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selenium, antioxidant, diet, selenium, selenium, essential trace element, an integral part of enzymes, critical, control, the numerous chemical reactions involved in brain, body functions, selenium has a variety of functions, main one is its role, an antioxidant, in the enzyme selenium-glutathione-peroxidase, enzyme neutralizes hydrogen peroxide, is produced by some cell processes, would otherwise damage cell membranes, selenium also seems to stimulate antibody formation in response to vaccines, provide protection, toxic effects of heavy metals, selenium, assist, in the synthesis of protein, in growth, in fertility, in men, has been shown to improve the production of sperm, sperm motility, fish, shellfish, red meat, grains, eggs, chicken, liver, garlic, all good sources of selenium, selenium in vegetables is dependent on the selenium content, the soil, brewer's yeast, wheat germ, considered "health foods", good sources of selenium, selenium deficiency, occur in patients fed intravenously, long periods of time, keshan disease, a deficiency of selenium, leads to an abnormality, the heart muscle, keshan disease claimed the lives of many children in china, relationship to selenium was discovered, selenium supplements were provided, cattle grazing in selenium-rich soil have shown toxicity, increased levels of selenium, cattle developed muscle, visual, heart problems, selenium that would cause toxicity in humans is not known, excess selenium intake, cause problems, the strength of teeth, tooth enamel, loss of teeth, hair, nails, skin inflammation, nausea, fatigue, selenium, available in multivitamin, mineral supplements, suggested intake by nutrition experts is 50 to 200 micrograms, adults, the average diet, provides, specific recommendations, each nutrient depend on age, gender, factors, pregnancy, agriculture offers a pdf file that lists these recommendations, evidence exists that selenium, play a role in cancer prevention, better studies, have been mixed results regarding selenium's impact on cardiovascular disease.