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Minerals Part 4

  1. Selenium Function
    • antioxidant
    • Works with Vit E to prevent cell/lipid damage
  2. Selenium Sources
    meats, fish, eggs, and whole grains, brazil nuts
  3. Selenium Deficiency
    • may predisposes individuals to heart disease
    • associated with increase cancer risk
  4. Selenium Toxicity
    • V/D
    • metallic after taste
    • respiratory distress w/ lung edema
    • garlic scented breath
    • severe liver damage
  5. Selenium UL
    400 mcg
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Minerals Part 4
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Minerals Part 4
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