SELENIUM 200mg/caps

Selenium is a mineral that can be consumed by eating many foods. May help support healthy bodily functions, including metabolism, immune system, and thyroid function.

1. Antioxidants like selenium help reduce oxidative stress by controlling free radical counts https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19033020/

2. In addition to reducing oxidative stress, selenium may help reduce the risk of certain cancers.

This is attributed to selenium's ability to reduce DNA damage and oxidative stress, boost the immune system and destroy cancer cells https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4073179/

3. In an analysis of 25 observational studies, a 50% increase in blood selenium levels was associated with a 24% reduction in the risk of heart disease. Selenium may also lower indicators of inflammation in the body⁠, one of the main risk factors for heart disease. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17023702/  

4. Additionally increases levels of glutathione peroxidase, a powerful antioxidant https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28965605/

5. Oxidative stress is believed to be involved in both the onset and progression of neurological diseases such as Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis and Alzheimer's disease. Several studies have shown that Alzheimer's patients have lower blood selenium levels and some studies have shown that antioxidants in food and supplements may improve memory in Alzheimer's patients https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21775560/

Selenium is important for the proper functioning of the thyroid gland. In fact, thyroid tissue contains more selenium than any other organ in the human body. Selenium helps protect the thyroid from oxidative damage and plays a vital role in the production of thyroid hormones. Selenium deficiency is associated with thyroid conditions such as Hashimoto's thyroiditis, a type of hypothyroidism where the immune system attacks the thyroid gland. An observational study of over 6,000 people found that low serum selenium levels were associated with an increased risk of autoimmune thyroiditis and hypothyroidism https://academic.oup.com/jcem/article/100/11/4037/2836081

One review found that taking selenium supplements daily for three months resulted in lower thyroid antibody levels. It has also led to improved mood and overall well-being in people with Hashimoto's disease https://www.liebertpub.com/doi/abs/10.1089/thy.2009.0351