Essential antioxidant trace element for proper thyroid function.
Selenium is an essential trace element integrated into selenoproteins, major antioxidant enzymes. It protects cells from oxidative stress and modulates thyroid and immune function.
Selenium is the cofactor for glutathione peroxidases and thioredoxin reductases, key antioxidant enzymes. It is essential for the conversion of T4 to T3 (active thyroid hormones). European soils are depleted of selenium, resulting in frequent deficiencies.
Antioxidant protection, thyroid function, immunity, prevention of certain cancers.
RDA: 70µg/day. One Brazil nut per day covers daily needs. Do not exceed 400µg/day (risk of toxicity).
One Brazil nut per day covers the daily recommended intake of selenium.
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