FAQs

  • Sabinsa’s Selenium SeLECT® is the most preferred form of available selenium compounds for the dietary intake of this trace element
  • Selenium SeLECT® is Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS)

  • Selenium SeLECT® is L-selenomethionine. Selenium is organically integrated in place of sulfur in the methionine molecule. This selenium-integrated methionine is present in the L-(+) form, which is the only isomer of amino acids used to synthesize protein. Therefore, L-selenomethionine substitutes for methionine in protein synthesis
  • Physiological roles of selenium are mostly linked to a family of selenoproteins and low-molecular selenium metabolites

  • Selenium SeLECT® contains a minimum of 1.25% w/w L-selenomethionine by HPLC and 98.75% w/w dicalcium phosphate by titration
  • A content of inorganic selenium is no more than 5500 mcg/g by ICP-OES

There are inorganic (sodium selenite and sodium selenate) and organic (selenium methylselenocysteine and selenium-enriched yeast that is mostly composed of selenomethionine) forms of the selenium compounds for use as selenium supplements

  • Selenium SeLECT® is more bioavailable. Study findings reported that humans absorb and retain selenium better from selenomethionine and selenium yeast than from the inorganic forms
  • Selenium SeLECT® is pure. Selenium incorporated yeast proteins require intensive digestion prior to absorption. Selenium yeast is also contaminated with yeast proteins and inorganic selenium
  • Selenium SeLECT® is more metabolically active than selenocysteine. As mentioned above, L-selenomethionine substitutes for methionine for protein synthesis and it is also transferred to selenocysteine. Selenocysteine is not directly incorporated into protein building

  • Selenium is an essential trace mineral that supports multiple physiological processes involved in overall health and well-being.*
  • Low selenium status has been associated with a variety of health challenges, including concerns related to antioxidant defenses, immune function, thyroid health, reproductive health, and neurological well-being.*
  • Areas with low selenium levels in the soil have reported a higher prevalence of selenium-deficiency–associated conditions, underscoring the importance of adequate selenium intake.*
  • Ensuring sufficient selenium as part of the diet helps support the body’s natural antioxidant systems, immune responses, and normal metabolic functions.*

The physiological roles of selenium are mainly mediated by its presence in specific selenoproteins. A few of them functionally characterized and they impact:

  • Ensuring sufficient selenium as part of the diet helps support the body’s natural antioxidant systems, immune responses, and normal metabolic functions.*
  • Helps remove harmful peroxides involved in oxidative stress*
  • Assists in the reduction of oxidized proteins and cellular membranes*
  • Plays a role in normal thyroid hormone metabolism*
  • Supports selenium transport and storage within the body*

  • The daily value of selenium for both men and women is 70 μg/day
  • About 400 μg/day is considered an upper limit of selenium

  • Yes, Sabinsa’s manufacturing facilities (located in India) are operated according to cGMPs
  • They are FDA-inspected and passed

Yes, Selenium SeLECT® is Halal-certified

Yes, Selenium SeLECT® is Kosher-certified

Yes, Selenium SeLECT® is allergen-free

Disclaimer:
*This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.