Selenium Toxicity (Se)

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

• Garlic smelling breath (may be useful in repelling vampires!)
• Tooth decay
• Pulmonary edema and bronchitis
• Reduced mental alertness
• Diffuse head hair loss (alopecia)
• Discoloration of the nails (horizontal alternating grey-white bands)
• Dizziness
• Fatigue
• Amenorrhea
• Acneiform papules on the scalp

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