PURE Selenium Capsules

Why do we need selenium?

Imagine your body receives a daily dose of a vital trace element that influences numerous bodily functions. Our Selenium Capsules with Selenomethionine from the edubily PURE range offer exactly that and ensure filled selenium stores.

As a component of enzymes, it is involved in a variety of reactions in the body. Selenium is found, for example, in the antioxidative enzyme glutathione peroxidase and thus plays a role in combating oxidative stress.

Selenium also plays an important role in the formation of thyroid hormones. The deiodinases, which convert the inactive T4 into active T3, depend on selenium.

According to official health claims, selenium contributes to

• the maintenance of normal hair

• the maintenance of normal nails

• normal thyroid function

• protecting cells from oxidative stress

• normal immune system function

• normal sperm formation

Why selenium deficiency is becoming increasingly common

Selenium naturally occurs in fish, meat, eggs, nuts and cereals. However, it must be noted that European soils are relatively low in selenium, which also explains the suboptimal selenium intake and status in European countries (1).

The concentration of selenium in the soil varies greatly depending on the region and is influenced by factors such as precipitation, soil pH and agricultural practices​.

Intensive agricultural methods and the use of fertilisers containing no selenium also contribute to the reduction of selenium content in the soil. In many parts of Europe and China, soils are particularly low in selenium, which leads to reduced selenium intake through food​.

What sets our PURE Selenium apart?

We use three different selenium forms in our selenium capsules to ensure optimal supply.

Selenium Yeast

is an organic form of selenium. For this, yeasts are kept in selenium-containing nutrient medium and take it up. Here, selenium is present primarily as selenomethionine. However, selenium yeast also contains a variety of other organic selenium compounds such as methylselenocysteine.

Sodium Selenite

is an inorganic form of selenium that is quickly available. However, it is also excreted quite quickly. It supplies the body well with selenium, but this form has only a minor effect on blood levels.

L-Selenomethionine

is an organic form of selenium and is found in plant and animal foods. This form has rather a long-term storage effect, as selenomethionine is incorporated into the body's own proteins instead of classical methionine. Selenomethionine raises plasma selenium levels best (2).

Proven edubily Quality

Like all products in the PURE range, our selenium comes without any additives.

We place great importance on the quality and origin of our products. All selenium capsules are manufactured in Germany under strict production standards and regularly tested by independent laboratories. This guarantees the purity and safety of our preparations.

edubily's PURE Selenium Capsules offer you a high-quality and reliable way to provide your body with optimal selenium. Thanks to the high bioavailability of selenomethionine, you benefit from effective absorption of this essential trace element.

Whether to support your immune system, promote thyroid function or protect your cells from oxidative stress – with our selenium capsules you are well equipped. Rely on the proven quality of edubily and supplement your diet meaningfully and purposefully.

FAQ

How long does it take for selenium to take effect in the body?

This can vary depending on individual health status and diet. Normally, the positive effects of selenium, such as supporting the immune system and protecting against oxidative stress, begin after several weeks of regular use.

Should selenium be taken daily?

It is recommended to take selenium daily to maintain a constant level of this essential trace element in the body. Since the body cannot produce selenium itself, regular intake through diet or nutritional supplements is important. Daily intake helps prevent deficiency symptoms and makes use of the various benefits of selenium.

What should not be taken together with selenium?

When taking selenium, you should avoid taking high doses of vitamin C at the same time, as this can impair the absorption of sodium selenite in the body. However, the absorption of selenomethionine is not impaired by vitamin C, as the selenium is firmly bound to the amino acid methionine here. It is advisable to take these nutritional supplements at different times to optimise their respective effectiveness.

Sources

1. Stoffaneller, R. & Morse, N. L. A Review of Dietary Selenium Intake and Selenium Status in Europe and the Middle East. Nutrients 7, 1494–1537 (2015).

2. Burk, R. F., Norsworthy, B. K., Hill, K. E., Motley, A. K. & Byrne, D. W. Effects of Chemical Form of Selenium on Plasma Biomarkers in a High-Dose Human Supplementation Trial. Cancer Epidemiol. Biomarkers Prev. 15, 804–810 (2006).