GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

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VITAMINS MINERALS COENZYMES AND DEFICIENCY DISEASES

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Selenium deficiency leads to
A
diarrhea
B
liver necrosis
C
Crohn’s disease
D
multiple sclerosis
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Conclusions: We conclude that depletion of glutathione in selenium-deficient liver and kidney leads to necrosis in those organs associated with evidence of lipid peroxidation.

Detailed explanation-2: -Intravenous supplementation with selenium for 3–12 months resulted in progressive improvement in all these [71]. Selenium deficiency caused by parenteral nutrition can cause heart failure.

Detailed explanation-3: -The first-line treatment for selenium deficiency is to try to eat more foods that are high in selenium. Selenium-rich foods include: Brazil nuts. organ meats.

Detailed explanation-4: -Well, selenium *is* an essential mineral. Low levels = higher chance of feeling icky and developing certain illnesses. Selenium might also help prevent four major health issues: Cancer. Some health experts say selenium’s antioxidant count and immune system influence mean that it helps prevent cancer.

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