The 4-Hour Body - An Uncommon Guide to Rapid Fat-Loss, Incredible Sex, and Becoming Superhuman - Timothy Ferriss
body? This is the more neglected question. It is also a bigger problem, as you can't x it by
slamming pills or potions.
Based on a review of published studies, I formed three hypotheses related to my selenium
deficiency:
1. Even though I consumed large quantities of supposedly selenium-rich animal foods, like beef
(seven ounces satisfies the daily USRDA), the animals grazed on grass from selenium-depleted
soil.
2. Going in and out of ketosis had created a selenium deficiency. Unbeknownst to me, long-
term ketogenic dieting has been associated with selenium deficiency. This was a real lightbulb
moment.
3. Selenium protects against mercury by binding to it. Elevated blood mercury levels, which I
tested positive for, could therefore also contribute to selenium deficiency.
Once I had a few plausible explanations, it was time to test corrective actions:
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