trace: fluoride & selenium

Question 1

fluoride functions in bone heath and the prevention of:

Answer 1

dental cavities (decreased by 50%)

Question 2

three sources of fluoride

Answer 2

fluoridated water
toothpaste
tea

Question 3

those who consume well/bottled water at at risk for fluoride deficiency, which can cause these two things:

Answer 3

cavities

osteoporosis

Question 4

fluorosis (toxicity) can be seen in kids and supplement users, and can cause chronic (2):

Answer 4

teeth mottling

bone pitting

Question 5

selenium (UT) is req for ___ ___ and also is used to convert __ to ___

Answer 5

glutathione peroxidase
T4
T3

Question 6

best source of selenium

Answer 6

brazil nuts

Question 7

selenium deficiency is prevalent in ___, as their SOIL LACKS selenium - which is the mc cause of deficiency

Answer 7

china

Question 8

• selenium def that presents as cardiomyopathy in CHILDREN & women
• coxsackie virus interaction

Answer 8

keshan’s disease

Question 9

selenium def that presents with osteoarthritis

Answer 9

kashin-beck’s disease

Question 10

selenosis (tox) will present the symptoms of:

Answer 10

brittle hair and nails

Question 11

does the selenium element behave as an AOX in vivo?

Answer 11

no