Selenium (citrate) - SEC1
- Supports antioxidant defenses and cellular health‡
- Provides immune system support‡
- Promotes healthy blood flow‡
- May help support healthy growth and fertility‡
- Available in citrate and selenomethionine forms
- Made with high-quality vegan ingredients backed by verifiable science
Indications
- Ages 18 and up
- Healthy cell function and immune health support‡
Suggested Use
As a dietary supplement, take 1 capsule daily, with a meal, or as directed by a health professional.
Verifiable Science
Selenium is an essential cofactor for glutathione
peroxidases, which maintain antioxidant defenses by inactivating hydrogen peroxide.1 Selenium also
supports iodine metabolism to maintain healthy
thyroid hormone production.1 This trace mineral is
also involved in the production of certain
prostaglandins that promote healthy blood flow.2
Selenium may also support healthy growth and
fertility, as indicated in a research study using a
combination of selenomethionine and vitamin E.3
Selenium also provides support for the immune
system.4 Selenomethionine is an organic form of the
mineral that occurs naturally in Brazil nuts and
legumes, and consists of selenium bound to the
amino acid methionine. During digestion, selenium is
released from methionine. Selenium is absorbed
primarily in the duodenum and proximal small
intestine and transported to tissues via specialized
transport proteins.1‡
References
- Gropper SS, Smith JL. Advanced Nutrition and Human metabolism. 6th ed. Belmont, CA: Wadsworth; 2012.
- Hampel G, et al. Life Sci. 1991;49(12):881-8.
- Moslemi MK, et al. Int J Gen Med. 2011; 4: 99-104.
- Kiremidjian-Schumacher L, et al. Biol Trace Elem Res. 1994 Apr-May;41(1-2):115-27.
