Selenium

May Help Support Healthy Immunity, Gut, and Cognitive Function (Antioxidant)*

What Are the Benefits of Selenium?

Selenium is a nutrient that the body needs to stay healthy. Selenium is important for reproduction, thyroid gland function, DNA production, and protecting the body from damage caused by free radicals and from infection.

What Foods Provide Selenium?

Selenium is found naturally in many foods. The amount of selenium in plant foods depends on the amount of selenium in the soil where they were grown. The amount of selenium in animal products depends on the selenium content of the foods that the animals ate. You can get recommended amounts of selenium by eating a variety of foods, including the following:

• Seafood
• Meat
• Poultry
• Eggs
• Dairy products
• Breads
• Cereals
• Grain products

Source: U.S. Department of Health & Human Services