Selenium

Selenium Details Selenium is an important trace mineral and an essential nutrient that your body needs. Low levels of selenium can impact the heart, joints, eyes, and the immune, endocrine, and reproductive systems. Because the body cannot make selenium on its own, selenium must come from the diet or supplementation. Thorne uses on of the most bioavailable forms of selenium – L-selenomethionine – to help the body maintain an optimal selenium level. Supplementing selenium supports normal cell function and differentiation, and healthy heart, connective tissue, eye, liver, and thyroid function.* Benefits of Thorne's Selenium • Supports healthy thyroid function, which benefits energy levels, metabolism, mood, and healthy hair and skin* • Supports the conversion of T4 thyroid hormone (thyroxine) to active T3 (triiodothyronine)* • Supports healthy aging with antioxidant benefits throughout the body to promote healthy skin, hair, and cognitive function* • Protects the body and brain against oxidative damage from excessive free radicals from environmental toxins, smoking, alcohol use, and stress* • Acts as a cofactor for numerous enzymes in the body including the important glutathione and superoxide dismutase systems* • Protects the body and brain against oxidative damage from excessive free radicals from environmental toxins, stress, and poor diet and lifestyle choices* • Promotes optimal immune function* • Supports a healthy inflammatory response throughout the body* • Helps provide cellular protection from general exposure to mercury, cadmium, and other toxic heavy metals* Features of Thorne's Selenium • Delivered as L-selenomethionine, for high bioavailability • Bound to methionine for optimal absorption • In a form that is naturally found in foods and is readily utilized by the body This product has been third-party tested and certified to verify what's in the package matches what's on the label and to confirm it contains no unsafe levels of contaminants, such as heavy metals, pesticides, and microorganisms.