Dosages

Selenium

U.S. RDA:
Men:
15 -18: 50mcg
19 and up: 70mcg
Women:
15 - 50: 50mcg
19 and up: 55mcg
Pregnant: 65mcg
Nursing: 75mcg

Dr. Atkins:
Cancer prevention: 200mcg.
Heavy metal contamination: 400mcg.
Immune weakness: 400mcg.
Inflammation: 400mcg.
Psoriasis: topical selenium solution.
Viral infection: 400mcg

Dr. Balch:
Acne: 200mcg daily.
AIDS: 400mcg daily.
Alzheimer's disease: 200mcg daily.
Anorexia nervosa: 200mcg daily.
Anxiety disorders: 100 - 200mcg daily.
Arthritis: 200mcg daily.
Autism: 200mcg daily.
Breast cancer: 200 - 400mcg daily.
Bulimia: 200mcg daily.
Burns: 200mcg daily.
Cancer: 200mcg daily.
Circulatory problems: 200mcg daily.
Dry skin: 200mcg daily.
Epilepsy: follow label directions.
Cataracts: 200mcg daily.
Macular degeneration: 400mcg daily.
Foodborne/waterborne disease: 200mcg daily.
High blood pressure: 200mcg daily.
Impotence: follow label directions.
Indigestion: 100 - 300mcg daily
Infertility: 200 - 400mcg daily.
Multiple sclerosis: 150 - 300mcg daily.
Prostate cancer: 200mcg daily.
Skin cancer: 200mcg daily.
Do not exceed a total daily intake of 800mcg from all sources, including diet.
If you are pregnant, do not exceed 40mcg daily.

Dr. Barney:
Acne: follow label directions with vitamin E.
AIDS/HIV: 400mg daily.
Burns: follow label directions.
Cancer: 250mg daily.
Cataracts: 400mg with 400IU of vitamin E.
Coronary heart disease: follow label directions.
Epilepsy: follow label directions.
Heart attack: follow label directions.
High blood pressure: follow label directions.
Lupus: follow label directions. Take with 400 - 800IU of vitamin E.
Prostate disease: follow label directions.
Stress: follow label directions. Take with vitamin E and lipoic acid.

Drs. Zand, Spreen, & LaVille:
Aging: 50 - 100mcg twice daily.
Allergies: 50 - 100mcg twice daily.
Arthritis: 200mcg daily.
Blepharitis: 100mcg twice daily.
Breast cancer: 200mcg daily.
Cancer: 200mcg daily.
Cardiovascular disease: 200mcg daily.
Carpal tunnel syndrome: 200mcg daily.
Cataracts: 200mcg daily.
Cervical dysplasia: 200mcg daily.
Cholesterol, high: 200mcg daily.
Cirrhosis: 200mcg daily.
Colitis, ulcerative: 200mcg daily.
Contact-lens problems: 100mcg twice daily.
Corneal problems: 100mcg twice daily.
Crohn's disease: 200mcg daily.
Diabetes: 200mcg daily.
Dry eyes: 100mcg twice daily. When symptoms improve, reduce the dosage to 100mcg once daily.
Eczema: 50 - 100mcg up to one month.
Emphysema: 200mcg daily.
Endometriosis: 200mcg twice daily for two weeks, then cut back to 200mcg daily.
Fibrocystic breast disease: 200mcg daily.
Fibromyalgia: 200mcg daily.
Floaters: 100mcg daily.
Hair loss: 200mcg daily.
Hepatitis: 200mcg daily.
Herpes: 200mcg daily.
High blood pressure: 200mcg daily.
Infertility: 200mcg daily.
Macular degeneration: 200mcg daily.
Memory problems: 100mcg daily.
Menopause: 200mcg daily.
Multiple sclerosis: 200mcg daily.
Pancreatitis: 100mcg daily.
Parkinson's disease: 200mcg daily.
Presbyopia: 100mcg daily.
Prostate disorders: 200mcg daily.
Retinal disorders: 100mcg once daily.
Sunburn: 200mcg daily.
Thrush: 200mcg daily.

Integrative Medicine Communications:
Neonates to 6 months: 10 mcg.
Infants 6 months to 1 year: 15 mcg
Children 1 to 6 years: 20 mcg
Children 7 to 10 years: 30 mcg
Males 11 to 14 years: 40 mcg
Males 15 to 18 years: 50 mcg
Males over 19 years: 70 mcg
Females 11 to 14 years: 45 mcg
Females 15 to 18 years: 50 mcg
Females over 19 years: 55 mcg
Pregnant females: 65 mcg
Lactating females: 75 mcg