{"id":5856,"date":"2022-09-13T14:43:28","date_gmt":"2022-09-13T14:43:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/?p=5856"},"modified":"2024-10-04T15:57:52","modified_gmt":"2024-10-04T15:57:52","slug":"what-is-selenium-good-for-in-the-body","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/health-and-wellness\/what-is-selenium-good-for-in-the-body\/","title":{"rendered":"What is Selenium Good For in the Body?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>You may never think of <a aria-label=\"selenium (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/a-to-z-guides\/supplement-guide-selenium\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\">selenium<\/a>, but it&#8217;s essential for good health. Here we delve into what selenium is good for along with detailing its many benefits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Header0\">In This Healthy Insight:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a class=\"rank-math-link\" href=\"#Header1\">What is Selenium?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a class=\"rank-math-link\" href=\"#Header2\">What is Selenium Good for in the Body&#8230; 8 Big Benefits<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Header1\">What is Selenium?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Found in the soil, water and some foods, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/health-and-wellness\/15-essential-minerals-for-body\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"selenium is an essential trace mineral your body needs for many bodily processes (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\">selenium is an essential trace mineral your body needs for many bodily processes<\/a>. It\u2019s mainly found in human tissues, especially muscles. Food sources include: Brazil nuts, seafood, meats, poultry, bananas, eggs, and mushrooms to name a few. The amount of selenium in food often depends on the amount of selenium found in the soil and water where the food was raised or grown. Although you only need a tiny amount of selenium, it\u2019s essential for metabolism. Certain issues related to digestion, kidneys or thyroid can make selenium more difficult for your body to absorb.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-rounded\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\"    src=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/selenium1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"woman drinking selenium\" class=\"wp-image-8218\" style=\"width:768px;height:512px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/selenium1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/selenium1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/selenium1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/selenium1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Header2\">What is Selenium Good for in the Body&#8230; 8 Big Benefits<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Fights oxidative stress. <\/strong>Selenium is popular for its antioxidant properties that offer protection from free radical damage.That means it balances out free radicals in the body to thwart them from causing cellular damage. It\u2019s important to note that free radicals can be created by natural processes within your body and external factors like pollution.\u00a0<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Supports <a href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/health-and-wellness\/heart-healthy-herbs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">a healthy heart<\/a> <\/strong>\u2013 Oxidative stress is a contributing factor in cellular damage which can lead to <a aria-label=\"heart (opens in a new tab)\" class=\"rank-math-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/heart-health\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">heart<\/a> and other serious health issues. With it antioxidant properties, selenium can combat this cellular damage.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fosters a healthy immune system <\/strong>\u2013 Decreasing oxidative stress also strengthens your immune system. Furthermore, selenium supplementation may also foster an increase in a specific type of beneficial white blood cells. <strong>\u00a0<\/strong><br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Has a positive effect on the circadian rhythm <\/strong>\u2013 Your circadian rhythm is your body\u2019s natural 24-hour sleep\/wake or light\/dark cycle. Selenium can help re-balance this rhythm, especially important for those who struggle with sleeplessness.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>May support cognitive function <\/strong>\u2013 Again, due to its ability to fight oxidative stress, selenium appears to support overall memory, verbal memory and executive level functioning (control and coordination of other cognitive abilities and behavior). Low levels of selenium are linked to poor memory and lower neurotransmitter activity in the brain.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Important for thyroid health <\/strong>\u2013 Your thyroid gland has the highest concentration of selenium in your body where it helps to regulate <a href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/thyroid-health\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">thyroid<\/a> function. A healthy thyroid is essential for metabolism, hormones, energy, skin, growth and much more.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>May support prostate health <\/strong>\u2013 Because selenium is necessary for producing sperm and testosterone, it\u2019s particular important for prostate health, fertility and reproduction.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fosters positive outlook and eases anxiety \u2013 <\/strong>Low levels of selenium have been linked to lethargy, sadness, and confusion. In one small study, individuals taking selenium reported their mood and energy levels rose while anxiety eased up.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice and should not be relied upon. Before making any changes to your health plan, always seek advice from your doctor about your concerns, risks and benefits.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-rounded\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/Minerals\/Selenium\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"320\" height=\"570\"    src=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/selenium-cta-1.jpg\" alt=\"browse selenium\" class=\"wp-image-8290\" style=\"width:240px;height:428px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/selenium-cta-1.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/selenium-cta-1-168x300.jpg 168w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 240px) 100vw, 240px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You may never think of selenium, but it&#8217;s essential for good health. 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