Why You Need Selenium…The Benefits Will Surprise You

Selenium is a trace element and like most vital minerals, our body needs it, but doesn’t produce it. Selenium is actually found in the soil and in the past we were able to get the minimum selenium requirement from food since it was absorbed (or eaten) from the ground. Unfortunately, according to the Food & Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, “our reliance on geo chemicals is restricting the entry of this element from soils into food chains”. In other words, you’re not getting a vital nutrient that is instrumental in your overall helath.

Why You Need It

Most people use Selenium for thyroid support as it’s been found to be the missing link in treating hypothyroidism. But that’s just the beginning. Selenium has also been found to be a critical in supporting your health in a number of ways.

A Powerful Antioxidant – the first line of defense against cell damage. Immune Support – stop catching every bug that’s going around. Prostate Cancer Prevention – studies are showing great promise.

Research is also being conducted on the usefulness of selenium for people suffering from asthma, arthritis and even infertility. In fact, people with a conditions ranging from rheumatoid arthritis, HIV and some types of cancer all have very low levels of selenium.

Finding the Right Selenium Supplement

Know that you know how vital selenium is to your diet, and how difficult it is to get this nutrient, you’re probably going to want to supplement your diet with this mineral to maintain your health and well-being.

The choices can be overwhelming. There are a lot of brands out there with different dosages and quality standards so you have to choose wisely.

Here’s some things you’ll want to look for in your selenium supplement. Make sure your selenium supplement is yeast and sugar free. This is especially

important for those suffering from candida or any type of fungal or yeast overgrowth. Sugar is an unnecessary ingredient and it really should be avoided whenever you can do so. For optimal benefits, you’ll also want to look for Selenomethionine, a form of selenium that has a superior rate of absorption when compared to other forms of selenium. This is also a naturally occurring substance, not a synthetic blend, so you’re ingesting this mineral in its most natural and unaltered state.

Be sure to look for supplements that are made in the USA. Most foreign made supplement have no manufacturing standards in regards to ingredients or quality. A GMP seal (Good Manufacturing Product) will ensure your supplement is manufactured with strict standards for quality assurance.

Dose amounts can differ slightly but a good rule of thumb is to take a 200 mcg, with a meal, once a day. This amount will really help you optimize all of the benefit you’re sure to realize with selenium.