Selenium for Antioxidant Defenses and Immune Support*
Selenium is a trace mineral that most people never think about until it is low. Selenomethionine is the form the body stores and builds into proteins. Pure Encapsulations describes this product as one that "supports antioxidant defenses, immune function and cellular health."*
Who I Reach For This With
- People building a daily antioxidant and immune foundation
- Anyone whose protocol calls for selenium in a steady, measured amount
- Patients who want a single-ingredient selenium rather than a multi
- Practitioner-guided plans where selenium is added on its own
What Makes This Form Different
- 200 mcg of selenium, as selenomethionine, per size 3 vegetarian capsule
- Selenomethionine is the storage form of selenium, the form the body builds into proteins
- Other ingredients: hypoallergenic plant fiber (cellulose), vegetarian capsule (cellulose, water) and ascorbyl palmitate
- One capsule a day, taken with a meal, so it is easy to stay consistent
What Pure Encapsulations Says It Supports*
- "Supports antioxidant defenses and cellular health"*
- "Provides immune system support"*
- "Promotes healthy blood flow"*
- "May help support healthy growth and fertility"*
How It Fits Into a Protocol
Selenium is a background nutrient. It sits quietly under antioxidant and immune protocols rather than leading them. I usually pair it with Ultra Omega-3 and Vitamin D3 & K2 as part of a daily foundation. Check your multivitamin first, since many already include some selenium. If you take any medication, check with your prescribing provider before adding this.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much selenium is in each capsule?
200 mcg of selenium, as selenomethionine, in one capsule.
When do I take it?
One capsule a day with a meal, or as your practitioner directs.
Do I need this if my multivitamin has selenium?
Possibly not. Check the label of your multivitamin, and ask your practitioner before stacking the two.
Supplement Facts: Serving size 1 capsule. Each (size 3) vegetarian capsule contains: Selenium (as selenomethionine) 200 mcg. Other ingredients: hypoallergenic plant fiber (cellulose), vegetarian capsule (cellulose, water), ascorbyl palmitate.
Suggested Use: As a dietary supplement, take 1 capsule daily, with a meal, or as directed by a health professional. 180 capsules per bottle.
Warnings: Pure Encapsulations states: “If you are pregnant or lactating, have any health condition or are taking any medication, consult your health professional before use.”
Ships direct from Pure Encapsulations — never third-party or gray-market stock. Every bottle comes straight from their facility, so lot numbers and expiration dates are exactly what Pure shipped.
Selected by Dr. Lorn Allison, DN.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
