What are the symptoms of selenium deficiency?
Selenium deficiency is very rare, although marginal deficiency may occur in parts of the world where the soil is poor in selenium and access to a range of food is problematic. There are no specific symptoms of deficiency, but it can bring on certain conditions, for example Keshan’s disease ( a degenerative heart condition) and subfertility. WHY ARE OTHER VITAMINS INCLUDED IN SELENIUM SUPPLEMENTS? Like selenium, vitamins A, C and E are vital for good health and are antioxidants. Vitamin A is essential for growth, vision in dim light and the maintenance of mucous tissue. Vitamin C helps maintain healthy connective tissues and cell walls. Vitamin E stabilises cell membranes, protecting their unsaturated fatty acids from oxidation.
