selenium

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Functions	Reduces risk of heart disease, cancer, allergies and inflammation Supports DNA repair Component of anti-oxidant enzyme glutathione peroxidase and works with Vit E in preventing free-radical damage to cell membranes Metabolic support – needed by liver for conversion of thyroid hormone T4 to T3
Source and function notes	Soil quality and mineral content a greater issue for this mineral Best sources from meats and seafood, wholegrains and eggs
Vegetable sources	Red Swiss chard; turnips; garlic; Mushrooms; radishes, green beans; Onion; Carrots; Cabbage
Fruit sources	Orange juice, Grape juice, Orange
Nut and seed sources	Brazil nuts , Almonds, Cashews, Hazelnuts, Pecans Coconut milk, Cocoa Chia Seeds, Quinoa Seed, Pumpkin and squash seeds, Sesame seeds, Sunflower seeds
Spice and herb sources
Absorption factors
Deficiency factors	Increased risk of Cancer and Cardiovascular disease Inflammatory diseases (e.g. asthma) Conditions associated with increased free-radical damage: e.g. premature aging and cataract formation
Toxicity and dangers	Can be toxic: excess selenium intake causes liver problems due to interference with sulfur enzyme activity and sulphur systems as well as impaired bone and tooth growth

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