Selenium is also considered to have “antioxidant properties” which have been identified by the National Academy of Sciences as “a substance in foods that significantly decreases free radicals (e.g. reactive oxygen) and reactive nitrogen
substances (e.g. N-nitroso compounds).” Vitamins C and E are examples of other antioxidants.

Recently, the FDA authorized the following health claims submitted by Youngevity and Dr. Wallach:

“Selenium may reduce the risk of certain cancers. Some scientific evidence suggests that consumption of selenium may reduce the risk of certain forms of cancer. However, the FDA has determined that this evidence is limited and not conclusive.”

“Selenium may produce anti-carcinogenic effects in the body. Some scientific evidence suggests that consumption of selenium may produce anti-carcinogenic effects in the body. However, the FDA has determined that this evidence is limited and not conclusive.”
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