Selenium 100ug Tabs (100)

SELENIUM

Selenium is a trace mineral which is essential for cellular function .

ANTIOXIDANT =* Selenium is a crucial element which exert its antioxidant effects by being a component in selenoproteins.

=*Selenium is also believed to have a role in anti-inflammatory mechanisms and therefore be considered to be protective against endothelial.

CARDIOVASCULAR SUPPORT=*LDL oxidation is a key factor in cardiovascular disease development,thus antioxidants may be essential in reducing LDL oxidation .

=* Selenium is also believed to have a role in anti-inflammatory mechanisms and therefore be considered to be protective against endothelial damage .

CELL PRODUCTION =*As stated above ,selenium is a mineral required for superoxide dimutase witch can help protect cells against oxidative damage .

=*Selenoproteins are also displayed by some immune cells within the body ,making selenium an important mineral in immune function.

=*Selenium is also involved in the synthesis of glutathione peroxidase an enzyme used for liver detoxification .

DETOXIFICATION AND LIVER SUPPORT=*As mentioned ,selenium is used for glutathione perioxidase synthesis, which is essential for liver detoxification.

=* Glutathione perioxidase help with the elimination/detoxification of toxins within the body ,removing potential damaging molecules (e.g pesticides).

EYE HEALTH =* Free radical damage has been suggested to be a contributing factor in deteriorating eye health and can result in cataracts and macular degenerating eye health and can result in catararacts and macular degeneration .

FOETAL GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT =*Sufficient levels of selenium have been shown to positively effect birth weight .

MAY BE SUPPORTIVE FOR:

• Protection against free radicals
• Slowing the ageing process
• Cell protection
• Protection against diseases associated with cell mutation.
• Liver protection
• Cateracts
• Detoxification
• Elimination of and /or protection against heavy metals
• Arthritis and various other inflammatory conditions
• Cardiovascular health
• Promoting health foetal growth and development
• Immune dysfunction
• Thyroid dysfunction
• Male fertility problems