February 29, 2012
Selenium Supplements: Too Much of a Good Thing?
A new review adds to mounting evidence that dietary supplements may do more harm than good. Selenium, a mineral found in fish, meat, eggs, grains and certain nuts, helps boost antioxidant activity in the body to potentially ward off chronic diseases. But too much selenium can cause selenosis, a condition marked by hair and nail loss, […]
Tags: dietary supplements, Dr. Donald Hensrud, preventive medicine and nutrition, Selenium, selenosis