The Solgar Selenium (Yeast Free) 200μg is a dietary supplement in tablets, with 200μg of selenium per tablet in the form of L-selenomethionin, i.e. selenium bound to an amino acid. The amount corresponds to 364% of the Reference Dietary Intake. The package contains 250 tablets.
It is aimed at adults who want to cover their selenium intake and especially those who avoid yeast, as many selenium preparations are based on selenium-enriched yeast. Here the form is pure L-selenomethionin, without yeast carrier.
Selenium is a trace element that the body needs in microscopic amounts, in the range of micrograms. It does not synthesize it, it gets it exclusively from the diet, and there is a particularity: the selenium content of foods depends directly on the selenium content of the soil in which they were grown. The same cereals can have a very different selenium load depending on their geographical origin.
Within the body, selenium is incorporated into special proteins, the selenoproteins, among which are enzymes that participate in the antioxidant defense of the cell and in the metabolism of thyroid hormones. For this reason, selenium contributes to the protection of cells against oxidative stress and to the normal function of the thyroid.* It also contributes to the normal function of the immune system, to normal spermatogenesis and to the maintenance of normal hair and nails.*
According to the product presentation by Solgar:
The above statements are attributed to the producer.
L-selenomethionin is the amino acid methionine with the sulfur atom replaced by selenium. It is the form in which selenium appears in plants and foods, so the body handles it with the same mechanisms it uses for dietary methionine. The product provides this form without a yeast carrier.
The formula contains no sugar, salt, starch, yeast, wheat, soy, gluten, dairy, preservatives, sweeteners, artificial flavors or colors, and is declared by the producer as suitable for vegans and vegetarians.
It suits adults who live or eat products from areas with selenium-poor soil, which applies to much of Europe. It is of interest to those who have a sensitivity or intolerance to yeast and therefore exclude selenium-containing yeast preparations. It is an option for vegans and vegetarians, who lack animal sources of selenium, as well as for those who want a very large package at a lower cost per day.
It is a dietary supplement and does not replace a medical diagnosis or medication. Selenium has a narrow safety range, so dose adherence is important.
Main ingredients: per 1 tablet, Selenium (as L-selenomethionin) 200μg, 364% RDI.
Other ingredients: calcium phosphate (bulking agent), microcrystalline cellulose, silicon dioxide, magnesium stearate (anti-caking agent), cellulose gum.
Free of: sugar, salt, starch, yeast, wheat, soy, gluten, dairy, preservatives, sweeteners, artificial flavors or colors.
Form: tablets
Recommended dosage: Taken as a dietary supplement for adults, one (1) tablet daily, preferably with a meal.
With one tablet per day, the 250-piece package is sufficient for 250 days, i.e. approximately eight months of use. Do not exceed the recommended daily dose, as long-term excessive selenium intake is not safe. Dietary supplements should not be used as a substitute for a balanced diet.
The product is not intended for pregnant or breastfeeding women. If you are taking medication or have a health condition, especially if you have a diagnosed thyroid condition, consult your doctor or pharmacist before use. Avoid combining with other selenium-containing preparations to avoid exceeding the upper intake levels. Store the product in a cool, dry place and keep it out of reach of children.
One tablet daily, preferably with a meal.
It means that the selenium is not derived from selenium-containing yeast but from pure L-selenomethionin. It is important for those who avoid yeast.
With one tablet per day, about eight months.
200μg is the standard dose of selenium preparations and corresponds to 364% of the Reference Dietary Intake. It should not be taken more than once a day.
In a diagnosed thyroid condition, selenium intake is always done in consultation with your doctor.
Yes, the producer declares the product as vegan and vegetarian.
Mainly Brazil nuts, seafood, meat, eggs and cereals, with great variation depending on the cultivation soil.
Check first if your multivitamin already contains selenium, so as not to add doses.
* Health claims approved under Regulation (EC) 1924/2006. The product is not intended for the prevention, treatment or cure of a human disease.
Nestlé Greece S.A.
Patroklou 4, 15125 Marousi, Athens
Tel: 800 116 80 68
Main ingredients: per 1 tablet, Selenium (as L-selenomethionin) 200μg, 364% RDI.
Other ingredients: calcium phosphate (bulking agent), microcrystalline cellulose, silicon dioxide, magnesium stearate (anti-caking agent), cellulose gum.
Free of: sugar, salt, starch, yeast, wheat, soy, gluten, dairy, preservatives, sweeteners, artificial flavors or colors.
Form: tablets
Recommended dosage: Taken as a dietary supplement for adults, one (1) tablet daily, preferably with a meal.
With one tablet per day, the pack of 250 pieces is sufficient for 250 days, approximately eight months of use. Do not exceed the recommended daily dose, as long-term excessive intake of selenium is not safe. Dietary supplements should not be used as a substitute for a balanced diet.
The product is not intended for pregnant or breastfeeding women. If you are taking medication or have a health condition, especially if you have a diagnosed thyroid disorder, consult your doctor or pharmacist before use. Avoid combining with other selenium-containing preparations to avoid exceeding the maximum intake levels. Keep the product in a cool and dry place and store it out of reach of children.
