{"id":2280,"date":"2021-05-18T08:38:31","date_gmt":"2021-05-18T08:38:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/44.199.17.173\/?p=2280"},"modified":"2024-06-18T05:31:38","modified_gmt":"2024-06-18T13:31:38","slug":"best-selenium-supplement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thyforlife.com\/best-selenium-supplement\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Choose the Best Selenium Supplement"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"2280\" class=\"elementor elementor-2280\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-9bdeea3 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"9bdeea3\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_image&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;_id&quot;:&quot;ac1e64d&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_image_tablet&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_image_mobile&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_speed&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;%&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:50,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_type&quot;:&quot;scroll&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_direction&quot;:null,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_fx_direction&quot;:null,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_z_index&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_x&quot;:50,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_x_tablet&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_x_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_y&quot;:50,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_y_tablet&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_y_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_size&quot;:&quot;auto&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_size_tablet&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_size_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_animation_prop&quot;:&quot;transform&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_on&quot;:[&quot;desktop&quot;,&quot;tablet&quot;]}]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-dd906da\" data-id=\"dd906da\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-157b8c9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"157b8c9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"878\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.thyforlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/maddi-bazzocco-UhrHTmVBzzE-unsplash-scaled-e1642011470939.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-3932 lazyload\" alt=\"Various seeds and nuts spilling out of jars.\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"878\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thyforlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/maddi-bazzocco-UhrHTmVBzzE-unsplash-scaled-e1642011470939.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-3932 lazyload\" alt=\"Various seeds and nuts spilling out of jars.\" \/><\/noscript>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-ab29bdf elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"ab29bdf\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-b22a5b7\" data-id=\"b22a5b7\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3ec09c1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3ec09c1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><em>As stated in the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/thyforlife.com\/selenium-benefits-for-thyroid-diseases\/\">previous blog article<\/a>, selenium plays an essential role in many processes in the human body, including thyroid metabolism. In\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/thyforlife.com\/foods-high-in-selenium\/\">another blog article<\/a>, we explained which foods are the best sources of selenium that you should introduce into your diet. Today, we would like to discuss when, how, and the best selenium supplements you may need and how to select them.<\/em><\/p><p><em>\u00a0<\/em><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Selenium is a<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hsph.harvard.edu\/nutritionsource\/selenium\/#:~:text=Selenium%20is%20a%20trace%20mineral,foods%20or%20as%20a%20supplement.\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">trace mineral<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that plays a key role in the production of thyroid hormones. Through its<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5307254\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">removal of oxygen free radicals<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> generated during thyroid hormone production, selenium helps protect the thyroid gland from oxidative stress-induced inflammation or damage. Selenium deficiency can result in thyroid dysfunction. While it is true that this mineral nutrient can be obtained naturally through diet, some thyroid patients choose to take selenium supplements to ensure enough intake of the nutrient.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before you choose any selenium supplement to manage your thyroid condition, here are some questions to ask yourself to help you make the right decision.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-43716f8 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"43716f8\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-2c3389a\" data-id=\"2c3389a\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3272b87 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3272b87\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Do I really need a selenium supplement?<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7abd6d7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7abd6d7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you really are considering taking selenium supplements, this is perhaps the most important question that should be answered first and foremost.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There aren\u2019t many studies where a selenium supplement was considerably more effective than a placebo in the management of thyroid diseases. One particular study that has shown strong evidence of the efficacy of selenium supplements in managing a thyroid-associated condition is<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/21591944\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> where selenium supplementation considerably improved quality of life and slowed disease progression in patients with mild<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thyforlife.com\/thyroid-eye-disease\/#:~:text=Thyroid%20eye%20disease%20(TED)%20is,the%20course%20of%20this%20disease.\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Graves\u2019 orbitopathy<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Typically, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5307254\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">selenium deficiency<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> should be detected by the laboratory first in order to state that there is a need for additional natural or synthetic sources of it in your diet. If no clear indication for a supplement is detected, enriching your diet with natural sources of selenium is more beneficial than any pills or capsules. This rule generally applies to most nutrient supplements, as nature has balanced out various products so the micronutrients are maximally absorbed and utilized.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While selenium deficiency may lead to autoimmune diseases such as Hashimoto\u2019s disease or Graves\u2019 disease, excessive intake of this trace mineral nutrient may also result in some<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/factsheets\/Selenium-Consumer\/#:~:text=Extremely%20high%20intakes%20of%20selenium,supplements%E2%80%94and%20are%20listed%20below.\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">adverse effects<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> such as kidney failure, difficulty breathing, heart attacks and heart failure.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moreover, mineral supplements may bring not only benefits but also some toxicity to your liver, kidneys, and other organs. Thus, we strongly advise you to talk to your doctor before making any decisions, even though you do not need their prescription for selenium supplements.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-9699f30 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"9699f30\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-33f3ed4\" data-id=\"33f3ed4\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a46e905 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"a46e905\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"512\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.thyforlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/sebastian-coman-photography-Co-T6odt0es-unsplash-768x512.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large wp-image-3934 lazyload\" alt=\"Cooked salmon in a nice serving.\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thyforlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/sebastian-coman-photography-Co-T6odt0es-unsplash-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thyforlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/sebastian-coman-photography-Co-T6odt0es-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thyforlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/sebastian-coman-photography-Co-T6odt0es-unsplash-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thyforlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/sebastian-coman-photography-Co-T6odt0es-unsplash-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thyforlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/sebastian-coman-photography-Co-T6odt0es-unsplash-2048x1366.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thyforlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/sebastian-coman-photography-Co-T6odt0es-unsplash-768x512.