Description

Viridian Selenium is a mineral that works as an antioxidant and plays some very important roles in maintaining good health. It is known to contribute to the maintenance of normal hair and nails, optimise the normal function of the immune system, as well enhaning normal thyroid function. It generally protects our cells from damaging oxidative stress. This ‘oxidative stress’ is what leads to the disease process. Selenium also helps in the creation of sperm. its deficiency has been linked to damage to the sperm which can lead to infertility. Selenium was once found in good concentrations in our soil, however, with intensive farming methods levels have dropped. Some countries are now fortifying many foods with selenium and other antioxidants.

Selenium and its main Benefits

Viridian Selenium is also needed to make certain enzymes that help the liver function. The liver is one of your main organs is one of the largest organs and helps us carry out many important functions. It aid’s our digestion by producing some chemicals that promote the breakdown of food. It removes toxic chemicals and keeps our bodies detoxed. It helps our heart and whole cardiovascular system by removing excess bad cholesterol from blood vessels. It also helps the eyes stay strong and stops damage in the eyes. One of the main functions is to help the immune system function and defend our body against infection.

As more research is being done on nutrition more diseases are known to be linked to lower intake of minerals such as selenium. During pregnancy, and lactation low levels of selenium may be associated with sudden Infant Death Syndrome. Keshan's study in china noted that children in soil depleted areas were six times more likely to develop Keshans disease, which is serious heart damage.

We need to supplement with antioxidants like selenium as it's better to prevent illness than to try and cure it when you get it. As diets are not high in such nutrition, it is well worth considering supplementing with selenium. Viridian selenium is the preferred selenomethionine form and is well tolerated by most people.