OL - Selenium 200 mcg - 100 s

• Package Description:�100 sServing Size:�1 Number of Servings:�100.
• DESCRIPTION DETAILS FACTS DIRECTIONS WARNINGS Selenium is an essential trace mineral in the human body. This ent is a component of glutathione peroxidase, an important enzyme that protects arteries and cell membranes from damage by free radicals that are produced during normal oxygen sm. The body has developed defenses such as antioxidants to control levels of free radicals because they can damage cells and contribute to the development of some chronic diseases. Selenium is also essential for normal functioning of the immune system and thyroid gland. Selenium may also aid in protein synthesis, growth and development, and fertility, especially in the male. It has been shown to improve sperm production and motility. Selenium has a variety of functions but its main role is as an antioxidant. It is part of a tional antioxidant system that protects cell membranes and intracellular structural membranes from lipid peroxidation. This protection of the tissues and cell membranes may benefit the cardiovascular system and protect against cancer. We need adequate daily as of selenium for the maintenance of these antioxidant functions and for selenium's other cellular functions as well. Selenium may also have anti-carcinogenic effects. The exact mechanism of action remains unknown. The most likely reason is related to its antioxidant action. However, some evidence suggests that selenium may decrease cell division or help cell repair. Selenium also seems to protect us from the toxic effects of heavy metals and other substances. People with adequate selenium intake have fewer adverse effects from smoking, alcohol, oxidized s, and mercury and cadmium toxicity. Aside from the likely antioxidant influence, the specific mechanism by which selenium affords this protection is not known, though the effect is confirmed by some research. foods are the major dietary sources of selenium. The a of selenium in soil determines the a of selenium in the foods that are grown in that soil. Low soil levels of selenium are associated with higher cancer rates, and soil-rich areas have below-average cancer rates for a number of body systems, particularly the s, colon, and lungs. Selenium also can be found in some meats and seafood. In the U.S., meats and bread are common sources of dietary selenium. Some nuts, in particular Brazil nuts and walnuts, are also very good sources of selenium. Selenium deficiency is most commonly seen in parts of China where the selenium content in the soil, and therefore selenium intake, is very low. Selenium deficiency is linked to Keshan Disease, a form of heart disease prevalent in children and is characterized by an d heart and congestive heart failure, may be a direct result of selenium deficiency, as it has responded well to selenium . People in Keshan, China, where the disease was discovered, treat it with a common called Astragalus, which accumulates selenium from the soil. Selenium deficiency may also affect thyroid function because selenium is essential for the synthesis of active thyroid hormone. Researchers also believe selenium deficiency may worsen the effects of iodine deficiency on thyroid function, and that adequate selenium tional status may help protect against some of the neurological effects of iodine deficiency. Olympian Labs’ Selenium is a 100% pure, vegetarian formulation derived from Brewer’s Yeast that contains no animal bi-products and is available in easy-to-swallow, kosher-certified s. Package Description: 100 s Serving Size: 1 Number of Servings: 100 Serving Size: One (1) Servings per container: 100 Ingredients: A Per Serving % Daily Value* Selenium (from Brewer's Yeast) 200 mcg 286% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Daily Value not established. Other Ingredients: Microcrystalline Cel.

Selenium is an essential trace mineral in the human body. This ent is a component of glutathione peroxidase, an important enzyme that protects arteries and cell membranes from damage by free radicals that are produced during normal oxygen sm. The body has developed defenses such as antioxidants to control levels of free radicals because they can damage cells and contribute to the development of some chronic diseases. Selenium is also essential for normal functioning of the immune system and thyroid gland. Selenium may also aid in protein synthesis, growth and development, and fertility, especially in the male. It has been shown to improve sperm production and motility.Selenium has a variety of functions but its main role is as an antioxidant. It is part of a tional antioxidant system that protects cell membranes and intracellular structural membranes from lipid peroxidation. This protection of the tissues and cell membranes may benefit the cardiovascular system and protect against cancer. We need adequate daily as of selenium for the maintenance of these antioxidant functions and for selenium's other cellular functions as well.Selenium may also have anti-carcinogenic effects. The exact mechanism of action remains unknown. The most likely reason is related to its antioxidant action. However, some evidence suggests that selenium may decrease cell division or help cell repair.Selenium also seems to protect us from the toxic effects of heavy metals and other substances. People with adequate selenium intake have fewer adverse effects from smoking, alcohol, oxidized s, and mercury and cadmium toxicity. Aside from the likely antioxidant influence, the specific mechanism by which selenium affords this protection is not known, though the effect is confirmed by some research. foods are the major dietary sources of selenium. The a of selenium in soil determines the a of selenium in the foods that are grown in that soil. Low soil levels of selenium are associated with higher cancer rates, and soil-rich areas have below-average cancer rates for a number of body systems, particularly the s, colon, and lungs. Selenium also can be found in some meats and seafood. In the U.S., meats and bread are common sources of dietary selenium. Some nuts, in particular Brazil nuts and walnuts, are also very good sources of selenium.Selenium deficiency is most commonly seen in parts of China where the selenium content in the soil, and therefore selenium intake, is very low. Selenium deficiency is linked to Keshan Disease, a form of heart disease prevalent in children and is characterized by an d heart and congestive heart failure, may be a direct result of selenium deficiency, as it has responded well to selenium . People in Keshan, China, where the disease was discovered, treat it with a common called Astragalus, which accumulates selenium from the soil.Selenium deficiency may also affect thyroid function because selenium is essential for the synthesis of active thyroid hormone. Researchers also believe selenium deficiency may worsen the effects of iodine deficiency on thyroid function, and that adequate selenium tional status may help protect against some of the neurological effects of iodine deficiency.Olympian Labs’ Selenium is a 100% pure, vegetarian formulation derived from Brewer’s Yeast that contains no animal bi-products and is available in easy-to-swallow, kosher-certified s.