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Selenium Capsule (Each) †
† commercial product
An important mineral with potential antioxidant characteristics is selenium. Selenium may support antioxidant defense systems, thyroid hormone metabolism, and immune system strength among several physiological processes. Selenium might help lower oxidative stress and shield cells from damage by means of these possible antioxidant properties. Selenium aids in the synthesis of selenoproteins, which are essential for controlling thyroid activity and sustaining a strong immunological response.
For those with selenium deficiency, which might result from poor soil selenium levels or from populations with little dietary intake of selenium-rich foods. Too much selenium, though, can cause toxicity resulting in symptoms like as hair loss, nail fragility, stomach discomfort, and irritability.
Store this medication at 68°F to 77°F (20°C to 25°C) and away from heat, moisture and light. Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Throw away any unused medicine after the beyond use date. Do not flush unused medications or pour down a sink or drain.
- National Institutes of Health Office of Dietary Supplements. “Selenium: Fact Sheet for Health Professionals.” ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Selenium-HealthProfessional/
- Shreenath AP, Hashmi MF, Dooley J. Selenium Deficiency. [Updated 2023 Oct 29]. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2024 Jan-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK482260/.– LinkOpens in New Tab
- Mayo Clinic. Selenium (Oral Route) Description. Retrieved from https://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements/selenium-supplement-oral-route/description/drg-20063649
