{"id":8122,"date":"2023-07-10T11:10:18","date_gmt":"2023-07-10T15:10:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.naturalwellness.com\/nwupdate\/?p=8122"},"modified":"2023-07-10T12:16:53","modified_gmt":"2023-07-10T16:16:53","slug":"selenium-why-you-need-it-and-how-to-get-enough","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.naturalwellness.com\/nwupdate\/selenium-why-you-need-it-and-how-to-get-enough\/","title":{"rendered":"Selenium: Why You Need It and How to Get Enough"},"content":{"rendered":"

Selenium is a trace element we don\u2019t typically hear much about. However, every cell in your body contains over a million atoms of it, totaling roughly 14 milligrams in all. (1<\/a>)<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re not familiar with selenium, it\u2019s helpful to understand why you need it and how to tell if your levels may be low. We also share a couple of actions you can take to ensure that you get enough of this important chemical element.<\/p>\n

What Does Selenium Do for the Body?<\/h1>\n

Selenium is involved in several biological processes. One of its most important is the regulation of immune function. Specifically, selenium helps protect our immune system from oxidative stress while promoting cell survival and production. (2<\/a>)<\/p>\n

In fact, low selenium levels have been linked to many serious health conditions, including: (3<\/a>)<\/p>\n