Selenium:Fountain of Youth

For years now theselenium it has become part of the array of minerals that are essential for maintaining excellent psychophysical health, even if within the body it is present only in minimal quantities. It is recommended to take it daily, for quantities that vary from person to person, but which are approximately 200 mcg, not easily reachable especially in a hectic life, characterized by fast and monotonous meals. A Una balanced and varied diet, which prefers raw materials and avoids precooked foods, is ideal for guaranteeing themselves a minimum intake sufficient for their daily needs.

The signs of a selenium deficiency in the diet

When our body takes in too low a quantity of selenium, it can suffer from dry skin, premature aging, male sterility and a greater predisposition to myocardial infarction. All quite important inconveniences, which must be avoided at all costs. And it is precisely for this reason that Herbalife thinks of consumers who are unable to deal with a correct diet, who are able to combine a minimum intake of selenium, even many vitamins C and E that accentuate the benefits..

The properties of selenium

Recent studies have shown that selenium:

• It promotes the proper development and vitality of spermatozoa, thus increasing male fertility
• It fights free radicals, which feed tumors
• Prevents aging of skin, nails and hairi
• Prevents heart disease and Keshan's disease
• It fights anemia and problems with the digestive systeme
• It increases the immune defenses
• Protects from ultraviolet rays
• Prevents heavy metal intoxicationi

 

 

A real cure-all, no doubt about it, to make a supply every day of our life! Unfortunately, however, this very important mineral is present in few foods, including often enriched potatoes, some fish such as sole and sardines, egg yolk, Brazil nuts, chicken meat and bovine liver. The quantities, in any case, are low, and therefore it is possible to use a food supplement, such as for examplempio Formula 2 Multivitamic Complex of Herbalife, which contains as many antioxidant components as beta carotene, vitamins C and E, and selenium. Do not make your body lack the correct supply of this mineral; recent statistics have shown that tumors are greater in areas where the soil is particularly poor in selenium; another important fact concerns the heart attack: in their nails part of the body, in addition to the hair, where this element is concentrated, very little selenium was present. Without forgetting that on our skin it acts as a real elixir of youth: a brighter, smoother and more toned complexion is just what it takes to start the day better!a!