I think we can all appreciate this one. How about the ability to decrease inflammation as well as oxidative stress on the body, prevent cancer cells by carrying out free radicals and repair DNA.
What is the magic word of the day?
Selenium.
My favorite naturally occuring source of selenium is Brazil nuts (per my suggestion of course), but one can also eat whole grains, meat, poultry and fish (if you're in to that sort of thing) in order to get one's fill. The RDA is only between .02 and .2 milligrams per day which is easily acquired with a little effort, specifically speaking for vegetarians, vegans and rawatarians alike. Eat just a few of these delicious, dense, little (or big, if we're comparing) nuts a few times a week, or one a day, and you've satisfied your need for this essential trace mineral, of which there are eight total. Of course that depends on soil conditions from which the nuts were grown since selenium comes from the soil.
So now that we've established the importance of and source of selenium, how exactly does it interact with the body?
Selenium contains properties that prevent cell membrane deterioration and works in conjunction with vitamins E and C to nourish the organs.
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