SELENIUM

By: Michelle Wallach | Chief Operating Officer, Youngevity
November 9, 2023 

Selenium is an essential mineral that the body needs to stay healthy. It is important for: 

• Boosting Immune Systems 
• Metabolism 
• Slowing age-related Mental Decline 
• Thyroid Gland Function 
• DNA Production 
• Reducing the risk of heart disease 
• Supporting Prostate Health 
• Protecting the body from damage caused by free radicals and from infection. 

The body can NOT produce Selenium. You must take a supplement or know what foods to consume! Symptoms of Selenium deficiency include: 

• Muscle Weakness 
• Fatigue 
• Mental Fog 
• Hair Loss 
• Weakened Immune System Infertility in Men and Women 

A 2016 study found that higher blood selenium levels were associated with lower rates of several types of cancer, including lung, breast, and prostate cancer. 

Sources: National Institutes of Health (.gov), Harvard T Chan School of Public Health (harvard.edu), Healthline.com