Selenium plays an essential role for maintaining your body’s immune system, supports thyroid function and protects cells from oxidative stress. Welzo’s selenium supplements are created in a way to promote overall wellbeing, especially today when a huge part of the human population struggles with reaching their daily selenium intake.
What is Selenium?
Selenium is a naturally occurring mineral that is found in soil and water. Select foods include tuna, eggs, sunflower seeds and brazil nuts. Selenium’s functions are important, albeit the body needing very small amounts. Selenium supports thyroid hormone production as well as enhanced cognitive function. Selenium supplements are included in essential trace minerals, which the human body requires small amounts but are critical to maintain optimal health.
Benefits and Features of Selenium
Benefits and features include, but are not limited to, support for thyroid function as well as the immune system, help in protecting cells, aiding in maintainence for hair and nail strength and verifiication for purity and compliance. Explore Welzo’s full Minerals Collection to discover a wide range of mineral supplements that support your overall health and well-being. In addition to Selenium, our collection includes Magnesium Supplements, which help regulate muscle and nerve function while supporting better sleep and relaxation. Zinc Supplements are vital for immune function, skin health, and wound healing, complementing Selenium’s benefits. Copper Supplements work together with Selenium to boost collagen production and improve skin health, supporting your body's natural healing processes.
Why is Selenium Important?
Selenium is one of the trace elements that has been researched in depth for its impact on health. The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) acknowledges Selenium’s contribution to immune and thyroid function in adults and infants.
According to the British Nutrition Foundation, many people in the UK consume less Selenium than the recommended daily intake due to reduced soil selenium levels. Chronic low intake may lead to low immunity and fatigue.
The World Health Organisation (WHO) acknowledges selenium deficiency as a global public health concern, particularly in regions with low soil selenium levels.
Trusted by Experts and Verified Selenium Quality on Welzo
All supplements are reviewed by our medical advisory board, including Dr Sameer Nakedar (MBBS, MRCGP) and Welzo’s in-house pharmacy team, ensuring every product meets our medical and quality standards.
For more information about Selenium supplements, feel free to check out our blog post here.
FAQs
Q. Can Selenium be taken with other supplements?
Yes, selenium can be consumed with other vitamins. Make sure to ensure your combined intake does not exceed the recommended daily amount.
Q. Can selenium be taken long-term?
Yes, when taken at recommended levels.
Q. Are selenium supplements required?
Selenium supplements are recommended for individuals with limited dietary selenium intake or those living in low-selenium soil areas, as they may benefit from supplementation.
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