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large wp-image-3934 lazyload\" alt=\"Cooked salmon in a nice serving.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thyforlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/sebastian-coman-photography-Co-T6odt0es-unsplash-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thyforlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/sebastian-coman-photography-Co-T6odt0es-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thyforlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/sebastian-coman-photography-Co-T6odt0es-unsplash-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thyforlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/sebastian-coman-photography-Co-T6odt0es-unsplash-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thyforlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/sebastian-coman-photography-Co-T6odt0es-unsplash-2048x1366.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/noscript>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-1ca8c1c elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"1ca8c1c\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-120eba2\" data-id=\"120eba2\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-171ac3f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"171ac3f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What is the right form of selenium needed?<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-048a276 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"048a276\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the case of a confirmed need for selenium supplementation, you may face the problem of choosing the most suitable form of the nutrient supplement.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Selenium exists in two forms: inorganic (selenate and selenite) and organic (selenomethionine and selenocysteine), and both of them may serve as a source of selenium. However, organic forms of selenium have been<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/factsheets\/Selenium-HealthProfessional%20\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">proven<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to have higher bioavailability levels, thus being better absorbed by the intestines. Selenomethionine is not only highly absorbable, but it has also been<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC2698273\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">shown to have strong antioxidant properties<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Research shows that the human body <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK225483\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">absorbs<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> more than 90% of selenomethionine but only about 50% of selenium from selenite.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Organic selenium, especially selenomethionine, is often the recommended selenium supplement choice for thyroid patients due to its<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thyforlife.com\/selenium-benefits-for-thyroid-diseases\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">benefits for thyroid health<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Some people, however, may prefer other forms of selenium due to specific health reasons or other personal reasons. It is, therefore, imperative to always consult with your healthcare provider to determine which form of selenium is best for you.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-3fa91b4 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"3fa91b4\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-2e53b77\" data-id=\"2e53b77\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ad2f09e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ad2f09e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What is the recommended dosage and daily intake?<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5d8ee85 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5d8ee85\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Selenium supplements are available in a<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stanfordchildrens.org\/en\/topic\/default?id=selenium-19-Selenium\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">wide range of dosages<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, from 50 mcg to 200 mcg per serving or more.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even though the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.federalregister.gov\/documents\/2016\/05\/27\/2016-11867\/food-labeling-revision-of-the-nutrition-and-supplement-facts-labels\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FDA recommends<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 55 mcg of selenium for adults and children aged 4+ years as a daily value (DV), we can\u2019t estimate your need in supplement according to it, as this value is calculated for healthy people with no indications for additional selenium treatment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also, the DV includes both food and supplements; thus, all dietary sources must be taken into account to avoid an overdose of selenium \u2013<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK216723\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">selenosis<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Always consult with your healthcare professional to determine the appropriate dosage for your individual needs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-4e87364 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"4e87364\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-ef677fc\" data-id=\"ef677fc\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-08d87c0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"08d87c0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Is this supplement from a reputable brand?<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c9684c3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c9684c3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When in search for a suitable selenium supplement, make it a point to choose high-quality supplements from reputable manufacturers. Usually, these are brands that have been around for a long time and demonstrate transparency about their manufacturing processes and ingredients. You should also look out for third-party certifications from recognized organizations such as<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nsf.org\/consumer-resources\/articles\/supplement-vitamin-certification\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NSF<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usp.org\/dietary-supplements-herbal-medicines\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">USP<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-7385887 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"7385887\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-839718a\" data-id=\"839718a\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-709b5ae elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"709b5ae\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Could I be allergic to this supplement?<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-483ce9a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"483ce9a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While some selenium supplements may contain additional ingredients, such as vitamin E, that can enhance the health benefits of the supplement, they may also contain<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fda.gov\/food\/buy-store-serve-safe-food\/food-allergies-what-you-need-know\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">common allergens<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> like wheat, soy, or dairy. According to the<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fda.gov\/food\/food-allergensgluten-free-guidance-documents-regulatory-information\/food-allergen-labeling-and-consumer-protection-act-2004-falcpa\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act of 2004 (FALCPA<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">), dietary supplements are required to have the presence of major allergens indicated in the list of ingredients. Some possible<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/drugs\/20776-selenium-capsules-or-tablets\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">allergic reactions<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to selenium supplements include skin rash, itching, and swelling of the throat. Be sure to check the label for safe and high-quality ingredients. Before taking any selenium supplement, discuss with your healthcare provider any allergies that you may have.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As a side note, if you follow a vegetarian or vegan diet, you should look for selenium supplements that are labeled as vegan or vegetarian to ensure that they do not contain any animal-derived ingredients.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-6d7f4f1 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"6d7f4f1\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-fe2e2f7\" data-id=\"fe2e2f7\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9ec9018 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9ec9018\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><b><i>It cannot be overemphasized that besides the above-discussed questions that can help you in choosing the best selenium supplement for you, you should always consult with your healthcare provider to ensure that the supplement is safe and appropriate for your individual health needs.<\/i><\/b><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As stated in the\u00a0previous blog article, selenium plays an essential role in many processes in the human body, including thyroid metabolism. 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