Selenium and Cancer
Selenium
does not protect against
Heart Disease
Written
by: Gloria Tsang, RD
last updated: May 2006
Study affirmed selenium does not prevent heart disease
Researchers
from the State University of New York investigated the effectiveness
of selenium in prevention of heart disease in over 1300
patients participating in the Nutritional Prevention of
Cancer Trial (NPC Trial) in the 90s. Incidence rates of
hear attack, stroke and death from heart disease were analyzed.
Findings showed that 200 mcg of daily selenium supplement
for 7 1/2 years did not prevent heart disease. The results
of this study were published in the American Journal of
Epidemiology in April 2006.
selenium not benefits heart diseaseEditor's Note - Selenium
only benefits cancer, but not heart.
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A
summary report of the NPC Trial published in Cancer Epidemiology
Biomarkers & Prevention in July 2002 revealed benefits
of selenium supplementation on cancer incidence, particularly
among men with low blood selenium concentration. The benefit
was most promising for prostate cancer prevention. Indeed,
a few other studies published in 2004 showed the potential
benefits of selenium in prevention of prostate cancer. One
particular epidemiological study published in May 2004 in
the Journal of National Cancer Institute revealed that men
with high blood levels of selenium were about half as likely
to develop advanced prostate cancer as the men with lower
blood selenium.
The
results of this NPC trial is a good reminder that antioxidants
do not benefit all diseases, especially when they are in
pure supplement form.
selenium
not benefits heart diseaseSelenium Key Message: Enjoy the
benefits of selenium! Selenium is found in many foods such
as seafood, lean meats, grains, eggs and garlic. If you
are taking a selenium supplement, the maximum amount from
food and supplements considered safe is 400 mcg a day.
If
you would like to include more foods with high levels of
antioxidants, fruits & vegetables as well as whole grains
would be good choices. For a sensible heart smart diet,
emphasize fruits and vegetables, whole grains, fatty fish
and choose skinless lean meats.
selenium
not benefits heart diseaseLink:
* Selenium and Prostate Cancer
* Heart Smart Diet
* Healthy Eating Guidelines
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