Selenium - Toxins Counteracted by

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Selenium Counteracts these Potentially Toxic Substances

Aldehydes

 Selenium may lower Malondialdehyde levels in the Blood, Heart and Liver.  [1]

 

Amino Acids

 Selenium may counteract the toxicity of Glutamic Acid.  [2]

 Selenium may help to lower Homocysteine levels.  [3]

 

Electromagnetic Radiation

 Selenium may counteract the toxicity that occurs from exposure to Radioactivity.  [4]

 Selenium (applied topically) may inhibit the ability of Ultra-Violet Radiation to damage the Skin.  [5]

 

Growth Factors

 Selenium may inhibit Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor (VEGF) production/activity in Cancer cells.  [6]

 

Hormones

 Selenium may lower Reverse T3 levels.  [7]

 

Immune System Chemicals

 Selenium may lower elevated levels of IgE.  [8]

 

Lipids

 Selenium may detoxify Peroxidized Fats, thereby inhibiting their carcinogenicity. 

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