Selenium Energy 200 µg, 90 capsules

Selenium energised – the all-rounder among trace elements

All-rounder selenium – selenium occurs as a trace element in numerous enzymes and therefore has many functions in our body. For example, it is a component of antioxidant enzymes and contributes to a normally functioning immune system and to normal hair and nails. It has also gained particular prominence because of its role in the thyroid. There it contributes as a co-factor to the conversion of the thyroid hormone T4 into the active T3 form. Selenium is important, but it cannot be produced by the body itself. Therefore it must be supplied through the diet, which makes paying particular attention to adequate intake advisable.

We obtain most selenium from plant foods, which in turn have taken it up from the soil. Unfortunately, this is where the problem lies. The selenium concentration of soils varies regionally and also across regions. Another source is 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 taking 10–70 µg selenium daily. Age is very important here, the younger you are, the less selenium needs to be taken daily. Thus 10-year-olds have a requirement of 30 µg, adults a requirement of 70 mg. Children aged –4 years only 15 µg, so it goes without saying that selenium capsules for adults must be stored safely out of the reach of children!

The Upper Limit for selenium is 300 mg, i.e. the amount that an adult can take daily over a long period without harmful effects occurring.
Selenium is a particularly critical nutrient. That means a deficiency has particularly serious consequences for the body, but so 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. because of a severe deficiency.

Sodium selenite is inorganic selenium that is absorbed by the body very quickly and acts effectively in the short term. However, the risk of an overdose is also higher.
It is therefore suitable for situations in which selenium is intended to act quickly and effectively, such as in the case of an acute zinc deficiency.

Selenomethionine is organic selenium that is absorbed by the body more slowly. This, as well as selenium yeast, is particularly suitable if one wishes to correct a larger deficiency in the long term and sustainably, and less suitable if one wants an effective and rapid effect. However, it is also less likely to lead to a harmful overdose so quickly.

These high-dosage capsules from Podomedi therefore contain selenomethionine and are more suitable if you want to replenish your selenium stores well in the long term!

Energised – what's behind it?

Selenium is milled with itself in a special manufacturing process.

Nutritional properties

• Selenium contributes to normal sperm production.
• 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 helps to protect cells from oxidative stress.

Nutritional declaration

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

Ingredients

Selenomethionine, calcium carbonate, hydroxypropylmethylcellulose (veg. capsule),

Recommended consumption

Take 1 Vcaps® Plus once daily with a meal.

Storage instructions

Store in a cool, dry, light-protected place (not in the refrigerator).

Legal notice

The recommended daily amount should not be exceeded. Food supplements are not a substitute for a balanced and varied diet and a healthy lifestyle. Keep out of reach of small children.