Description: Selenium by NOW
Selenium is an essential trace mineral and functions as part of the antioxidant enzyme glutathione perioxidase. It is bonded to the essential sulfur amino acid, methionine, in a naturally occuring form as found in the diet. Selenium is found most abundantly in brazil nuts, organ meats, seafood, and wheat germ. Selenium is primary antioxidant mineral that helps to preserve elasticity of the skin and act to improve the oxygen supply to the heart. Medical surveys have shown Selenium to be a major player in decreasing the risks of some degenerative diseases. |
