Now Foods, Selenium 200mcg, 180caps

Now Foods Selenium – 200 µg of selenium in a vegetable capsule, 180 capsules

Now Foods Selenium is a food supplement with 200 µg of selenium as L-selenomethionine in each vegetable capsule. Selenium is a trace element that the body needs in very small amounts and that has to be obtained from food. One capsule provides 364% of the nutrient reference value for selenium. The recommended daily dose is one capsule with a meal and the bottle contains 180 capsules, so one pack lasts for six months. Selenomethionine is a form of the amino acid methionine in which selenium takes the place of the sulphur atom; according to NOW Foods, the 200 µg of selenium comes from 40 mg of L-selenomethionine. The capsule shell is made of cellulose and, according to the manufacturer, the product is suitable for vegans and vegetarians.

Selenium

• Selenium contributes to normal spermatogenesis.
• 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 the normal thyroid function.
• Selenium contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress.

How to use?

Take one capsule a day with a meal and swallow it with a little water or another drink. Do not exceed the recommended daily dose. As one capsule contains more than three and a half times the nutrient reference value for selenium, add up the amounts of selenium if you also take multivitamins or other food supplements containing selenium. Consult a doctor or pharmacist before long-term use. Close the bottle tightly after use and keep it in a cool, dry place.

Key features

• 200 µg selenium – in each capsule, 364% of the nutrient reference value.
• L-selenomethionine – selenium bound to the amino acid methionine.
• 1 capsule a day – 180 capsules last for six months.
• Simple formula – besides selenium only rice flour, fatty acids and a cellulose capsule.
• Vegetable capsule – suitable for vegans according to the manufacturer; halal, kosher and non-GMO.
• NOW Foods – a family-owned company since 1968, manufacturing under a GMP quality system.

Who is it for?

Now Foods Selenium is intended for adults only who want to supplement their daily diet with selenium. Selenium occurs naturally in, for example, Brazil nuts, organ meats, fish and seafood and wheat germ, but the selenium content of plant foods depends largely on the soil in which the plants have grown. The large pack of 180 capsules suits those who prefer to stock up for a longer period at once. The product is not intended for children. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, taking medication or have a medical condition, consult a physician before use.

Ingredients, quality and storage

The capsule contents consist of L-selenomethionine, rice flour and fatty acids as a carrier; the capsule shell is made of cellulose. According to the manufacturer, no ingredients containing yeast, wheat, gluten, soy, milk, egg, fish, shellfish or tree nuts are used, but the same facility also processes these raw materials, so the product may contain traces of them. NOW Foods is a family-owned company from the United States that has been making food supplements since 1968 and whose manufacturing is GMP certified. According to the manufacturer, the bottle is made entirely from recycled plastic. Because of natural raw materials, the colour of the capsules may vary slightly.