Nutraxin - Vitals Selenium - 100mcg - 100pcs

Selenium is an essential trace mineral. It is a component of the antioxidant enzyme glutathione peroxidase, which helps to fight cell-damaging free-radicals. Selenium also helps recycle Vitamin E, which adds additional antioxidant support. This formulation provides Yeast-Free Selenium as L-selenomethionine. Image result for food with selenium Foods high in selenium include Brazil nuts, tuna, oysters, beef, chicken, tofu, whole wheat pasta, shrimp, and mushrooms.

The current daily value (DV) for selenium is 55¼g (micrograms).How much selenium per day is safe? The safe upper limit for selenium is 400 micrograms a day in adults. Does selenium help you sleep? Selenium is a trace mineral so you don't need a lot of it, but if your body is deficient in it, you may experience sleeping abnormalities. Selenium also is key for healthy brain and thyroid function. So it is not just the disturbed sleeping patterns that are caused by the deficiency of this nutrient.

The recommended amount of 55 mcg per day and never exceed the tolerable upper limit of 400 mcg per day. Brazil nuts contain a very high amount of selenium.