Selenium energised 100 µg, 90 capsules

Selenium energises - the all-rounder among trace elements

Multitalented selenium - Selenium is a trace element found in numerous enzymes and therefore has many different functions in our body, including being a component of antioxidant enzymes, contributing to a normally functioning immune system and normal hair and nails. However, it is also particularly well known for its role in the thyroid gland. There, as a cofactor, it contributes to the conversion of the thyroid hormone T4 into the active T3 form. Selenium is vital, but cannot be produced by the body itself. It must therefore be obtained from food and makes it advisable to pay particular attention to ensuring an adequate supply.

We get most of our selenium from plant-based foods, which in turn have drawn it from the soil. Unfortunately, this is also where the problem lies. This is because the selenium concentration in the soil varies greatly from region to region and even across regions. Another source can be found in animal foods. However, this is understandably not an option for a vegetarian or vegan diet.

Selenium requirement and sodium selenite vs. selenomethionine

The German Nutrition Society recommends a daily intake of 10-70 µg selenium. age is very important here, i.e. the younger you are, the less selenium you need to take in daily. 10-year-olds need 30 µg, adults 70 mg. Children aged 1-4 years only need 15 µg, so it goes without saying that selenium capsules for adults must be stored safely away from children!

The upper limit for selenium is 300 mg, i.e. the amount that an adult can take on a daily basis without any harmful effects.
Selenium is a particularly critical nutrient. This means that an undersupply has particularly serious consequences for the body, as does an oversupply. A daily intake of more than 300 µg should therefore be avoided unless you have been instructed by a doctor or alternative practitioner to deviate from this recommendation, e.g. due to a severe deficiency.

Sodium selenite is inorganic selenium, which is absorbed very quickly in the body and has an effective short-term effect. However, the risk of overdosing is also higher.
It is therefore suitable for situations where selenium needs to act quickly and effectively, such as an acute zinc deficiency.

Selenomethionine is organic selenium that is absorbed in the body with a delay. This and selenium yeast are particularly suitable if you want to remedy a major deficiency in the long term and sustainably, rather than if you want an effective and rapid effect. On the other hand, a harmful overdose cannot occur so quickly.

These less highly dosed capsules from Podomedi therefore contain sodium selenite and are recommended if you want to achieve a fast and targeted effect of selenium!

Energised - what's behind it?

Selenium energised is rubbed into itself in a special manufacturing process. Sodium selenite is used for this. This ensures effective absorption and utilisation and therefore maximum effect.

Nutritive properties

• Selenium contributes to normal sperm formation
• Selenium contributes to the maintenance of normal hair
• Selenium contributes to the maintenance of normal nails
• Selenium contributes to the normal function of the immune system
• Selenium contributes to normal thyroid function
• Selenium contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress

Nutritional declaration

*Reference value according to Regulation (EU) No. 1169/2011

Ingredients

Selenium, calcium carbonate, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (veg. capsule),

Recommended dosage

1 x daily 1 Vcaps® Plus, take with a meal.

Storage instructions

Store in a cool, dry place away from light (not in the refrigerator).

Legal information

The recommended daily intake must not be exceeded. Food supplements are no substitute for a balanced and varied diet and a healthy lifestyle. Store out of the reach of small children.