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MOSCOW, 24 Jan. Selenium plays a significant role in the functioning of the human body, and a deficiency of this substance can lead to serious problems and diseases, said nutritionist Irina Ryl. «Selenium is a powerful antioxidant. It has the ability to prevent DNA damage, strengthen the immune system and destroy cancer cells.Selenium can eliminate inflammation in the body and reduce the level of the inflammatory marker CRP (C-reactive protein — approx. ed.).According to research, coronary heart disease in most cases is caused by low levels of selenium in the blood.And the theory of free radicals is confirms,» ​​said Ryl. «Selenium deficiency in the body can lead to diseases such as autoimmune thyroiditis and hypothyroidism. People with Alzheimer's disease have critically low levels of selenium. While using it in a therapeutic dose can improve the situation. Selenium is an antagonist of arsenic, protects the body from exposure to cadmium, lead, thallium, mercury. The advantage of selenium is that it reactivates vitamins C and E back to their active state, so selenium, vitamins C and E, and zinc combine well in one go, enhancing each other's action,» the nutritionist noted. The specialist emphasized that brazil nuts, oysters, seafood, eggs, sardines are rich in selenium.