What is selenosis?

Answer 1

High blood levels of selenium (>100 mcg/dL) can result in a condition called selenosis. Symptoms of selenosis include gastrointestinal upsets, hair loss, white blotchy nails, garlic breath odor, fatigue, irritability, and mild nerve damage. The Institute of Medicine of the National Academy of Sciences has set a tolerable upper intake level (UL) for selenium at 400 micrograms per day for adults to prevent the risk of developing selenosis.

Selenium toxicity is rare in the United States. The few reported cases have been associated with industrial accidents and a manufacturing error that led to an excessively high dose of selenium in a supplement. Brazil nuts contain very high amounts of selenium (68 to 91 mcg per nut), so limit yourself to one nut per day.

how do you get rid of selenosis?

Answer 2

Selenosis is a condition that occurs when there is an excess of selenium in the body. Symptoms may include hair loss, brittleness of hair and nails, garlic breath odor, gastrointestinal disturbances, and neurological abnormalities. It can result from excessive intake of selenium supplements or consuming foods with high selenium content.