Selenium Supplements Burnsville MN
Supplements, Pediatrics, Other, Nutrition, Functional Medicine
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American Holistic Medical Association
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Speciality
Endocrinologist
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Accepting New Patients: Yes
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Endocrinologist
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Accepting New Patients: Yes
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Endocrinology, Diabetes, & Metabolism
Gender
Male
Education
Graduation Year: 2007
Obstetrics & Gynecology, Reproductive Endocrinology
Minneapolis, MN
Supplements, Orthomolecular Medicine, Oncology, Nutrition, Mind/Body Medicine, Metabolic Medicine, Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology, Functional Medicine
Membership Organizations
American Holistic Medical Association
Endocrinology, Diabetes, & Metabolism
Gender
Male
Education
Medical School: Temple Univ Sch Of Med, Philadelphia Pa 19140
Graduation Year: 1978
Endocrinology, Diabetes, & Metabolism, Internal Medicine
Gender
Male
Education
Medical School: Mayo Med Sch, Rochester Mn 55905
Graduation Year: 1991
Hospital
Hospital: United Hospital, Saint Paul, Mn; Woodwinds Hospital -Healtheas, Woodbury, Mn
Group Practice: Aspen Medical Grp-West St Paul
Obstetrics & Gynecology, Reproductive Endocrinology
Endocrinology, Diabetes, & Metabolism, Internal Medicine
Gender
Male
Education
Medical School: Univ Of Chicago, Pritzker Sch Of Med, Chicago Il 60637
Graduation Year: 1972
Hospital
Hospital: Abbott Northwestern Hosp, Minneapolis, Mn; Fairview Southdale Hosp, Minneapolis, Mn
Group Practice: Schuster Clinic For Endocrine
Selenium: Too Much of a Good Thing?
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By Matthew Solan
Selenium supplements have been touted as possible cancer fighters, but taken over a long period they might also increase your risk of type-2 diabetes by up to 50 percent, says a recent study in the Annals of Internal Medicine. Scientists wanted to examine whether selenium might prevent diabetes, since previous animal studies suggested it improves glucose metabolism. In an ironic twist, they found that not only does the supplement not prevent diabetes, it may actually cause the disease.
Researchers at England’s Warwick Medical School analyzed a double-blind trial in which about 600 people received 200 mcg of selenium daily for 41/2 years. During that time, the participants had significantly fewer incidences of lung, colorectal, and prostate cancer. The same group, which continued to take the selenium, was then followed for an average of 7.7 years. In that span, type-2 diabetes developed in just under 10 percent of selenium users compared with 6.5 percent of the placebo group.
The lead researcher noted that further studies are needed, but added that most people already get adequate amounts of selenium in their food (Brazil nuts, fish, and cooked barley are particularly rich sources) so extra doses may not be worth the risk.
Author: Matthew Solan
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