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I found an interesting article, China: Will Nano Selenium Help Prevent Avian Pandemic?, at
http://www.healthy.net/scr/news.asp?Id=8221

The author blames avian flu outbreaks on a selenium deficiency (from lack of it in feed and overproduction of eggs), acid rain ( which prevents plants from absorbing selenium) and probably some other factors I can't remember at the moment. He mentions which areas of the world have selenium-deficient soils.

Grains grown in selenium rich soils are a good source of selenium. Seafood is a reliable source. I'm guessing that seaweeds would be a good source, too.
Post Saturday September 30, 2006 10:21 pm
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