What is Selenium?
CATEGORY: Supplements
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Selenium is one of many antioxidants-substances that attack destructive cells in the body, an essential trace mineral, and a micronutrient. Selenium is used for the treatment of premature aging, cardiac-vascular disease, sexual dysfunction, menopausal problems and skin disorders.
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How do members experience Selenium?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| General health | 74 | 11 | |
| Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis | 40 | 10 | |
| Support immune health | 35 | 7 | |
| Multiple sclerosis | 16 | 2 | |
| Hashimoto's thyroiditis | 5 | 0 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hair loss | 2 | |
| Brittle nails | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 0 | |
| Moderate | 2 | |
| Mild | 0 | |
| None | 34 |
Member evaluations
amcor2002
evaluated on May 15, 2017
- Perceived effectiveness for pyroluria syndrome: None
- Side effects: None
msims1963
evaluated on Jul 07, 2017
- Perceived effectiveness for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: Can't tell
- Side effects: None
expastrychef
evaluated on Jul 01, 2015
- Perceived effectiveness for General health: Can't tell
- Side effects: None
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