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[RC] Selenium (again) - Kathy KellyI was surprised and disappointed at Gabriel's most recent SE test results. 3 mos ago I discovered he was SE deficient (serum level .15) and I began supplementing 5 mg of SE daily. He has shown no symptoms since then (before he had dark pee a few times, although he never tied up or had muscle soreness) and I expected his levels to be up, but his most recent results came in even lower (.10). My vet has advised increasing his SE again (although he didn't give me a specific amount) and waiting another 3 months to retest. I have just increased his daily SE intake to 8mg. I'd appreciate any advice from those who have experience with this issue. BTW his Vit E levels are fine. On another note, over the past several years I have noticed him having a very slight nosebleed as often as once a month (not associated with excercise). I have been watching him very closely the past few months, and have seen no signs of a nosebleed since I began supplementing the SE. Anyone aware of any relationship? Kathy Kelly Parks AZ =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Ridecamp is a service of Endurance Net, http://www.endurance.net. Information, Policy, Disclaimer: http://www.endurance.net/Ridecamp Subscribe/Unsubscribe http://www.endurance.net/ridecamp/logon.asp Ride Long and Ride Safe!! =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
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