WHAT IS SELENIUM? Selenium is a mineral found in the soil. Selenium naturally appears in water and some foods. While people only need a very small amount, selenium is an important antioxidant. Selenium and vitamin E are synergistic. This means that each increase the potency of the other. OUR SELENIUM SUPPLEMENT We use L-Selenomethionine in our high-strength selenium supplement, as it is an organic form of selenium rather than synthetic. The bioavailability of selenium from L-selenomethionine has been shown to be up to 3 times higher than that of inorganic forms of selenium. WHAT DOES SELENIUM DO? Selenium contributes to normal: Spermatogenesis Maintenance of hair Maintenance of nails Function of the immune system Thyroid function Protection of cells from oxidative stress EXCIPIENT FREE Our Selenium supplement comes in the form of a vegetable cellulose capsule. This enables us to offer a supplement that does not require excipients, binders or unnatural fillers. A vegetable cellulose capsule is designed specifically to break down naturally within the acid of your stomach, ensuring that the nutrients are absorbed during digestion.