INFORMATION ON SELENIUM A.A.C.
Selenium amino acid chelate (Selenium AAC), is a chelated form of the essential trace mineral Selenium, bonded with an amino acid.
By chelating the mineral, it is firmly attached to the amino acid to avoid being dissociated in the digestive system - this process is believed to improve the absorption and bioavailability of the mineral.
Selenium is present in at least 25 selenoproteins, which play vital roles in supporting reproduction, thyroid hormone metabolism, DNA synthesis, antioxidant defense and immune responses.
Found in small amounts in the body, Selenium is highly concentrated in the thyroid gland, and is crucial for proper thyroid function. It regulates the conversion of the thyroid hormone, as an essential part of enzyme catalyzes.
Selenium is required for the formation and activity of a group of enzymes, called glutathione peroxidases. These enzymes are part of the body's detoxification system, protecting against oxidative stress, inflammatory agents and carcinogens, as well as balancing and supporting the immune system. It acts as an antioxidant, helping the body fight damaging particles, called free radicals.
Selenium has been used to promote sperm motility, support mood, inflammation balance as well as heart health, and is studied for its contribution to cognitive/ mental function.
Selenium is mainly stored in the skeletal muscle.
How it works:
Most of Selenium's postitive effects are due to the selenoproteins, which are synthesized by using Selenium to form selenocysteine (an amino acid).
Selenoproteins are important constituents of a number of enzymes, and involved in diverse metabolic functions, including antioxidant defense, thyroid hormone metabolism, muscle development and function, immune function and fertility.
POPULAR USE & PUBLISHED BENEFITS bbbb
- Thyroid function / Hormone metabolism
- Immune support
- Antioxidant / detoxification
- Inflammation balance
- Reproduction and fertility
- Cognitive health
- Muscle support
WHOLE FOODS
- Meat, kidney, liver, tuna, rockfish, swordfish, halibut, tilapia, mackerel, snapper, pork, beef, lamb, chicken, turkey
- Seafood: oysters, mussels, octopus, lobster, clams, squid, shrimp
- Brazil nuts, cashews, black walnuts, macadamia nuts
- Cereals, whole grains, whole wheat bread, sunflower seeds, sesame seeds, flaxseed, pumpkin and squash seeds, brown rice, beans
- Dairy products, eggs
- Fruit and Vegetables (especially mushrooms, cabbage, spinach, broccoli, swiss chard, garlic)
RECOMMENDED USE
- Range: 20 - 60µg daily
- Popular use: 25µgdaily
- Once daily dosing
- Should be taken with food