Selenium Deficiency May Impact The Body's Ability To Fight Disease
According to a recent research study conducted in the United Kingdom, people deficient in the trace mineral selenium may be less able to fight disease. Participants in the study were given either selenium or a placebo for a period of 15 weeks. Then, after 6 weeks, the whole group was given an oral live attenuated poliomyelitis vaccine. At the end of the trial the selenium-supplementing participants had test results that showed there was a boost in immunity. They also showed a more rapid clearance of the poliovirus. Success: American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, Volume 80, July 2004. Click here for more information.
According to a recent research study conducted in the United Kingdom, people deficient in the trace mineral selenium may be less able to fight disease. Participants in the study were given either selenium or a placebo for a period of 15 weeks. Then, after 6 weeks, the whole group was given an oral live attenuated poliomyelitis vaccine. At the end of the trial the selenium-supplementing participants had test results that showed there was a boost in immunity. They also showed a more rapid clearance of the poliovirus. Success: American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, Volume 80, July 2004. Click here for more information.