Selenium
More than just teeth and bones
Selenium
Functions of Selenium in the body
Selenium
deficiency
Symptoms
of Selenium deficiency
Association
with other minerals and vitamins
Factors
which reduce Selenium absorption
Factors which increase Selenium excretion
Normal amounts of Selenium in the diet
| Age |
mg/day |
| Children (0-10 years) |
|
| 11yrs+ (inc adults) |
|
| Lactation |
|
Sources of dietary Selenium
| Source |
mg/100g |
Source |
mg/100g |
| Kelp |
|
Broccoli |
|
| Cheddar cheese |
|
Milk (whole) |
|
| Sesame seeds |
|
Cottage cheese |
|
| Sardines |
|
Canned Salmon |
|
| Bean curd |
|
Cooked soybeans |
|
| Molasses |
|
Wheat germ |
|
| Figs (dried) |
|
Dried
apricots |
|
| Kale |
|
Roasted peanuts |
|
| Almonds |
|
Cabbage |
|
| Parsley |
|
Wholewheat bread |
|
| Yoghurt |
|
Eggs |
|
| Shrimp |
|
Pumpkin seeds |
|
| Sunflower seeds |
|
Carrot |
|
| Raw buckwheat |
|
Sweet potato |
|
| Olives |
|
Brown rice |
|
Selenium supplements
People requiring additional Selenium.
Which
form of Selenium to take?
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