Study shows low selenium linked with liver cancer so eat more Brazil nuts

A recent study of over 520000 people confirmed what is already known that low selenium is a risk factor for liver cancer. Higher selenium was associated with around 60% reduction in liver cancer. Given that liver cancer is on the increase and likely to be even higher with the dramatic rise in fatty liver. Eating food rich in selenium and supplementing with selenium is a simple preventative strategy. Selenium is a mineral that has an antioxidant, alkalising and anti inflammatory effect. Selenium can increase the antioxidant levels in normal cells, and helps repair damage to DNA. A large amount of research has also shown selenium to beneficial in and number of cancers including prostate and skin cancer (in addition to the latest studies on liver cancer), in AIDS symptoms, male fertility, skin disorders, anxiety and asthma. While low levels have been associated with increases in metabolic syndrome and chronic inflammation, an underlying condition behind all chronic illness
While supplementing is important consuming only two Brazil nuts every day can raise blood selenium levels by about 65 %