{"id":15076,"date":"2017-11-18T18:16:47","date_gmt":"2017-11-18T12:46:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/zovon.com\/?p=15076"},"modified":"2018-07-19T16:16:24","modified_gmt":"2018-07-19T10:46:24","slug":"selenium","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zovon.com\/?p=15076","title":{"rendered":"Selenium Sources, Benefits, Dosage, Side Effects & FAQs"},"content":{"rendered":"

Selenium is a micronutrient and a mineral. It acts as a powerful antioxidant and is crucially important for the overall human health. Its deficiency may cause some severe health complications. Although humans need it in a very small amount yet it plays a vital role in the metabolic process.<\/span><\/p>\n

Structure and occurrence<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

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The element symbol for selenium is Se, atomic number is 34 and its atomic mass is about 78.96 units.\u00a0<\/span>Selenium occurs as an allotrope in nature. The most common allotropic forms of selenium are metallic selenium, red amorphous powder and red crystalline form.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Commercial selenium is synthesized from metal sulfide ores during the refining process of these ores. It is present in sulfide ores along with sulfur and is generated in the refining process as a byproduct.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Sources<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

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Selenium isn’t synthesized in the body itself, however, it is obtained from various food sources and supplements. Various foods that are rich in amount of Selenium are-<\/span><\/p>\n