The amount of benefits that Selenium can bring to our health is not yet known for sure, but some are already well researched.

Selenium is a protective mineral for the brain and heart, as it helps to prevent the formation of atheromas, clots and even normalizes blood pressure. It has anti-inflammatory and immunostimulating properties and an extremely important action on memory and various brain functions; it also activates the SOD enzyme and good mood.

Selenium promotes anti-aging because it is a component of glutathion peroxidase, an enzyme that destroys peroxides, ie, the oxidizing agents that attack cells. The catalytic activity of selenium is enhanced in the presence of vitamin E, which is also essential in reducing free radicals.
Selenium also has the property of detoxifying the body of toxic heavy metals such as mercury, lead, arsenic and cadmium and is an effective combatant against certain types of cancer.

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How to get it from food? You only have to consume one Brazil Nut per day, to be contributing greatly to your health.

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Among other foods we have garlic, eggs, legumes, and supplementation is also a solution.

It is important to note here that excessive consumption of this mineral is harmful and can cause toxicity characterized by fragility and loss of nails and hair, for example.

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Bruno Gonçalves (Naturopath)

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