Selenium Supplements

• Selenium

The body uses selenium (a trace mineral) to help treat or prevent certain health conditions. This eMedTV Web article provides an overview of selenium, including information on how it works, possible side effects, and general safety concerns.

• Selenium Side Effects

Potentially serious selenium side effects can include vomiting, allergic reactions, and cardiac arrest. This eMedTV page takes an in-depth look at other serious side effects of selenium and explains when you should seek immediate medical care.

• Benefits of Selenium

There are several benefits of selenium, such as treating or preventing conditions like cancer or AIDS. This eMedTV resource further explains how selenium is claimed to be beneficial for other health conditions and discusses its use in children.

• Is Selenium Safe?

If you have certain health problems, you should talk to your doctor before using selenium supplements. This eMedTV page further explains what you should know before taking selenium. Safety precautions on who should not use it are also included.

• Does Selenium Work?

This eMedTV page explains that although more research is necessary, selenium appears to help treat or prevent some health problems (such as HIV, AIDS, and certain types of cancer). This page takes a closer look at the question, "Does selenium work?"

• Selenium Dosage

The Recommended Dietary Allowance of selenium will vary, depending on age and other factors. This eMedTV page explains why it's difficult to determine a standard selenium dosage. This page also covers things to consider when buying supplements.

• Selenium Drug Interactions

Medicines that may cause selenium drug interactions include aspirin, niacin, and statin medications. This eMedTV page lists some of the other drugs that may interact with selenium and explains what can happen when these medicines are taken together.

• Selenium Overdose

Vomiting, redness of the face, and cardiac arrest are possible effects of a selenium overdose. This eMedTV page lists other symptoms that may occur if you take too much selenium. If you think you have overdosed on selenium, seek prompt medical care.

• Selenium and Pregnancy

Most pregnant women consume enough selenium through dietary means, and supplementation is not needed. This eMedTV page further explores selenium and pregnancy, explaining why taking too much or not enough may be dangerous for pregnant women.

• Selenium and Breastfeeding

Serious problems could occur if you are taking high doses of selenium and breastfeeding at the same time. This eMedTV page explains that although breastfeeding women need a higher selenium intake, too much could result in toxicity or even death.