Selenium (60 CT)

What is Selenium?

Selenium is an essential trace mineral that supports a healthy body in many ways. It’s critical for the thyroid gland, supports the immune system, is essential for metabolic pathways, and soothes redness and swelling in the body. It’s even important for reproductive health, DNA production, and eyesight.

As an antioxidant, it helps fight free radicals and might even be called a super antioxidant because it supports other antioxidants.

One of its most valuable roles is supporting the production of glutathione peroxidase, a critical antioxidant enzyme that protects the thyroid and even helps recycle vitamin E and vitamin C into active scavengers of free radicals.

Global Healing Center’s high-potency selenium capsules are made from 100% certified organic mustard seeds and each serving delivers 200 mcg of food-derived, vegan-friendly selenium for a highly bioavailable source your body can use.

The Top 5 Reasons You Need Selenium

1. Powerful Antioxidant

Selenium is an antioxidant that defends against the free radicals that damage cells and lead to premature aging. Selenium’s antioxidant status also supports the immune system by helping to create important antibodies.

2. Thyroid Support

Like iodine, selenium is important for normal thyroid function. It’s necessary for the production of thyroid hormones; a selenium deficiency can negatively affect hormone balance and thyroid function. Selenium’s antioxidant action also helps protect the thyroid from free radicals.

3. Cardiovascular Health

Normal cardiovascular health requires adequate selenium. Selenium can benefit heart health by soothing oxidative stress and supporting normal circulation.

4. Food-Sourced Formula

Nearly every other selenium supplement on the market is produced with synthetic selenium. Global Healing Center’s selenium extract is different. It’s a whole food form of selenium extracted from certified organic mustard seeds. Food sources allow for faster and easier absorption. Each high-potency capsule delivers 200 mcg of highly bioavailable, organically sourced selenium.

5. Unparalleled Quality

Global Healing Center’s readily absorbable selenium formula is made in the USA from globally sourced ingredients at a state of the art manufacturing facility equipped with all modern equipment that adheres to cGMP guidelines and has achieved ISO 22000 certification -- the highest in food safety.

Interesting Facts About Selenium

• Soil levels can vary dramatically from one region to the next. Generally, people who live in areas with high selenium levels in the soil enjoy better health.
• Foods reputed to be good sources of selenium include Brazil Nuts, brewer's yeast, wheat germ, garlic, grains, sunflower seeds, walnuts, raisins, and seafood.
• A single Brazil nut provides enough selenium to meet the daily requirement for an adult.
• Water is not a significant source of selenium.
• A number of serious health conditions are associated with low selenium levels.
• Selenium concentrations decline with age.
• Selenium deficiency might be associated with a drop in brain function.
• Selenium is more concentrated in the thyroid than any other area of the body.

The Health Benefits of Selenium

• Selenium is one of the body's primary antioxidant enzymes and protects normal cell function by scavenging harmful free radicals.
• Supports normal thyroid and immune function in healthy individuals.
• Has a binding effect to help detoxify metals from the body.
• Encourages normal oxygen levels in the heart.
• Reduces redness and swelling.
• Supports healthy bones and joints.
• Required for the production of prostaglandins that promote healthy blood flow.
• In synergy with vitamin E, selenium supports energy producing cells