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- What is Keshan's disease?
- Symptoms of Keshan's disease
- Causes of Keshan's disease
- Prevention of Keshan's disease
- Risk factors for Keshan's disease
- Complications of Keshan's disease
- When to see a doctor about Keshan's disease
- Diagnosis of Keshan's disease
- Conventional treatment of Keshan's disease
- Alternative/complementary treatment of Keshan's disease
- Living with Keshan's disease
- Caring for someone with Keshan's disease
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Last reviewed: 29 January 2009 || Last updated: 29 December 2009
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To learn more, go to the following web sites:
- Nutrient Reference Values - Selenium (Australia)
- National Library of Medicine - Selenium (USA)
- Office of Dietary Supplements - Selenium (USA)
NOTE: Mega doses of any type of vitamin, mineral, amino acid or herbal supplement cannot cure illnesses and in fact can be very dangerous and produce toxic side effects and interfere with medicine you are taking. Always ensure you consult your doctor before taking any type of complementary supplements.
Disclaimer: This guide is not intended to be used for diagnostic or prescriptive purposes. For any treatment or diagnosis of illness, please see your doctor.
