A 39-year-old member asked:
What are the heath benefits of taking selenium?
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Dr. Elton Behneranswered
Dentistry 39 years experience
Here are just: a few ways that selenium benefits your body:
Acts as an Antioxidant & Defends Against Oxidative Stress. ...
Helps Defend Against Cancer. ...
Boosts Immunity. ...
Improves Blood Flow & Lowers Chance of Heart Disease. ...
Regulates Thyroid Function. ...
Increases Longevity. ...
Helps Reduce Asthma Symptoms. ...
Can Help Boost Fertility.
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Last updated Oct 26, 2017
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