Preventive Intake: 200 mcg

Benefits:

• An antioxidant used to defeat free radicals.
• Protects cell membranes and internal structures.
• Stops inflammation.
• Increases immune system function.
• Removes toxic substances.
• Decreases the chances of heart disease and multiple sclerosis.
• Decreases the incidence of cancer (lung, rectum, bladder, esophagus, cervix and uterus).
• May help prevent asthma and arthritis.
• Useful in the treatment of AIDS, heart disease, pancreatitis, Chron's disease and colitis.
  

Deficiencies May Cause: Anemia, heart muscle enlargement and irregular heart beats.

Food Sources: Freshly cracked Brazil nuts, meat, eggs, Brewer's yeast, seafood and vegetables grown in selenium rich soil.