Selenium
What is it?
Selenium is an essential trace mineral that functions through specialized proteins called selenoproteins, which support thyroid hormone metabolism, DNA synthesis, cellular antioxidant defense, immune function, and protection from oxidative damage
What are the benefits?
- Supports normal thyroid hormone metabolism
- Supports cellular antioxidant defense
- Supports normal immune system function
- Supports glutathione peroxidase activity
Where can I find it?
- Brazil nuts
- Seafood
- Tuna
- Sardines
- Shrimp
- Salmon
- Organ meats
- Beef liver
- Eggs
- Poultry
- Beef
- Pork
- Dairy products
- Whole grains
- Fortified cereals
- Beans
- Lentils
How does Passion 4 Health use it?
Selenium is an essential trace mineral that supports the activity of selenoproteins, a specialized group of proteins with important roles in thyroid hormone metabolism, cellular antioxidant defense, DNA synthesis, and normal immune system function. Selenium is a required cofactor for glutathione peroxidase, an antioxidant enzyme system that helps protect cells from oxidative stress, and for iodothyronine deiodinase enzymes involved in normal thyroid hormone metabolism.
Passion 4 Health provides Selenium as selenium glycinate chelate, a mineral form in which selenium is bound to the amino acid glycine. This form is included in the Daily Liquid Multivitamin + Minerals and Hair, Skin & Nails Daily Liquid Multivitamin as part of each formula’s trace-mineral profile. Selenium is included to support normal thyroid hormone metabolism, cellular antioxidant defense, immune system function, glutathione peroxidase activity, and everyday wellness.
