Selenium Critical for Thyroid Function Are You Getting Enough

It has long been known in medical circles that the right amount of selenium is needed for general health as well as preventing thyroid problems. Selenium is an essential (i.e. our body doesn’t make it, so we need to eat it) trace mineral that is found in the soil. It is from the soil that selenium finds its way into our food - but it is increasingly becoming clear that modern farmland in the US and Europe simply doesn’t have enough. Besides thyroid problems, selenium deficiency can lead to early miscarriage, male infertility, mood problems, cardiovascular disease and arthritis.

What Does Selenium Do?

Selenium is an active part of an enzyme needed for the thyroid gland to effectively produce the T3 and T4 hormones. These hormones h View the rest of this article