Selenium is an essential trace element of fundamental importance to human health. The most abundant sources of selenium are Brazil nuts, seafood, meat and poultry People at risk of selenium deficiency include those with a restricted food intake (slimmers, vegetarians, the elderly), pregnant and lactating women, and those living in geographical regions with selenium depleted soils.
Extended Info
Selenium is an essential trace element of fundamental importance to human health. The most abundant sources of selenium are Brazil nuts, seafood, meat and poultry People at risk of selenium deficiency include those with a restricted food intake (slimmers, vegetarians, the elderly), pregnant and lactating women, and those living in geographical regions with selenium depleted soils.
It is recognized that soils in many areas of the world, including the UK, are deficient in selenium, often as a result of continual or intensive farming. This deficiency is manifest upwards through the food chain via plants and animals, culminating in man. A good example of this is Keshan disease, an endemic cardiomyopathy resulting from severely selenium depleted soil in the Keshan region of China-a problem that was eventually eliminated by the addition of a selenium supplement to dietary salt.
Comments
To be taken with food.
Cautions
There are no known drug contra-indications. Toxic effects can occur after intakes above 900mcg per day; symptoms can include hair and nail loss. Pregnant or lactating women and those on medication should consult a doctor before using any product
Dosage
1-2 tablets per day, or as directed by your nutritionist. To be taken with food.
Ingredients
Zinc Gluconate, Vitamin C (ascorbic acid), Selenium yeast, bulking agent (microcrystalline cellulose), Vitamin E (d-a-Tocopherol), glazing agent (hypromellose, talc, zein), firming agent (silicon dioxide), Vitamin B (pyridoxine hydrochloride), ant caking agent (magnesium stearate), colour (iron oxide, titanium dioxide).
Each tablet contains: Vitamin E 15mg (150%RDA), Vitamin C 90mg (150%RDA), Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) 1.6mg (80%RDA), Zinc 15mg (100%RDA), Organic Selenium 100ug. Energy, protein, carbohydrates and fat – negligible. |
