Category: Minerals

High blood levels of selenium (greater than 100 ?g/dL) can result in a condition called selenosis [63]. Symptoms of selenosis include gastrointestinal upsets, hair loss, white blotchy nails, garlic breath odor, fatigue, irritability, and mild nerve damage [2]. Selenium toxicity […]

In the U.S., most cases of selenium depletion or deficiency are associated with severe gastrointestinal problems, such as Crohn’s disease, or with surgical removal of part of the stomach. These and other gastrointestinal disorders can impair selenium absorption [24-26]. People […]

Selenium and cancer Observational studies indicate that death from cancer, including lung, colorectal, and prostate cancers, is lower among people with higher blood levels or intake of selenium [34-40]. In addition, the incidence of nonmelanoma skin cancer is significantly higher […]

Folate: What is it? Folate is a water-soluble B vitamin that occurs naturally in food. Folic acid is the synthetic form of folate that is found in supplements and added to fortified foods [1]. Folate gets its name from the Latin word “folium” for leaf. […]

Iron and heart disease: Because known risk factors cannot explain all cases of heart disease, researchers continue to look for new causes. Some evidence suggests that iron can stimulate the activity of free radicals. Free radicals are natural by-products of […]

What is zinc and what does it do? Zinc is a nutrient that people need to stay healthy. Zinc is found in cells throughout the body. It helps theimmune system fight off invading bacteria and viruses. The body also needs zinc to make proteins and DNA, […]

Recommendations for selenium are provided in the Dietary Reference Intakes developed by the Institute of Medicine [12]. Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs) is the general term for a set of reference values used for planning and assessing nutrient intake for healthy people. […]

Size: 60 VegiCapsServing Size: 2 VegiCapsServings Per Container: 30 DescriptionGive your body the internal cleansing it needs to maintain its immune system and fight off pathogenic bacteria, parasites, yeast, and other intruders that may reside in the digestive tract. Magnesium […]

Human selenium deficiency is rare in the U.S. but is seen in other countries, most notably China, where soil concentration of selenium is low [15]. There is evidence that selenium deficiency may contribute to development of a form of heart […]

Scientists are studying zinc to learn about its effects on the immune system (the body’s defense system against bacteria, viruses, and other foreign invaders). Scientists are also researching possible connections between zinc and the health problems discussed below. Immune system […]