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Selenium 100 mcg

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  • 100% of ingredients have research evidence
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What the Evidence Says

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Selenium is an essential trace mineral that supports thyroid function and antioxidant defenses within the body. Research provides moderate evidence for its role in protecting cells from oxidative stress. This specific formulation provides a standard dose for maintaining general nutritional balance.

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Label for Selenium 100 mcg
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Label Data

1 Tablet(s)
Serving Size
100
Servings
Mineral
Product Type
100%
Evidence Coverage
Ingredients

Supplement Facts — Evidence Check

100 mcg (182% DV)
1.8× RDA — within safe limits 173 studies (A:0, B:67)

Other Ingredients

Dicalcium Phosphate Cellulose Brewer's Yeast Silica Magnesium Stearate
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Product Information

Directions for Use

Directions: For adults, take one (1) tablet up to two times daily, preferably with meals.

Warnings & Precautions

Warning: If you are pregnant, nursing, taking any medications or have any medical condition, consult your doctor before use.

Avoid this product if you are allergic to yeast.

Discontinue use and consult your doctor if any adverse reactions occur.

Keep out of reach of children.

Do not use if seal under cap is broken or missing.

Contains wheat ingredients.

Formulation Notes

No artificial color, flavor or sweetener, no preservatives, no sugar, no starch, no milk, no lactose, no soy, no fish. Sodium free.

May reduce the risk of certain forms of cancer (see side panel)

Vegetarian

Some scientific evidence suggests that consumption of Selenium may reduce the risk of certain forms of cancer. However, the FDA has determined that this evidence is limited and not conclusive.

Additional Information

Puritan’s Pride supplements are produced from the finest raw materials under stringent quality control standards. State-of-the-art manufacturing and packaging facilities ensure you the highest quality nutritional supplements money can buy. When it comes to your health...choose the best.

Store at room temperature.

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Product Details

UPC / SKU0 74312 15445 4
DSLD Entry Date2023-02-21
Product TypeMineral
FormTablet or Pill
DSLD ID285988
Data Updated2026-04-11
Research

Research Evidence

273
Research Sources
55
Avg Quality
131
Meta Analysis
61
Systematic Review
55
Rct
19
Clinical Trial
2
Regulatory Source
1
Cochrane Review
1
Other
1
Observational
1
Openfda Safety
A Selenium for preventing cancer
Meta Analysis The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2018 PubMed DOI
A Selenium supplementation for the primary prevention of cardiovascular disease
Meta Analysis The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2013 PubMed DOI
A Selenium supplementation for critically ill adults
Meta Analysis The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2015 PubMed DOI
A Vitamin E and the risk of prostate cancer: the Selenium and Vitamin E Cancer Prevention Trial (SELECT)
Rct JAMA 2011 PubMed DOI
B Selenium and prostate cancer: systematic review and meta-analysis
Meta Analysis The American journal of clinical nutrition 2012 PubMed DOI
B Selenium supplementation for Hashimoto's thyroiditis
Systematic Review The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2013 PubMed DOI
B Pharmacological interventions for preventing dry mouth and salivary gland dysfunction following radiotherapy
Meta Analysis The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2017 PubMed DOI
B Selenium, antioxidants, cardiovascular disease, and all-cause mortality: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Meta Analysis The American journal of clinical nutrition 2020 PubMed DOI
B The effect of selenium supplementation on coronary heart disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Meta Analysis Journal of trace elements in medicine and biology : organ of the Society for Minerals and Trace Elements (GMS) 2017 PubMed DOI
B Meta-analysis of selenium effects on the meat quality of broilers
Meta Analysis Poultry science 2024 PubMed DOI
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