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Selenium

As a mineral cofactor, Selenium supports the body’s natural antioxidant systems, which protects against oxidative damage and supports healthy aging for your body and mind.

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Product insights

  • Selenium, as L-Selenomethionine, is a highly bioavailable form of this essential trace mineral, ensuring optimal absorption and utilization by the body.
  • Selenium acts as a crucial cofactor for glutathione peroxidase, a key antioxidant enzyme that protects cells from oxidative damage caused by free radicals.
  • This mineral plays a vital role in thyroid hormone metabolism by supporting the conversion of T4 (thyroxine) to the active T3 (triiodothyronine), essential for maintaining healthy thyroid function.
  • By supporting antioxidant defense systems, Selenium contributes to overall cellular health, promoting healthy aging and cognitive function.

Suggested use

From the manufacturer
Take 1 capsule daily or as recommended by your health-care practitioner.

What it supports

5 benefits
  • Supports healthy thyroid hormone conversion.
  • Promotes antioxidant defense against free radicals.
  • Maintains healthy immune system function.
  • Supports healthy aging and cellular function.
  • Promotes healthy hair and skin.

What's in it

Per serving
Ingredient
Amount
% Daily Value
Selenium (as L-Selenomethionine)
200 mcg
**
Other ingredients: Microcrystalline Cellulose, Hypromellose (derived from cellulose) capsule.
** Daily Value not established.

The research

2 cited studies
1.
Selenium and Thyroid Function

Research indicates that selenium plays a critical role in thyroid hormone synthesis and metabolism, particularly in the conversion of T4 to T3, which is essential for maintaining normal thyroid function.

2.
Selenium and Antioxidant Activity

Studies have demonstrated selenium's importance as a cofactor for glutathione peroxidase, a major antioxidant enzyme that protects cells from oxidative stress and damage.