Larry L. Berger, Ph.D.
Salt Institute
Salt and Trace Minerals newsletter
Fall 1996 (Vol. 28, No. 2)
Selenium is recognized as an essential nutrient, but concerns about toxic excess consumption have dogged its history as a vital trace mineral. Deficiencies invite muscular dystrophy and jeopardize repair of cell membranes (in this it acts in partnership with vitamin E).