What happens if you inhale selenite?

* Breathing Sodium Selenite can irritate the nose, throat and lungs causing coughing, wheezing and/or shortness of breath. * High exposure can cause headache, nausea, vomiting, coated tongue, metallic taste, and a garlic odor of the breath.

Does selenium come from selenite?

Selenite is an “inorganic” form of selenium that’s naturally found in soil. As selenite is taken up by plants and eventually animals, it is converted to an organic form of selenium (either selenomethionine and selenocysteine).

What form of selenium is best absorbed?

Bluebonnet Selenium contains selenomethionine for optimal absorption. One capsule delivers 200 mcg of selenium.

What are symptoms of selenium deficiency?

What are the symptoms?

infertility in men and women.
muscle weakness.
fatigue.
mental fog.
hair loss.
weakened immune system.

What food groups are high in selenium?

Pork, beef, turkey, chicken, fish, shellfish, and eggs contain high amounts of selenium. Some beans and nuts, especially Brazil nuts, contain selenium.

How much selenium should I take daily for thyroid?

Selenium. Studies have shown that supplementing with 200 mcg of selenium per day may help decrease thyroid antibodies and improve mood in people with Hashimoto’s ( 16 , 17 ). Myo-Inositol. Inositol is a type of sugar that plays an important role in thyroid function.

What happens if you don’t get enough selenium?

Selenium deficiency is very rare in the United States and Canada. Selenium deficiency can cause Keshan disease (a type of heart disease) and male infertility. It might also cause Kashin-Beck disease, a type of arthritis that produces pain, swelling, and loss of motion in your joints.

Can you take selenium everyday?

When taken by mouth: Selenium is LIKELY SAFE for most people when taken by mouth in doses less than 400 mcg daily, short-term. However, selenium is POSSIBLY UNSAFE when taken by mouth in high doses or for a long time. Taking doses above 400 mcg can increase the risk of developing selenium toxicity.