Selenium: origin, benefits, deficiencies
Publié le 14-01-2021 et mis à jour le 17-10-2024
Selenium is a trace element with multiple powers and is indispensable for our body! It has an antioxidant role and is very often used in food supplements, it acts in synergy with vitamins A, vitamin E and vitamin C. What is its origin? What are its benefits? And how can we avoid deficiencies?
Origins of selenium
Selenium is one of the essential trace elements in the body. It is a very powerful antioxidant which detoxifies the body from heavy metals, protects it from cardiovascular diseases and supports the immune system.
How to get your selenium supply?
You can find selenium in our D-LAB food supplements, particularly in:
- Liver Detox, a concentrate of depurative herbal medicine which stimulates the elimination of toxins, fights against heavy metals and sustainably protects the liver, the body's filtering organ. Quickly, the complexion is clearer and fatigue is reduced.
- Skin Detox, perfect formula for skin with imperfections or which varies depending on the hormonal cycle. It purifies, regulates, calms and protects.
- The Balance Activator, an expert formula composed of 15 active ingredients which act in synergy to rebalance the body. It stimulates serotonin, regulates neuro-hormonal activity, promotes restful sleep and brings daily vitality.
Selenium is mainly found in sea products, notably in fish, shrimp, oysters, langoustines and crab. It is also found in meat and offal. tomatoes, pears, oranges, leeks, onions, turnips and other cruciferous vegetables are also a very good source of selenium.
If you don't eat meat, you will find it in whole grains, nuts, lentils, chickpeas, flax seeds and Brazil nuts. Just one Brazil nut per day can provide you with the recommended amount you need!
The recommended daily selenium intake is 60 micrograms for a woman and 70 micrograms for a man.
However, be careful not to consume excessive selenium! When consumed excessively, selenium can cause undesirable effects such as hair loss, nausea, fatigue and digestive problems.
The benefits of selenium
Selenium has anti-aging and anti-virus powers. It is a wonderful essential antioxidant for our body.
What are its main virtues?
It protects our cells and our eyes thanks to its antioxidant effect. It allows the production of an enzyme called glutathione peroxidase, which, combined with vitamin E, will protect cell membranes from oxidation caused by free radicals. It would thus delay diseases linked to oxidative stress such as AMD (macular degeneration of the retina) which is the leading cause of low vision in France among people aged over 50.
Champion of preventive medicine, it defends the body's cells against certain cancers, protects the nervous system from neuronal damage by preventing Alzheimer's disease.
It is a valuable help to defend us from viruses and acts as a powerful stimulant within our immune system. This trace element is also involved in the proper functioning of the thyroid and testosterone.
Excellent detoxifier, it helps the body to cleanse itself by participating in the elimination of heavy metals harmful to our body. It neutralizes toxic waste and prevents fatty plaques from forming on the inner lining of our arteries, which is mainly due to bad cholesterol.
In terms of beauty, selenium is your ally against sun damage, it facilitates tanning and helps protect your skin from sunburn. It is also an excellent anti-aging because it slows down skin aging.
To strengthen your hair, especially in winter , we recommend that you take a course of selenium or take a hair food supplement that contains it!
What are the symptoms of selenium deficiency?
The main symptoms of selenium deficiency are fatigue, muscle weakness, joint pain, Immunodeficiency, Impaired sperm production and Thyroid problems.
Symptoms that affect our morale include anxiety, depressed mood and mood swings.
Selenium is an essential trace element for the proper functioning of our body and for the beauty of our skin but be careful of overdose which can have harmful effects on your body!
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