For those suffering from prostate, esophageal,
colorectal and lung cancer, you may want to take note. Selenium is a naturally
occurring trace element which is a constituent of more than two dozen
selenoproteins that play critical roles in reproduction, thyroid hormone
metabolism, DNA synthesis, and protection from oxidative damage and infection.
It also is a cancer preventative like nobody’s
business! Studies from Cornell University and the
University of Arizona alike show that those who took selenium supplements for
at least 10 years had almost half (41%) the rate of cancer as
those taking a placebo.
Gerarld F. Combs, Jr. a nutritional biochemist and Professor of
nutritional sciences said:
“Although more than a hundred of animal and dozens of
epidemiological studies have linked high selenium status [in comparison to]
cancer risk, this is the first double-blind, placebo-controlled cancer
prevention study with humans that directly supports the thesis that a
nutritional supplement of selenium, as a single agent, can reduce
the risk of cancer.”
Those suffering from
Prostate, esophageal, colorectal and lung cancers faired the best with up to a 71% reduction in cancer rates than the
placebo group. At least 70 micrograms a day is recommended, but no more,
since an overdose of selenium can cause diarrhea, foul
breath, and even hair loss. A safe dosage can be taken simply by eating
foods high in selenium since the naturally occurring trace element is balanced
with other phytonutrients.
There are two forms of selenium as well – organic and inorganic,
but both are safe to take. Since
selenium is a cancer-preventative to the highest degree –where can you
get it if you don’t want to take a supplement?
Selenium occurs in its organic form in many of the foods you
likely already eat. You can increase your dosage of these foods to get the
trace element in its purest form. Selenium is available in both vegetarian and
non-vegetarian forms:
Read more: http://naturalsociety.com/double-blind-test-boosting-selenium-intake-creates-41-less-cancer/#ixzz3D1uPeJDo
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The selenium content in foods depends on the concentration of
selenium in the soil where the crops were grown. The following foods are
generally considered good sources of selenium:
·
Brazil Nuts
·
Sunflower Seeds
·
Fish (tuna, halibut,
sardines, flounder, salmon)
·
Shellfish (oysters, mussels,
shrimp, clams, scallops)
·
Meat (Beef, liver, lamb,
pork)
·
Poultry (chicken, turkey)
·
Eggs
·
Mushrooms (button, crimini,
shiitake)
·
Grains (wheat germ, barley,
brown rice, oats)
·
Onions
Always combine with Lots of DEEP Breathing & 6+ glasses filtered water daily !
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