influenza, tuberculosis, and hepatitis C.
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Our Immune Defense™ product contains 100 Mcg of Selenium.
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