Selenium Deficiency

Conditions associated with selenium deficiency include:

• Thyroid disease
• Myalgia of lower extremities
• Nail bed whitening
• Impaired immunity
• Asthma and atopy
• Cognitive decline
• Greater incidence of depression, anxiety, confusion and hostility
• Cardiomyopathy
• Possibly increased risk of coronary heart disease
• Male and female fertility issues
• Possibly increased risk of colorectal, prostate, lung, bladder, skin, oesophageal and gastric cancers
• Protects against the toxicity of arsenic, cadmium, lead and mercury

References:

1. https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Selenium-HealthProfessional/
2. https://www.nhmrc.gov.au/_files_nhmrc/file/publications/17122_nhmrc_nrv_update-dietary_intakes-web.pdf
3. World Health Organization. Trace elements in human nutrition and health. 1996. Available from: http://www.who.int/nutrition/publications/micronutrients/9241561734/en/
4. Wada O. What are Trace Elements. JMAJ. 2004; 47(8): 351-358.
5. Braun L, Cohen M. Herbs and Natural Supplements: An evidence based guide. 4th Edition, Vol 2. Australia. Elsevier, 2015.
6. Mediscan for Bioceuticals. Hair Mineral Analysis: A Practitioner’s Guide. Australia. Bioceuticals, 2010.

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