Jarrow Formulas Activated Selenium (50 Caps)

Jarrow Activated Selenium MOST ABSORBABLE FORM OF SELENIUM

• Immune Boosting Antioxidant
• Contains Vitamins E and B2
• Powerful Preventative Supplement

Selenium: Is an essential trace mineral that works with Vitamin E in metabolic functions. It promotes normal body growth, enhances fertility, encourages tissue elasticity and is a potent antioxidant that naturally reduces the retention of toxic metals in the body. Selenium is crucial for the proper functioning of the heart muscle and there is evidence that it can help the body fight cancer. The people of Norfolk, England, are said to be among some of the longest-lived. Scientists believe it is due to high concentrations of selenium in the soil. Selenium is stored in muscle and other tissues, as well as in the liver and kidneys. Selenium is incorporated into proteins to make selenoproteins, which are important antioxidant enzymes. The antioxidant properties of selenoproteins help prevent cellular damage from free radicals. Free radicals are natural by-products of oxygen metabolism that may contribute to the development of chronic diseases such as cancer and heart disease. Other selenoproteins help regulate thyroid function and play a role in the immune system. What foods provide selenium?
Plant foods are the major dietary sources of selenium in most countries throughout the world. The content of selenium in food depends on the selenium content of the soil where plants are grown or animals are raised. For example, researchers know that soils in the high plains of northern Nebraska and the Dakotas have very high levels of selenium. People living in those regions generally have the highest selenium intakes in the United States (U.S.). In the U.S., food distribution patterns across the country help prevent people living in low-selenium geographic areas from having low dietary selenium intakes. Soils in some parts of China and Russia have very low amounts of selenium. Selenium deficiency is often reported in those regions because most food in those areas is grown and eaten locally. Selenium also can be found in some meats and seafood. Animals that eat grains or plants that were grown in selenium-rich soil have higher levels of selenium in their muscle. In the U.S., meats and bread are common sources of dietary selenium. Some nuts are also sources of selenium. Selenium content of foods can vary. For example, Brazil nuts may contain as much as 544 micrograms of selenium per ounce. They also may contain far less selenium. It is wise to eat Brazil nuts only occasionally because of their unusually high intake of selenium. Some symptoms of a Selenium deficiency:

• Age/liver spots
• Immune deficiencies
• Alzheimer’s
• Infertility
• Anemia
• Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
• Cancer
• Muscular Dystrophy (MD)
• Cardiomyopathy
• Muscular weakness
• Cirrhisis of the liver
• Pancreatic atrophy
• Cystic Fibrosis 
• Pancreatitis
• Fatigue
• Parkinson’s Disease
• Fibromyalgia
• Premature aging
• Heart disease
• Scoliosis
• Heart palpitations
• Sickle cell anemia
• Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)
• Hot flashes 

Vitamin E and B2 (Riboflavin) are important to the metabolism of Selenium. Odor modified garlic is a source of Cysteine, an amino acid used in selenium metabolism. Jarrow Formulas’ Activated Selenium is formulated for optimum selenium function and is hypoallergenic. Each capsule contains 100 mcg. of Selenium Organically Bound to the amino acid L-Methionine, which is a combination found in nature and food.

Ingredient Details:Selenium (L-Selenomethionine) 112 mcg Vitamin E ( d-Alpha Tocopheryl Succinate) 30 IU Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) 2 mg Broccoli 150 mg.

Cellulose, silicon dioxide, and magnesium stearate. Capsule consists of gelatin. Contains: Soy.

Suggested Use:Take 1 to 2 capsules per day, not to exceed 2 capsules per day, or as directed by your qualified health consultant.

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About: Jarrow Formulas is based in Los Angeles California USA and is a formulator and supplier of extra ordinary nutritional supplements. Founded in 1977 and incorporated in 1988 today Jarrow Formulas markets its products in the United States Mexico Canada and throughout the world. Jarrow Formulas'' mission is reflected in its motto ''Superior Nutrition and Formulation".

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