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Selenium is a trace mineral biologically active, which is part of a series of hormones and enzymes. Selenium is involved in reproduction, development of young and aging of the body, and therefore greatly affect the duration of his life.

Selenium in diet

What should we eat our body has received the optimal dose of selenium?

The most dangerous "enemy" of selenium is carbohydrates. It means sweet pies, cakes and biscuits, flour products, all sweets, all sodas may be completely or partially destroy the selenium.

When we give up sugar, we record in our body selenium. In the presence of hydrocarbons, trace mineral that is not absorbed.

selenium in the diet

What foods contain selenium?

Selenium is present in many foods, particularly marine (scallops, shrimp, oysters and algae), eggs, liver and heart, and meat. High concentrations of selenium in cereals (wheat, oats), olive oil, beans, olives, pork fat. Increases the activity of the interaction of selenium with vitamin E.

Daily requirement of selenium: 0.02 to 0.1 mg.

Properties of selenium

- Strengthens immunity;

- He is a member of more than 200 hormones and enzymes in the body that regulates the work of all organs and systems;

 Increases endurance;

 Helps rid the body of heavy metal ions;

 It increased physical activity, stop headaches, dizziness, improved sleep, mood and appetite;

 It improves the function of the nervous system;

 Protects the body against the development of cardiovascular disease and cancer;

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