Selenium
Minerals
Type:
Trace Minerals
Functions:
Protects against oxidation, antioxidant
Deficiencies:
Anemia (rare)
Toxicity:
Digestive disorders, dermatologic lesions
Recommended Intakes:
RDAs:
70 ?g/day for adult males
55 ?g for adult females
65 ?g for adult females - pregnant
75 ?g for adult females - lactation
40 ?g for males ages 11 - 14
50 ?g for children ages 15 - 18
45 ?g for females ages 11 - 14
40 ?g for males ages 11 - 14
30 ?g for children ages 7 - 10
20 ?g for children ages 1- 6
15 ?g for infants 6 mo - 1 yr
10 ?g for infants 0-6 months
Food Sources:
Seafoods, meats, grains, Brazil nuts