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Selenium is an essential trace mineral required by the body in small quantities. It is a potent antioxidant.* Due to its role in many body processes, it has been found to promote mental alertness.* Selenium has also been shown to promote healthy platelet function and help promote cardiovascular health.* Selenium Helps to Support: Cardiovascular health* Healthy cellular replication* Spinal health* Healthy and normal red blood cell levels* Healthy pancreas* Complements the immune system* Normal fertility* Healthy birth weights* Healthy aging* Normal heart rate and beat pattern* Mental health* Healthy organ and body tissues* Healthy nerve tissue* Healthy and normal sugar balance* Healthy muscle strength* Healthy mucous membranes*
Certain medications may have beneficial or harmful interactions with selenium. Refer to the individual drugs for specific information about an interaction.
Cisplatin (Side effect reduction/prevention)
Clozapine (Depletion or interference)
Oral Corticosteroids (Depletion or interference)
Valproic Acid (See text)
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