{"id":285,"date":"2022-04-29T09:36:20","date_gmt":"2022-04-29T09:36:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.mygenericpharmacy.com\/?p=285"},"modified":"2022-11-09T07:36:03","modified_gmt":"2022-11-09T07:36:03","slug":"protects-dna-and-cell-damage-using-selenium","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.mygenericpharmacy.com\/index.php\/2022\/04\/29\/protects-dna-and-cell-damage-using-selenium\/","title":{"rendered":"How to protect DNA and cell damage using Selenium?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Selenium and its use in a human body<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"570\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.mygenericpharmacy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/selenium.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1069\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.mygenericpharmacy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/selenium.jpg 570w, https:\/\/blog.mygenericpharmacy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/selenium-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.mygenericpharmacy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/selenium-481x270.jpg 481w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 570px) 100vw, 570px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Selenium is one of the several most&nbsp;important minerals required to maintain overall health of the body. A human body needs a trace amount of selenium to permit its several important functions in the body.<\/strong> This mineral plays a key important role in maintaining several vital roles and responsibilities such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>DNA Synthesis<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>metabolism pof thyroid hormone<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>safety from oxidative stress<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>safety from <a href=\"https:\/\/mygenericpharmacy.com\/index.php?therapy=16\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">infections<\/a>.<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Protects body from free radicals<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Selenium is typically stored inside human body tissues, majorly in skeletal muscle. It is a crucial mineral to perform several biochemical activities inside the body.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Benefits of Selenium<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.mygenericpharmacy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/benefits-of-Selenium.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1070\" width=\"562\" height=\"460\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.mygenericpharmacy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/benefits-of-Selenium.jpg 860w, https:\/\/blog.mygenericpharmacy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/benefits-of-Selenium-300x246.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.mygenericpharmacy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/benefits-of-Selenium-768x630.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.mygenericpharmacy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/benefits-of-Selenium-329x270.jpg 329w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 562px) 100vw, 562px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Although been a trace&nbsp;mineral require for the body, there are a number of benefits that associated the role of selenium in one way or other&nbsp;that includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.mygenericpharmacy.com\/index.php\/category\/immune-system\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">supports immune system<\/a><\/strong><\/li><li><strong>reduces the risk of age related cognitive decline<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>maintains healthy thyroid functions<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>prevents HIV progression to AIDS<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>supports <a href=\"https:\/\/mygenericpharmacy.com\/index.php?therapy=50\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">fertility<\/a><\/strong><\/li><li><strong>reduces inflammation<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>reduces platelet build up<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>prevents oxidative modifications of fats and lipids<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>reduces impairment that results in Alzhiemer&#8217;s\u00a0disease<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>prevents cancer by repairing DNA<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Natural sources&nbsp;of Selenium<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.mygenericpharmacy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/food-source-Selenium.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1068\" width=\"449\" height=\"299\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The amount of selenium generally differs from region&nbsp;to region due to the different content of selenium that is present in the soil in which the food grew.<\/strong> Selenium is a kind of mineral that a human body cannot produce on its own. A human body consumes selenium through selenium rich diet that is commonly available such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Beef<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>chicken<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>eggs<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>sunflower seeds<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>mushroom<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>spinach<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>lentils&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>banana<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>yogurt<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>milk<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>ham<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>&nbsp;fish<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>brazil nuts<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>pork<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>turkey<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>cottage cheese<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>brown rice<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>baked beans<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>oatmeal<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>cashews<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Necessary amount of Selenium Intake for humans<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Amount of selenium for an individual is generally based on an individual&#8217;s&nbsp;age, medical conditions, and daily diet,<\/strong> which has a standard classification such as:<br><strong>For Infants:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>For babies below 6months old, 15 mcg of selenium if needed<\/li><li>20&nbsp;mcg of selenium is beneficial for babies between 7-12 months old.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>For Children:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>20 mcg of selenium daily for toddlers between 1-3 years.<\/li><li>4-8 years of children need 30 mcg of selenium per day.<\/li><li>children&nbsp;between 9-13 years of age demand 40 mcg of selenium daily<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>For Females:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>14-18 year olds need 55 mcg of selenium daily.<\/li><li>Adults need 55 mcg of selenium everyday.<\/li><li>pregnant females need 60&nbsp; mcg\/day of selenium.<\/li><li>lactating females need 70 mcg\/day of selenium.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>For Males:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>14-18 year olds need 55 mcg of selenium daily<\/li><li>Adults need 55 mcg of selenium everyday.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">REFERENCES:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/287842#benefits\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/287842#benefits<\/a><\/strong><\/li><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health\/selenium-foods#_noHeaderPrefixedContent\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health\/selenium-foods#_noHeaderPrefixedContent<\/a><\/strong><\/li><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/ency\/article\/002414.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/ency\/article\/002414.htm<\/a><\/strong><\/li><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/factsheets\/Selenium-Consumer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/factsheets\/Selenium-Consumer\/<\/a><\/strong><\/li><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getroman.com\/health-guide\/selenium-deficiency-signs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.getroman.com\/health-guide\/selenium-deficiency-signs\/<\/a><\/strong><\/li><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eufic.org\/en\/vitamins-and-minerals\/article\/selenium-foods-functions-how-much-do-you-need-more\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.eufic.org\/en\/vitamins-and-minerals\/article\/selenium-foods-functions-how-much-do-you-need-more<\/a><\/strong><\/li><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/nootriment.com\/selenium\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/nootriment.com\/selenium\/<\/a><\/strong><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.designsforhealth.com\/node\/829\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>https:\/\/blog.designsforhealth.com\/node\/829<\/strong><\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>For more details, kindly visit below.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Selenium and its use in a human body Selenium is one of the several most&nbsp;important minerals required to maintain overall health of the body. A human body needs a trace amount of selenium to permit its several important functions in the body. This mineral plays a key important role in maintaining several vital roles and responsibilities such as: DNA Synthesis metabolism pof thyroid hormone safety from oxidative stress safety from infections. 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