Doctors and health advocates have long stressed the importance of eating well, exercising and taking daily vitamins and minerals to assure you are meeting the required daily amount of key nutrients [links to nutrition tab}. They also emphasize that some people may need additional supplements because they have a poor diet, or are ill, or lack access to certain foods. Vegetarians, for example, may not absorb as many minerals as individuals who eat meat because minerals from animal sources are better absorbed. It's also well known that excess intake of one mineral can influence how well or quickly another mineral is absorbed or metabolized. Mineral supplementation has also long been recommended by doctors for individuals who are living with chronic illnesses or suffering from prolonged injuries.

Selenium may reduce the risk of certain cancers and it has some anticancer effects in the body. Some scientific evidence suggests that consumption of selenium may reduce the risk of certain forms of cancer and that Selenium may produce anticarcinogenic effects in the body. However, the FDA has determined that this evidence is limited and not conclusive.

Selenium is known to be essential for cellular immunity and is required for proper muscle function, heart function and preventing free-radical damage. Selenium is involved with carbohydrate, protein and lipid metabolism.*

As an antioxidant, selenium may enhance T cell function and mitochondrial energy production.* Selenium fights oxidative damage and may prevent damage to tissues. Selenium is an essential component of glutathione, an antioxidant enzyme that protects cells from oxidative damage caused by free radicals. Thus, it helps maintain immune function by supporting cellular health. Selenium also may help regulate thyroid function. It also supports normal body growth; enhances insulin-glucose metabolism; and helps the body detoxify toxins. *

Supplementing with selenium helps provide protection to cells to optimize cellular activity and immune system function.*

As a key component of glutathione, selenium is needed to synthesize glutathione, the body's master antioxidant. Selenium gets taken into proteins of cells called selenoproteins. Low selenium levels impair glutathione activity leading to an increase in damage by free radicals, which can impair organ function. Glutathione reduces the metabolic burden on our organs through detoxification, supports the development and function of immune cells and promotes efficient organ function. *

Selenium supplementation supports cellular defenses that protect tissue integrity and tissue and organ function.*

How much selenium is needed depends on the ability to absorb this nutrient as well as the metabolic demand.

The ability to absorb selenium depends on your gastrointestinal health and the bioavailablity of the nutrient. Your metabolic demand depends on the level of oxidative stress due to your environment.

The goal is to maximize cellular activity and organ function; reduce the metabolic burden of stressors and support cellular defenses that protect cellular integrity.

To achieve this goal, the daily use of Selenomax will provide recommended amounts to satisfy daily demands and maintain adequate reserves to promote functional efficiency of your immune and detoxification systems and protect tissue integrity.*

Selenium and Prostate
The link to Immune Health: Scientific evidence suggests that a buildup of free radicals - unstable molecules – in the blood and tissue is associated with an increase in cancer risk. Some scientific evidence suggests that consumption of selenium may reduce the risk of certain forms of cancer and that Selenium may produce anticarcinogenic effects in the body. However, the FDA has determined that this evidence is limited and not conclusive.

Today, many people are focusing on the importance of nutrition and diet, and the use of various antioxidants (dietary supplements) to support the immune system to keep the prostate healthy.

Benefit of Antioxidants:   In a landmark study in 1996, Dr. Clark at the University of Arizona found that taking a daily capsule of the leading brand of organic selenium, Selenomax high selenium yeast, supported immune function and prostate health. The Clark study opened the door to a growing body of clinical research into the link between selenium, and the immune system and prostate health. Newer studies have since confirmed selenium's protective effects on the immune system.

Our conclusion?   Selenomax high selenium yeast is the brand you can trust. It is the leading brand chosen by consumers and scientists because of its high quality, safety, purity and absorbability. Eleven years ago, research revealed that Selenomax selenium plays an important role in immune health.*


Major studies on the benefits of selenium:

Selenium in the immune system
Arthur JR, et al 2003
Journal of Nutrition 133:1457S-1459S.


The importance of selenium to human health
Rayman MP, et al 2000
The Lancet 356:233-241.


Nutritional selenium supplements: Product types, quality, and safety
Schrauzer GN 2001
Journal of the American College of Nutrition 20(1):1-4.


Selenomethionine: A review of its nutritional significance, metabolism and toxicity
Schrauzer GN 2000
Journal of Nutrition 130:1653-1656.


An evaluation of the bioavailability of selenium in high-selenium yeast
Yoshida M, et al 1999.
Journal of Nutritional Science and Vitaminology 45, 119-128.

Selenium and Endocrine Systems
Beckett G, et al 2005
Journal of Endocrinology 188, 455-465




*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.