Selenium

  1. Description: Vitamin E and Selenium are synergistic, meaning they help make each other work. Selenium is a powerful antioxidant that slows down aging and hardening of tissues through oxidation. It is critical for the production of glutathione, which is needed by every cell in the body.

  2. Benefits: It helps to protect against various types of cancer, aids in reducing the risk of stroke, helps prevent heart disease, helps keep youthful elasticity in tissues, alleviates hot flashes and menopausal distress. It can also help in reducing symptoms of dandruff.

  3. Fun Fact: Males should be on a selenium supplement. Almost half of their body’s supply is held in the testicles and seminal ducts next to the prostate gland. It is then lost in semen. Increasing selenium raises sperm count and increases fertility in men.