Selenium

Selenium is incorporated into specialised proteins called selenoproteins. These include antioxidant enzymes and enzymes that help regulate active thyroid hormones.

• Scientific identity: Selenium; incorporation: As selenocysteine, the 21st amino acid.
• How it works: Absorbed efficiently: Dietary selenium, largely as selenomethionine, is taken up well from the small intestine. Converted to selenocysteine: It is incorporated into proteins as a special amino acid rather than acting as a loose cofactor.
• Primary function: It contributes to normal antioxidant protection, thyroid function, immune activity and maintenance of hair and nails.
• What it supports: Selenium supports antioxidant enzymes, normal thyroid activity and the everyday maintenance of healthy hair, nails and immune function.
• Important consideration: The elemental mineral amount is more meaningful than the weight of its source compound.

CARPEDIEM selected Selenium for a clearly defined role within a thoughtfully balanced formulation.

• Formulation purpose: It contributes to normal antioxidant protection, thyroid function, immune activity and maintenance of hair and nails.
• Used in: CARPEDIEM Hair Skin Nails, CARPEDIEM MultiTeen and CARPEDIEM MultiWomen and other appropriate CARPEDIEM formulations.
• Works alongside: Selenium complements Zinc, Iodine and Vitamin E to support balanced daily mineral nutrition.
• Meaningful contribution: Selenium supports antioxidant enzymes, normal thyroid activity and the everyday maintenance of healthy hair, nails and immune function. Supports normal immune-system function through essential selenium-containing proteins.
• Quality and scientific context: The elemental mineral amount is more meaningful than the weight of its source compound. Research is shown only when an ingredient-specific study demonstrates a relevant benefit.