Selenium

- Antioxidant for maintaining good health
- Eliminates harmful free radicals
- Each capsule includes 200 mcg of selenium from selenomethionine, a bioavailable organic form
Selenium protects normal cellular function by eliminating harmful free radicals. It is a natural antioxidant that reduces oxidative stress and delays the oxidation of polyunsaturated fatty acids as part of selenoprotein P and selenoenzymes such as glutathione peroxidase. The highest concentrations of selenium are found in the thyroid gland, where it removes reactive oxygen species produced during the synthesis of thyroid hormones. It also plays a direct role in the synthesis of thyroid hormones. Additionally, selenium protects immune cells from excessive production of reactive oxygen species that can occur during normal immune responses. Pure Encapsulation Selenium contains selenomethionine, a bioavailable organic form of selenium.