Description
Zen Supplements Selenium, 200 mcg raw sourced from L-Selenomethionine and is an essential trace mineral and functions as part of the antioxidant enzyme glutathione perioxidase. Zen Supplements Selenium is bonded to the essential sulfur amino acid, methionine, in a naturally occuring form as found in the diet. Selenium is found most abundantly in Brazil Nuts, organ meats, seafood, and wheat germ. Zen Supplements Selenium provides Selenium in a highly absorbable, bioavailable form, Selenomethionine (Selenomax®)
- Selenium Is An Essential Trace Mineral And Functions As Part Of The Antioxidant Enzyme Glutathione Perioxidase.
- Selenium Is Bonded To The Essential Sulfur Amino Acid, Methionine, In A Naturally Occuring Form As Found In The Diet.
- Anitoxidant, especially when combined with vitamin E
- Regulating the effects of thyroid hormone on fat metabolism
Selenium is a trace mineral and functions primarily as a component of the antioxidant enzyme glutathione peroxidase, which works with Vitamin E in preventing free radical damage to cell membranes. A low level of selenium in the body is linked to a higher risk for cardiovascular disease, inflammatory diseases, and any other diseases or conditions associated with an increased risk for free radical damage including cataract formation and premature aging.
Selenium’s chief beneficial effects stem from its role as an antioxidant. Selenium is incorporated at the 4 biochemically active sites of the enzyme glutathione peroxidase, which assumes a critical role in protecting against free radical and oxidative damage. In addition to this important role, selenium appears to exert antioxidant activity on its own, and is involved in the production of thyroid hormone. Selenium is also an antagonist to heavy metals like lead, mercury, aluminum, arsenic and cadmium.
Selenium is an extremely vital mineral for the human body as it increases immunity, takes part in antioxidant activity that defends against free radical damage and inflammation, and plays a key role in maintaining a healthy metabolism.
According to studies, consuming plenty of naturally occurring selenium has positive antiviral effects, is essential for successful male and female fertility and reproduction, and also reduces the risk of cancer, autoimmune and thyroid diseases.