Overview

Selenium deficiency is associated with a number of medical conditions, including:

  • Hypothyroid symptoms due to poor conversion of T4 to active T3 [Starr2005].
  • Low antioxidant function.
  • Loss of body hair
  • Fingernail beds discolored to opaque white
  • Congestive cardiomyopathy (Keshan Disease)
  • Low Immunity
  • Fatigue
  • Difficulty Concentrating and remembering
  • Male infertility
  • Amenorrhea
  • Osteoarticular disease of joint cartilage (Kashin-Beck Disease)

Please see conventional, complementary, and alternative medical treatments for important background information regarding the different types of medical treatments discussed on this page. Naturopathic, Complementary, and Alternative treatments that may be considered include:

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