Seleno Sorb 200

- 200mcg of selenomethionine per vegetable capsule
- Selenomethionine may reduce thyroid peroxidase (anti-TPO) antibodies, increase well-being and improve mood in people with poor thyroid function
- Indicated to support healthy thyroid function, immunity, male fertility and detoxification
Selenium is an essential mineral found in significant quantities in Brazil nuts. It is best known for its role in thyroid hormone activation, as it is a necessary cofactor for the proper conversion of the less active thyroid hormone, thyroxine (T4), to the metabolically active triiodothyronine (T3). Without selenium, metabolically inactive reverse T3 (rT3) is created instead, putting our bodies at a metabolic disadvantage. In fact, the thyroid gland contains the highest concentrations of selenium per unit weight in the body.
Various clinical trials have documented selenium's ability to improve clinical markers of poor thyroid function. Appropriate selenium supplementation has been shown to reduce anti-thyroid peroxidase (anti-TPO) antibodies, increase well-being, and improve mood in people with impaired thyroid function. Selenomethionine has also been shown to support women during and after pregnancy with positive anti-TPO antibodies.
Selenium is also necessary for the body's proper immune functioning. Selenium-deficient states show increased viral replication and disease progression. Conversely, selenium supplementation has been shown to increase T cell production and natural killer cell activity, supporting the body's defense against foreign invaders.
Finally, selenium plays a crucial role in upregulating the master antioxidant glutathione through the activation of glutathione peroxidase. This may explain why selenium supplementation has been shown to positively impact fertility through improved sperm development and function. Ensuring optimal glutathione production also has important implications for the body's detoxification systems at the cellular level.
Seleno-Sorb from Cyto-Matrix contains 200mcg of selenomethionine per vegetable capsule. Selenomethionine is an organic compound and the predominant form of selenium naturally found in foods. Selenomethionine is rapidly and completely absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract and plays a central role in the regulation of the thyroid, immune system and detoxification pathways.