Selenium (L-Selenomethionine)

What is Selenium and Glutathione Production? Selenomethionine contains 200 mcg of selenium bound to the amino acid methionine. It is a well-absorbed form of selenium. A significant body of research supports its benefit in numerous situations such as assisting with healthy thyroid function.This chart goes over the selenium requirements for people of all ages.  Most people are getting far short of this RDA. How does Selenium affect Cell Function? Numerous epidemiological studies have found that maintaining normal serum selenium levels can be associated with support of normal cell function and differentiation, as well as healthy heart, connective tissue, eye, liver, and thyroid function. Selenium supplementation also may exert a protective effect against mercury, cadmium, and other heavy metal toxicities.   How are Selenium and Thyroid Hormone Metabolism connected? Selenium is incorporated into key enzymes involved in several metabolic pathways implicated in thyroid hormone metabolism