SELENIUM
Selenium is a mineral and a major antioxidant nutrient. Selenium protects cell membranes and prevents free radical generation, thereby decreasing the risk of cancer and disease of the heart & blood vessels. Medical surveys show that increased Selenium intake decreases the risk of breast, colon, lung and prostate cancer. Selenium also preserves tissue elasticity; slows down the aging & hardening of tissues through oxidation; and helps in the treatment & prevention of dandruff.
A deficiency of selenium may result in premature aging, heart disease, dandruff, and/or loose skin.
Note: Selenium is an anti-oxidant with activity as a free radical scavenger. Populations with high blood selenium levels are found to have lower death rates due to cancer. Mormons have high selenium blood levels perhaps related to their diet. Cancer patients have low selenium blood levels. Additionally, selenium works in harmony with vitamin E. Selenium toxicity can occur if administered improperly, so the dose of selenium should be close to 100 MICROGRAMS (not milligrams) per day