Is anybody taking selenium? I started taking it (with Inositol) in an effort to lower my thyroid antibodies (I have HT), but I've been searching more and it seems to be helpful in most autoimmune diseases. Maybe.
Recent studies have identified Se as crucial for preserving brain function and preventing age-related neurodegenerative disorders. An insufficient supply of Se may have a detrimental effect on brain cells by exacerbating neuronal dysfunction and death. Undoubtedly, the remarkable progress that has been made in understanding the biological function of Se in the brain, especially in relation to the antioxidative and anti-inflammatory functions of selenenoproteins, has also opened up new, potential possibilities for treatment of neurodegenerative diseases by using Se as a potential drug (Fig. 33). Thus, an assessment of optimal doses and forms of Se supplementation is still a matter of debate. On account of the higher toxicity of inorganic Se forms and, in consequence, their limited application in therapy, there is a need for a further search for Se donors, especially in organic form, in order to achieve an effective and safe therapeutic income.
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Michael Lustgarten had a good video on selenium. He has low thyroid function, he does not take iodine but says he gets enough iodine from eating cheese (he likes cheese). I can't remember if he said he's on thyroid hormones or not:
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