Are You Getting Enough Selenium?

Selenium is a mineral that’s severely lacking in many people’s diets. Topping up your selenium intake can help so many health conditions, that it may just change your life.

Selenium is a powerful antioxidant and essential trace mineral that has been well researched for its many amazing health benefits. Selenium plays a crucial role in the formation of enzymes called selenoproteins, which are vital for DNA synthesis, thyroid hormone production, supporting the immune system and protecting the body from oxidative stress.

How can selenium improve your health?

• Build a stronger immune system: Selenium acts as a defending army against viruses, helping to slow down viral replication. This anti-viral effect of selenium makes it useful in cases of herpes, hepatitis, mononucleosis, warts, and helping to fight against COVID-19 (coronavirus), the common cold or flu. Selenium also helps to balance the immune system and reduce pro-inflammatory antibodies in those with autoimmune disorders. It is very helpful for reducing inflammation in conditions such as psoriasis, celiac disease, rheumatoid arthritis and lupus.
• Slow down aging: Selenoproteins defend the body against damage caused by free radicals. Free radicals damage our cells, cause inflammation, oxidative stress and contribute to the signs of aging. Selenium acts as a big shield against these free radicals and helps to keep us looking young and feeling youthful.
• Protecting your cells: Our bodies are made up of DNA strands which code for every bodily function and normal cell replication. Selenium helps to protect the DNA strands from damage, to protect our overall health. DNA damage can increase the risk of cell mutation (cancer) or neurological disorders.
• Reduce inflammation: Inflammation is often the underlying root of many health complaints, including headaches, arthritis, asthma, inflammatory bowel disease, sinusitis and so forth. Chronic inflammation also increases the risk of high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease and stroke. Selenium helps to reduce systemic inflammation by neutralising free radicals and regulating the production of inflammatory chemicals in the body.
• Normal thyroid function: Selenium is the necessary element for converting thyroid hormone T4 into the most active form T3, for utilisation by the body. Without selenium, the body can find it very difficult to convert these hormones, and as a result the thyroid may become underactive, and metabolism may slow down. People who don’t get enough selenium are at higher risk of developing thyroid nodules. There is a lot of helpful information in the book Your Thyroid Problems Solved.
• Detoxification: Selenium is required for the production of glutathione – the most powerful antioxidant in the body. The liver uses glutathione for its detoxification pathways. These pathways help to rid the body of toxins, waste products, excess hormones and cholesterol. Selenium and N-acetyl cysteine (NAC) are both required for glutathione production.

How can you get adequate selenium?

Selenium is actually not found in high enough quantities in many foods at all. Liver, kidney, Brazil nuts and seafood contain some selenium. Most of those items are certainly not commonly eaten foods. Also, the selenium in the food is determined by how much selenium was in the soil or the animal’s diet. In many parts of the world selenium levels are far too low. People suffering with a viral infection have a greater requirement for selenium, and can often become deficient very quickly.

To ensure that you are getting a good dose of selenium, it may be beneficial for you to supplement with a good quality selenium formula, such as Selenomune. This formulation contains three different forms of selenium, that have unique properties and health benefits. All three forms have been combined into Selenomune capsules to ensure you receive the best health benefit. Additional vitamins and minerals have been strategically added in to further support the health benefits of selenium in the body.

The above statements have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat or cure any disease.