Selenium
35%+
Or more daily value
PER 90G PACK
Ingredient details
- Form
- L-Selenomethionine (confirm CoA)
- Available
- All flavors
See the nutrition facts panel on each flavor for exact values.
Macronova supplies selenium as L-selenomethionine, an amino acid containing selenium. The body uses this trace mineral to make proteins called selenoproteins.
Key benefits
- Helps antioxidant enzymes protect cells
- Supports thyroid-hormone metabolism
- Contributes to immune function
Why it matters
Some thyroid hormones need to be converted before they become active. Selenium-dependent enzymes help make that conversion and regulate hormone activity.
Citations
- European Commission / EFSA (current) EU Register on Nutrition and Health Claims (Commission Regulation (EU) No 432/2012 and amendments). European Commission. View study: EU Register on Nutrition and Health Claims (Commission Regulation (EU) No 432/2012 and amendments)
- NIH Office of Dietary Supplements (current) Selenium: Fact Sheet for Health Professionals. National Institutes of Health. View study: Selenium: Fact Sheet for Health Professionals