12
Apr
Why does the thyroid gland need selenium?
The semimetal selenium is one of the so-called essential trace elements: Although the organism requires only very small amounts of it daily, these are absolutely necessary for a large number of metabolic processes. The thyroid gland is the organ of the human body richest in selenium. Therefore, it reacts particularly...
21
Oct
Which selenium does the thyroid expert Dr. Hainel recommend for thyroid problems?
"Selenium should be given in the form of sodium selenite when used therapeutically for thyroid disease because this is specifically incorporated into the important selenium-dependent enzyme systems and not non-specifically in proteins in the body. Some people think they can ensure a sufficient supply of selenium by eating Brazil nuts....
23
Aug
Selen and Hashimoto
A selenium deficiency increases the susceptibility to thyroiditis – the autoimmune thyroiditis or Hashimoto's disease. Every tenth German citizen carries the genetic predisposition for this; women are affected about eight times more than men. The cause of the disease is a misdirected defense reaction of the immune system, which is...
