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What medical problems can selenium cause?

Updated: 8/19/2019
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An excess of selenium in the blood can lead to a condition called selenosis which is charterized by stomach upset, hair loss, fatigue and nerve damage. Severe cases of selenosis can lead to cardiac arrest.

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