Supplements in practice - Selenium Flashcards
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Selenium
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Selenium supplements are used for immune system health and supporting T3 production in cases of hypothyroidism:
* Food form: L-selenomethionine; selenium chelated to methionine.
* Supplement forms: Inorganic selenite and selenate; organic selenomethionine, selenocysteine and selenium-enriched yeast.
* Higher bioavailability of selenium in selenomethionine (90%) compared to about 50% from selenite. Most bioavailable and easily-assimilated form of selenium.
* Optimal form of supplemental selenium: Combination of selenomethionine, selenodiglutathione and sodium selenate.
