I have read that most people don't get the recommended amount in their diet. Selenium can be toxic, so large doses are not recommended. Two brazil nuts per day are said to have a full days allowance of selenium. I buy a small bag of them from the bulk bin in the organic food section and eat 2/day. Don't know that it is helping anything but it seems safe enough.

I haven't tried taking selenium, but I might try the brazil nuts, a couple a day. I would have to pulverize them, because I don't chew nuts very well (I have dentures!) I sent you a message, Billy. It's good to hear from you. Marilyn

It's thought that the HC virus seeks out selenium as a mode of finding new liver cells to invade. As a result we can have a selenium deficiency.
Taking more selenium is a strategy to slow the progress of the virus.

http://www.hepatitis-central.com/mt/archives/2013/05/should-hepatitis-c-treatment-include-selenium.html

Dr Berkson- Milk thistle, selenium, ALA
http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=dr%20berkson-%20milk%20thistle%2C%20selenium%2C%20ala&source=web&cd=9&ved=0CGcQFjAI&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.tbyil.com%2Fberkson.htm&ei=Pd0lUteGNIq8sASxwYDQDw&usg=AFQjCNEgzqrMDRbXFR-ehIsJqIQmFbLWJQ&bvm=bv.51495398,d.cWc

I take 2 brazil nuts/day enough to keep the white coats away

I am not post transplant.

Here you go Billy:

http://www.upmc.com/health-library/Pages/ADAM.aspx?GenContentId=002414&ProjectId=1&ProductId=1

Remember to watch the shellfish!

Also, don't forget to discuss this with your transplant coordinator and/or, your transplant Doctor and, even a transplant dietician, or a dietician very familiar with transplant patients because it doesn't hurt to ask and they may have a reason that you or I or anyone else may not be aware of...

I mean, they don't really need to know how many pieces of toilet paper you need to wipe your ass with but, they do like to know what you're putting in your body as a nutrient so let them know.

P.S. I did have a liver transplant too! Some 15 yrs ago and counting!

Respectfully,
Henry

i'm cool, i guess cause i eat sunflower seeds and brocoli.

Have read it is good to take while on treatment, not sure other wise

Excellent point Trissa01!

Things are quite different with the post transplant segment of the total HCV population and as one myself, I have to rely on what my primary care, transplant & hepatology doctors recommend because we can have many complications just from being post transplant, let alone going through treatment as well... So ask them first Billy.

And thank you for your very kind message Trissa. ;>)

Respectfully,
Henry

As Post transplant patients, we must be vigilant in understanding this:

The most important factor that we cannot nonchalantly tinker with is our immune system because it is currently being INTENTIONALLY suppressed!!!

So, I don't recommend that you take selenium Billy unless you do get approval and are given the appropriate dose from your doctors first!!!

This is the main reason I am overemphasizing for you and anyone else who is post transplant and on immuno-suppressive drugs to get in touch with your doctors first!!!!

Remember that we as post transplant patients must consider that what's good for most people doesn't necessarily mean that it's going to be good for us also because it may just be the cause of the opposite which is BAD! Consult with your doctors first!

Look! I have so far made it to 15+ years post transplant mainly because I am very, very careful what I put into my body and if the Lord wants me to continue to live for many more years, then I must follow his will and be vigilant with respect to what I put into my very being and if it's worked for me all these years, then it will work for you and everyone else who has received "The gift of Life!"

Finally, Jesus sometimes communicates to you through other folks also so, Hint, Hint!!!

Que Dios te bendigas siempre Guillermo which translates:
May God bless you always William.

Respectfully,
Henry

From the same link Kramer posted earlier in this thread:

"About Selenium

A trace mineral considered to be essential for good health, selenium is typically required only in small amounts. Selenium is incorporated into proteins to make selenoproteins, important antioxidant enzymes. Selenoproteins help prevent cellular damage from free radicals, a major threat to the liver in those with Hepatitis C. In addition, selenium is needed for proper:

immune system function
thyroid function"

The last thing we want as post transplant patients is to boost our immune system because of the very real possibility of organ rejection setting in as a result! Enough Said!!!

Respectfully,
Henry