Calcium

 Selenium

Type: Metal

Selenium is an important basis metal for many physical processes including cognitive functions, immune system health, and fertility in both men and women.

Cases requiring vitamin/metal addition

Selenium is a necessary mineral for thyroid health and metabolism and is a powerful antioxidant and may reduce oxidative stress that has been linked to many chronic diseases from type 2 diabetes to some cancers. It is therefore recommended to add it to the diet of individuals with these diseases.

Symptoms of deficiency

Selenium deficiency symptoms include the following:

• Infertility in men and women.
• Muscle weakness.
• Fatigue.
• Confusion.
• Hair loss.
• Weak immune system.

Symptoms and risks in case of overdose

Selenium poisoning is rare due to overdose, especially from food sources, but a high-concentration supplement overdose may have negative effects, most notably on the following:

• It smells like garlic on the self and a metallic taste in the mouth.
• Brittle nails.
• Thinned or decomposed teeth.
• Nausea.
• Neurological abnormalities.
• Tired and irritated.
• Skin lesions and rashes.
• Hair loss.
• In extreme cases, it can lead to kidney failure, heart failure and death.

Pharmaceuticals

Selenium can be obtained in the following forms:

• Without prescription, with tablets containing only selenium or capsules containing selenium combined with vitamin E.
• Integrated into a number of vitamin and mineral preparations by prescription.
• Sulfide selenium is the effective compound in shampoo preparations to treat thick, scaly skin and dandruff (Ichthyosis).

Sources

The most prominent sources of good selenium include the following:

• Meat.
• Fish.
• Whole grain.
• Milk products.

The amount of selenium in vegetables relates to the amount of this metal in the ground where the vegetables were grown.

The dose is determined individually by the nature and severity of the disease. In cases of serious deficiency, a dose of up to 200 ug per day can be taken.

Recommended daily dosage

Men

15 - 55

Women

15 - 55

Pregnant

60

Types of foods containing vitamin/metal

• Red Meat
• Fish
• Bread and cereal
• Liver
• Milk
• Cheese