Selenium has an antioxidant effect, supports the immune system and supports the metabolism of the thyroin

It is an essential, i.e. vital trace element that must be supplied via food, since it cannot be produced by the body itself. It occurs in the rock and in the ground and reaches the food chain via the plants. Brazil nuts, coconuts, sesame, legumes and whole grain cereals are among the best sources of vegetable selenium, while beef, veal and chicken, as well as egg yolk, herring, tuna, redfish and trout are good sources of animal selenium. However, since the selenium content in the food strongly depends on the soils and these are low in selenium in Germany, an additional intake of selenium can make sense. If there is an increased selenium requirement or selenium deficiency , a dietary supplement with capsules is recommended - especially interesting for people with a thyroid disease and for vegans!

Cover selenium requirements with L-selenomethionine & sodium selenite

The HEALTH + selenium capsules contain 200 µg selenium per capsule, which are composed of the organic selenium compounds L-selenomethionine and sodium selenite. Due to the resulting high bioavailability, significantly smaller amounts of this dietary supplement can be taken in comparison to other selenium capsules in order to meet the selenium requirement.

Selenium & its tasks

As a so-called co-factor, the trace element selenium is indispensable for the development of the enzyme glutathione peroxidase, which is involved in detoxification. In addition, it protects the body cells against oxidative stress and free radicals. Selenium also strengthens the immune system by stimulating the formation of specific immunoglobulins and the activity of immune cells. Selenium also regulates the metabolism of the thyroid in two ways . The enzyme iodothyronine-5-deiodinase is dependent on selenium. It converts the thyroid hormone thyroxine (T4) into the active variant triiodothyronine (T3). As a result, it improves thyroid function. By downregulating inflammatory cytokines (messenger substances), it can reduce autoimmune inflammation of the thyroid gland. ADietary supplementation with selenium capsules can also ensure the optimal functioning of the thyroid gland. In addition, selenium makes a valuable contribution to maintaining hair and nails as well as sperm formation.