The
antioxidant selenium is the most important mineral in fighting the
effects of free radicals. According to some scientists, selenium can
help fight cancer and heart disease, improves immunity and fights
viruses.
Selenium can
be taken as a food supplement together with other antioxidants or it can
be taken in the form of selenium rich food, mostly Brazil nuts but also
grains, radishes, mushrooms, tuna, garlic, beef, oysters and halibut.