- 200 mcg
- Selenium (L-Selenomethionine)
Hypromellose (derived from cellulose) capsule, Microcrystalline Cellulose.
Consult a health-care practitioner prior to use if you have a history of non-melanoma skin cancer. Keep out of reach of children. Do not use if security seal inside the cap is broken. Store tightly sealed in a cool, dry place.
Capsules
60 Caps
Adults: Take 1 capsule daily or as recommended by a health-care practitioner.
- Supports thyroid function
- Well-absorbed form of selenium
- Important antioxidant mineral
- Positive effects on normal cell function and cell development
- Support for heavy metal detoxification
- Free from gluten, dairy & soy
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SELENIUM
Selenium regulates fat metabolism by controlling the production of thyroid hormone ...
Selenium is an important trace mineral that people may be deficient in because they eat food from areas where the selenium content of the soil is low. Selenium's most important function is as an antioxidant where it protects the cell from damage and prevents the oxidation of other vitamins and nutrients. It does this by neutralizing free radicals.
They are unstable molecules that in their bid to become more stable must bump into healthy cells and cause damage. Free radicals contribute to cardiovascular disease by producing oxidized LDL cholesterol, which causes atherosclerotic plaques.
Selenium's antioxidant properties also help in cell growths, which can result from free radicals damaging cellular genetic material. It is believed to be an anti-aging vitamin because as an antioxidant it protects the body against environmental pollutants other substances that and lead to aging.
Selenium regulates fat metabolism by controlling the production of thyroid hormone. Selenium and vitamin E act together to produce the antibodies which are important for protecting the body from infections. Selenium supplementation is particularly important for men because selenium concentrates in the testicles and is lost through seminal fluid. Selenium, vitamin E and zinc have been shown to reduce prostate inflammation. Selenium has been used to treat many conditions including male infertility, asthma, arthritis, cataracts, AIDS, hypothyroidism, alcoholic cirrhosis and high blood pressure.
Selenium supplements are available in tablet or capsule form. Selenium is often grown on yeast and may not be suitable for those who are sensitive to yeast or have a tendency towards candida infections. Selenomethionine is another highly active form of selenium that does not contain yeast. Selenium works well with vitamin E, vitamin C and beta-carotene and can often be found in a complex with these other antioxidants.
Selenium levels may be decreased by high dose corticosteroid therapy (prednisone).
SELENIUM QUICK FACTS
Food Sources
-The selenium content of grain and meat products is dependent on the selenium content of the soil. Good food sources are usually Brazil nuts, brewer's yeast, broccoli, brown rice, chicken, dairy products, dulse, garlic, salmon, liver, kelp, vegetables, tuna, wheat germ.
Deficiency Symptoms
-Heart disease, frequent colds and flus, exhaustion, growth impairment, infertility, liver and pancreatic impairment.
Optimum Dosage
-200 mcg daily. (Clinical doses may be higher as recommended by your practitioner.
Works Well With
-Vitamin E, vitamin C, beta-carotene, zinc.
Important Information
- Do not exceed 40mcg daily if you are pregnant.
- Toxicity symptoms include garlicky breath odour, brittle nails, digestive disorders, hair loss, metallic taste in the mouth, tooth loss and yellow skin and may begin at daily doses above 400mcg.
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