Does selenium speed up metabolism?

Can selenium make you gain weight?

I am 27, 5ft 8, a normal weight for my height and was not until I began consuming selenium supplement that I began gaining weight.

Is there a reason selenium would cause weight gain. I am considering ordering on line from China instead of the US sources. Any advice on that would be appreciated also. I'm a bit leary because it's a mineral needed for many body processes and there are so many claims out there. Thanks.

Response from Dr. Frascino Dear Anon. What's your age, please? As noted by the "Dr." who first sent you this letter, selenium is a key component of glutathione, which plays an important role in reducing oxidative stress and helping combat the aging process (1). The aging process leads to oxidation of cells and is often associated with increased fat and weight gain, which can become problematic. We certainly advise using "homeopathic" selenium if weight gain or weight loss is a problem.

We've just seen some recent media reports about an over-the-counter selenium product from New Zealand named "Selenium Pro" which makes claims of weight loss and increased energy. We have not tried Selenium Pro and therefore cannot give specific recommendations about it, but we suggest that if you wish to order selenium in this manner, you could use the site below to help guide your choices.

Good luck. Dr. Bob (1) See "Aging, Selenium, and Cancer Prevention," by David Sinclair, PhD, JD, and co-authors; "Selenium: An Antioxidant Revolution in Progress," and by David Sinclair, PhD, JD, and co-authors, available from many online booksellers and health-related websites. In an effort to help people who live far from the equator find quality health information, our staff reviewed what appears to be the best books in the areas of nutrition, exercise and fitness, sleep disorders, stress management, cancer prevention, depression, anxiety, and Alzheimer's disease.

Does selenium cause increased appetite?

I've heard that eating Selenium can cause increased appetite.

But I don't have a medical background. Can anyone with a more detailed answer please chime in? Is it possible to get enough Selenium if you aren't eating seafood?

Selenium is an essential trace mineral for the body. It helps reduce inflammation, which keeps you at your best weight. When you have inflammation or any sort of stress in your life, your appetite increases. Selenium is also a part of glutathione peroxidase (GPX), an enzyme that helps the body clean toxins. GPX protects the body from environmental toxins and keeps the organs healthy. Selenium also supports healthy skin, as selenium is the base of all keratin, a protein that builds the structure of your hair, nails, and skin.

How much selenium do you need? Well, each person needs their own individual amount because everyone is different. Many experts recommend taking 100 micrograms of selenium a day to achieve proper amounts. The daily Recommended Dietary Allowance for selenium is 55 micrograms for adults. The Food and Nutrition Board recommends taking 200-400 micrograms for women and 175-300 micrograms for men. So, that means it's really up to you. Also, I'd avoid eating animal products and most dairy products.

Originally Posted by kammein. I've heard that eating Selenium can cause increased appetite. Selenium is also a part of glutathione peroxidase (GPX), an enzyme that helps the body clean toxins.

Does selenium speed up metabolism?

If I eat my meals on a fasting schedule, and take selenium supplements (which is what I'm doing) in the morning, does this speed up metabolism? Yes, eating on a fasting schedule increases metabolism. From the article you linked: A large body of evidence suggests that diets high in fat are associated with increased insulin levels and, consequently, increased rates of glucose uptake in various tissues. In a series of elegant studies, researchers have shown that high-fat diets increase insulin levels and lead to more fat storage.

Studies in mice and humans showed that after fasting, high-fat diets increase insulin levels and increase glucose uptake in muscle and liver. Your question has nothing to do with metabolism though. Fasting increases metabolism because it causes the body to enter "hormone/autonomic state" called "fasting mode". That state increases metabolism by releasing hormones like insulin from the pancreas and increasing the release of neurotransmitters like serotonin (which is what you get from coffee) from the brain. The effect of those hormones lasts for several hours after a fast.

There is another way to increase metabolism without fasting, by exercising your muscles.

How do you feel after taking selenium?

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What you should do. Ask What are some of your goals?, What are you worried about?, How would you like to be different? These are a very helpful questions to ask someone. A lot of time people don't really know themselves, they just have thoughts in their head that their afraid to talk about. The best way to get them to talk is to ask.

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What was difficult? The hardest part is finding the right clients. It's really important to find a balance of business and personal relationships. Sometimes it's hard because they are very good at giving me bad reviews. People who just don't want to continue, but as soon as they realize how they feel after taking selenium, they get hooked and suddenly I receive the BEST reviews! It happens all the time! It's been amazing.

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