Selenium complex - Swanson

With Selenium Complex, Swanson offers a health food supplement of great purity .

In fact, the SeLECT® label is a registered trademark of the Sabinsa Corporation, which guarantees the quality and purity of selenium used in food supplements. This label refers to a specific form of organic selenium, L-selenomethionine , which is a highly bioavailable form and well absorbed by the body.

SeLECT® Selenium is designed to provide optimal assimilation and maximum effectiveness , supporting the protection of antioxidant functions as well as the normal functioning of the immune system. This label also ensures that the selenium used in products bearing this label meets the strict quality standards established by Sabinsa Corporation.

To create Selenium Complex, Swanson must produce L-selenomethionine , an organic form of selenium produced through biosynthesis, where selenium is incorporated into the amino acid methionine by microorganisms.

After production, L-selenomethionine is isolated , purified , and then formulated with other ingredients to be made into capsules. The process includes rigorous quality controls to ensure the purity , concentration , and safety of the product. Although present in small amounts in our bodies, selenium is an essential trace mineral for various biological processes . It occurs naturally in soil, and its concentration in foods varies depending on the selenium content of the soil where plants are grown or animals are raised. Major dietary sources of selenium include Brazil nuts, seafood, meats, grains, and dairy products.