Once upon a time a trace element lost in Galicia (Marta I. Miranda Castañón, USC)

Discover the fascinating history of selenium in Galicia, an essential micronutrient that, due to the nature of our acidic and granitic soils, finds great difficulty in reaching our diet. In this talk, we will explore how this deficiency affects both livestock—cows, sheep, and horses—and people, and we will analyze the curious paradox of why our pets, thanks to feed, are often better supplemented than we are ourselves. A unique opportunity to understand the relationship between the geology of our land and our health in a relaxed and informative environment. 🧪