How do Selenium and Vitamin E work?
Top Selenium and Vitamin E are two of the major anti-oxidant nutrients. They work closely together as anti-oxidants but have slightly different functions in protecting cells. Selenium exerts its anti-oxidant effect within the cell itself, while Vitamin E works within the cell membranes, which enclose the cell. An excess of one of these nutrients will help to counteract a deficiency of the other. However optimum amounts of both are necessary to minimize oxidation-induced tissue damage. A regular daily supply is needed, as these nutrients are used-up in the process of de-toxifying free radicals.
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