Discover How To Reduce Your HIV/AIDS Symptoms With Selenium
2 October 2007 – 12:36 pm
What Is Selenium?
Selenium is an antioxidant essential trace mineral.
Selenium is present within the soil and some believe that the low levels of selenium within the soil are resulting in the increase of certain diseases.
Selenium has anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer properties, plus it boosts the immune system and promotes a healthy heart.
The following foods have a high content of selenium:
- Wheat Germ
- Tuna Fish
- Tomatoes
- Onions
- Broccoli
- Bran
How Does Selenium Help With Your HIV/AIDS Symptoms?
Due to the lack of selenium within our soil (especially in Europe) we could all do with more selenium within our diets.
This is especially important with HIV positive people as selenium deficiency can increase mortality rates.
Studies have shown that HIV positive people who took selenium supplements, reduced infections rates, improved their appetite and intestinal function plus they improved their heart function too.
What Dose Of Selenium Can You Take?
To help reduce HIV/AIDS symptoms, you can take a dose of up to 200 mcg of selenium supplements per day.
In the previously mentioned studies, the dose was 400 mcg of selenium supplements per day.
If you are planning to take 400 mcg of selenium supplements per day, you will need to do so under supervision from your doctor.
Is Selenium Safe To Take?
Selenium is generally safe to take.
But in high doses of over 800 mcg per day, it can cause:
- Skin Rash
- Problems With The Nervous System
- Nausea
- Metallic Taste In Mouth
- Hair Loss
- Dizziness
OK, Let’s Sum Up Selenium And HIV/AIDS…
- Selenium is an antioxidant mineral
- Studies have shown that selenium can reduce the symptoms associated with HIV/AIDS
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