Research
Micronutrients & recovery
Selenium deficiency is causally linked to Keshan disease (endemic cardiomyopathy) and potentially Kashin-Beck disease (osteoarthropathy), particularly in regions with low soil selenium.
If you live in a region known for low soil selenium (like parts of China or the UK), ensuring adequate selenium intake through diet or targeted supplementation may be crucial to prevent specific deficiency-related diseases like Keshan disease.
GoodSupportsHIGH confidence
Selenium toxicity and links between deficiency and Keshan disease and Kashin-Beck disease are described.
Why this rating
The link is well-established in the literature reviewed, though the paper notes gaps in understanding some mechanisms.
Source
Selenium in Human Health and Disease
Susan J. Fairweather‐Tait et al. · Antioxidants and Redox Signaling · 2010
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