Benefits of Ionic Selenium? Foods High in Selenium & Ionic Supplements

Selenium

Selenium functions as a component to the enzyme glutathione peroxidase. Selenium works synergistically with vitamin E to provide antioxidant protection, and strengthen the immune system. Selenium has been shown to protect tissues and cell membranes from peroxidation, and selenium preserves the elasticity of the skin through its powerful antioxidant properties.

Selenium has been shown to protect the body against carcinogens, and may prevent or even function as a natural cure for cancer. Selenium helps the body to maintain muscle tone, and prevents muscle from turning into fat. Selenium also helps with protein synthesis, and selenium may be a natural cure for muscular dystrophy.

Symptoms of Selenium deficiency include:

Alzheimer’s                              Infertility
Anemia                       Multiple Sclerosis
Cancer                                    Muscular Dystrophy
Cardiomyopathy                      Muscular Weakness
Cirrhosis of the liver                 Pancreatitis
Cystic Fibrosis                 Pancreatic Atrophy
Fatigue                                    Parkinson’s Disease
Fibromyalgia                           Premature Aging
Heart Disease                         Scoliosis
Heart Palpitations                   Sickle Cell Anemia
HIV

Foods high in Selenium include:

Brazil nuts                             Salmon
Barley                                   Oats
Whole wheat                        Brown rice
Shellfish                                 Lamb
Liver                                   Garlic
Onion                                   Mushroom
Broccoli                                Swiss chard
Mustard seed                        Radishes