Hypo-Selenium - 200 mcg 90 soft gel

Hypo-Selenium, provided by Douglas Laboratories,
contains 200 mcg of bioavailable selenium per each
tablet.

FUNCTIONS

Selenium is a nutritionally essential trace element for
humans and animals. The National Research
Council’s Recommended Dietary Allowance for
selenium in adults ranges from 55 to 75 mcg per day
depending on age and gender.
Selenium is a cofactor to about 10 selenoproteins in
the body; the most important of these appears to be
glutathione peroxidase (GPX). GPX uses glutathione
to reduce hydrogen peroxide and thus protect cells
and plasma against free radical injury. GPX activity
depends on an adequate supply of dietary selenium.
Recently, selenium as selenocysteine has been
identified in the active center of type 1 and 3
iodothyronine deiodinases, two important enzymes
regulating the formation and degradation of the active
thyroid hormone, triiodothyronine (T3). Another
important selenoprotein appears to be selenoprotein
P, but its functions remain unclear. Selenium and
vitamin E appear to have synergistic effects, since
some signs of vitamin E deficiency in animals can be
alleviated by dietary selenium.
Dietary selenium is generally well absorbed and utilized
in the body. The richest food sources of selenium are
seafood and organ meats, followed by muscle meats,
cereals and grains, and dairy products. Fruits and
vegetables are typically low in selenium, and low
selenium status has been reported in vegetarians.
INDICATIONS
Hypo-Selenium may be a useful dietary adjunct for
individuals wishing to supplement with this
important trace mineral.

FORMULA (#7449)
1 Tablet Contains:
Selenium .................................................... 200 mcg
(selenium Krebs chelate, yeast free, organically
bound in kelp)
SUGGESTED USE
Adults take 1 tablet daily or as directed by house care
professional.
SIDE EFFECTS
No adverse side effects reported.
STORAGE
Store in a cool, dry place, away from direct light.
Keep out of reach of children.