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Originally Posted by Stacy2012
Recently I have been researching selenium and I am coming to the conclusion this is a very important supplement.
I have not seen it discussed much here, anyone else think this is important? Do you supplement with it? What is your story/opinion?
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Hello fellow members,
I read somewhere on the internet that a high level of selenium can cause peripheral neuropathy. I suffer from idiopathic peripheral neuropathy and blood test results showed a high level of vitamin B6 and selenium. I wasn't taking any supplements or vitamins, apparently I was eating foods rich in B6 and selenium.
My neuropathy is mainly numbness in both feet, up to the ankle on the left foot, there's also some numbness in my finger tips. I have some pain and burning sensation when I walk a lot. I started taking r-lipoic acid (50 mgs) today as well as 80 mgs of benfotiamine. I'm starting with low doses even though I'm tempted to increase the doses because the numbness is driving me crazy.
To all of you out there, please have a blood test done to check your selenium levels before you start taking this trace element. Our bodies need only a small amount.
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