Tag: Selenium
Mercury Toxicity: Do You Need To Worry About Eating Fish?
Selenium plays a huge role in preventing mercury toxicity. It maintains the antioxidant glutathione peroxidase which protects vital tissues and brain from oxidation and inflammation. But swordfish, shark, tilefish and marlin must be avoided due of their high mercury and low selenium levels. If a fish species contains more selenium than mercury, it’s safe to eat.
8 Critical Nutrients Lacking In More Than 70% Of Diets.
While we all pay attention to incorporating vitamins and minerals into our diets, are you getting enough critical nutrients? There are some nutrients that...
Top 7 Supplements for Weight Loss Success
Vitamin B-12 helps metabolize fats. C Vitamins, lack of it promotes inflamed fat cells that cause vicious cycle of weight gain. Vitamin D, lower levels of this cause weight gain. Magnesium helps body utilize fat and promotes insulin balance. Omega 3 fatty acids promote weight loss. Selenium promotes healthy thyroid function. Fiber tames hunger cravings.