34 Selenium Se
Because it emits a moon-like light when it burns
Named after the Greek word “selene"
The attached selenium mainly has the effect of preventing oxidation in the body.
Helps activate antioxidant enzymes,
It is a mineral that is attracting attention from the viewpoint of preventing cancer and arteriosclerosis.
Lipid peroxide, which causes cancer and arteriosclerosis,
It is made in the body by the oxidation of unsaturated fatty acids.
Selenium is needed to prevent this oxidation,
It is said that selenium itself may have the effect of suppressing cancer.
To further enhance the antioxidant activity of selenium
Take it with vitamin E and zinc.
It is abundant in seafood, meat, eggs, milk, grains, etc.
The content of cereals depends on the concentration of selenium in the soil.
In addition, dust containing selenium (dust and dust) is breathed.
Because it can be taken into the body and cause addiction
Attention is required at the industrial sites where it is handled.
If you have a normal meal, don’t worry,
Be aware that taking too much can cause poisoning.
Main function of selenium
- Decompose lipid peroxide in the body
- It is a component of the enzyme that removes active oxygen
It is called “glutathione peroxidase"
It is one of the enzymes that removes active oxygen. - It is a component of the enzyme that activates thyroid hormone
- Acts on hormones related to blood pressure
- Detoxifies harmful substances such as mercury. It also helps prevent thrombosis.
When there is a shortage of selenium
Katsuyama disease (myocardial disorder),
Kashin-Beck disease (schistosomiasis osteoarthritis), etc.
There are reports that it will be the cause,
The causal relationship has not yet been clarified.
If you take too much selenium
Hair loss and morphological changes of nails, gastrointestinal disorders, eczema, exhaled garlic odor,
It may cause fatigue, irritability, and nervous system abnormalities.
Factors that inhibit absorption
Zinc deficiency, mercury, thiocyanate, cyan glycosides
Foods high in selenium
The amount of selenium required per serving is 8.3 μg.
The vegetables that are high in selenium are as follows.
Turnip leaves
spinach
broccoli