Selenium
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What is it? |
Selenium is a mineral; it protects cells from free radicals which in turn helps to protect the immune system. This plays a role in the protein syntehsis, maintaining muscle and immune function.
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What would I take it for? |
- Slow ageing
- Reduce hardening of tissues and reserves their elasticity
- Can help protect the heart
- Maintains body reproductive system
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Quick Summary Help to protect the body and reduce the ageing process. |
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Where does it originate/where would it be found? |
Selenium is present in soil (depending on the quaity of soil) so should be available in fruit and vegetables.
- meat
- tap water.
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How can it help my training? |
As we age it is very important to take this as a supplement or fit more foods containing this nutrient into your diet because without it you maybe contributing to muscle loss, decreasing your strength as well as your balance and mobility.
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Ways of taking it |
Available in tablet form also found in most Multivitamins.
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How much should I take and when? |
The daily amount is between 100-200mcg a day.
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Adverse Effects: |
- Do no take more than recommended daily amount, too much can be toxic.
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ShapeNoBull Overview |
A supplement that you don't always know is having an impact on the body but in the long run can be vital.
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Bibliography |
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Last Updated: 10th May 2012
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