{"product_id":"se-methyl-l-selenocysteine-200-mcg-by-life-extension","title":"Se-Methyl L-Selenocysteine 200 Mcg, 90 Veg Capsules, by Life Extension","description":"\u003cp\u003eSelenium is an essential micronutrient for human health. In the body, it is incorporated into enzymes and other proteins to make vital compounds known as selenoproteins.\u003csup\u003e1\u003c\/sup\u003e Perhaps the best-known selenoprotein is the antioxidant enzyme glutathione peroxidase. Each molecule of glutathione peroxidase requires fLife Extension's selenocysteine units and catalyzes a reaction in which a free radical is scavenged by glutathione.\u003csup\u003e2\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy balancing cellular oxidation and reduction reactions, glutathione peroxidase and other selenoproteins protect cells and tissues from oxidative damage and support healthy cell function and cell division.\u003csup\u003e1-3 \u003c\/sup\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eForms of Selenium\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSelenium, as selenocysteine, is also part of an enzyme that helps regulate the activation of thyroid hormone.\u003csup\u003e2\u003c\/sup\u003e Selenium helps with maintenance of healthy cognition, mood and metabolism by protecting thyroid gland function and optimizing thyroid hormone synthesis and activity.\u003csup\u003e2,4,5\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCombining with Vitamins\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaintaining optimal selenium status can help ensure proper regulation of the immune system. In addition to stimulating T cells, natural killer (NK) cells and other immune cells, selenium also supports healthy inflammatory immune activity.\u003csup\u003e6,7\u003c\/sup\u003e Selenium appears to act synergistically with vitamin E to protect lipids and support immune health.\u003csup\u003e2,8,9\u003c\/sup\u003e Its absorption and bioavailability are increased in the presence of vitamins A, C, D and E.\u003csup\u003e2\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrganic compound\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSe-Methyl L-Selenocysteine (MSeC) is a naturally occurring selenium compound that is synthesized by plants such as garlic and broccoli and has demonstrated positive effects on cell function.\u003csup\u003e10\u003c\/sup\u003e As an organic selenium compound, MSeC is more absorbable than inorganic selenium salts typically used in supplements.\u003csup\u003e2\u003c\/sup\u003e Unlike selenomethionine, MSeC is closely related to the physiologic form, selenocysteine, needed to synthesize selenoproteins such as glutathione peroxidase.\u003csup\u003e11,12\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSuggested Usage\u003c\/h2\u003eTake one (1) capsule daily, with food, or as recommended by a healthcare practitioner.\u003ch2\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tabs-supplement_facts\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"wwwProdLDTableIngredients\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eServing Size 1 vegetarian capsule\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd class=\"wwwProdLDCellAmountPerServing\" colspan=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wwwProdLDTextAmountPerServing\"\u003eAmount Per Serving\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"wwwProdLDCellIngredientA\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eSelenium (as Se-Methyl L-Selenocysteine)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"20%\" align=\"right\" class=\"wwwProdLDCellIngredientA\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e200 mcg\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd class=\"wwwProdLDCellOtherIngredients\" colspan=\"2\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOther ingredients: Microcrystalline cellulose, vegetable cellulose (capsule), stearic acid, silica.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNon-GMO\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd class=\"wwwProdLDTitleSections\"\u003eDosage and Use\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTake one (1) capsule daily, with food, or as recommended by a healthcare practitioner.\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWarnings\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp class=\"productDetailTextSection\"\u003eWhen using nutritional supplements, please consult with your physician if you are undergoing treatment for a medical condition or if you are pregnant or lactating.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"productDetailTextSection\"\u003eDo Not exceed recommended dose.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"productDetailTextSection\"\u003eDo not purchase if outer seal is broken or damaged.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"productDetailTextSection\"\u003eKeep out of reach of children.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAdditional Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp class=\"productDetailTextSection\"\u003eStore tight;y closed in a cool, dry place.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Life Extension","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52359109640492,"sku":"se-methyl-l-selenocysteine-200-mcg-LFE","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/0030\/0844\/files\/se-methyl-l-selenocysteine-200-mcg-LFE_main_1.jpg?v=1767909384","url":"https:\/\/www.nhc.com\/products\/se-methyl-l-selenocysteine-200-mcg-by-life-extension","provider":"Natural Healthy Concepts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}