Selenium and zinc supplements from Pharma Nord are based on the latest antioxidant research. Selenium supplements work synergistically with vitamins B6, C, and E, as well as with the mineral zinc, in contributing to the protection of body cells from oxidative stress.
The selenium content in European soil may vary from country to country. A well-balanced diet with selenium is beneficial in supporting the selenium-dependent proteins involved in normal immune function, a well-functioning thyroid gland, and other important selenium-dependent functions.
Bio-Selenium + Zinc supplements contain SelenoPrecise, the patented, organic selenium yeast with excellent high bio-availability (88.7% absorption) and safety records.
Selenium is a micronutrient vital for many processes in the body. This includes maintaining a healthy immune system and plays an important role in normal thyroid hormone metabolism. Selenium supplements also help maintain male fertility, by promoting sperm motility.
Most soils in the UK and Europe are deficient in selenium, which translates in low-selenium of farmed food and eventually, low selenium status of populations who consume local food.
Selenium is an essential component of the key antioxidant enzyme glutathione peroxidase which works with other antioxidants (see below) to protect the cells of the body.
Our selenium and zinc supplements also contain vitamins C and E. These are important, synergystic micronutrients that contribute to the protection of cells from oxidative stress. This 'antioxidant' property results in increased protection of cell damage from free radicals, which are particles generated by smoking and pollution.
Furthermore, zinc and selenium contain vitamin B6 which contributes to normal homocysteine metabolism. Homocysteine is a naturally occurring amino acid in the body that has associations with cell injury if it's metabolism is insufficient.
Selenium helps to protect the body from the toxic effects of heavy metals such as mercury from amalgam fillings. Amalgam fillings release mercury vapour which is absorbed into the bloodstream with potentially harmful effects. Selenium binds to heavy metals rendering them harmless.
We recommend 1-2 tablets per day, or as directed by a physician.
Our selenium and zinc supplements are also suitable for vegans and vegetarians.
No adverse effects or contraindications reported for this product.
The trade name of the preparation is Bio-Selenium+Zinc. It is sold in tablets packed in blister packs, in boxes of 30, 90 and 360.
Declared content per tablet:
The raw materials comply with government regulations in the EC and Scandinavia. Testing ensures that the raw materials are in accordance with their certificates of analysis.
The tablets are produced under pharmaceutical control.
The preparation is a reddish brown coated, round biconvex tablet.
The tablets are packed in a press out transparent plastic blister pack with an aluminium membrane approved for use with food.
All blister packs are batch numbered and the boxes are date stamped in accordance with current regulations.
Minimum 5 years.
Product to be stored at room temperature.
The rights to this product belong to:
Pharma Nord ApS, Denmark.
More information is available on request.
If taken as recommended (1-2 tablets per day):
Yes, as it is a small tablet. Those who have difficulty swallowing tablets might find it easier to do so after consuming food.
You can also cut the tablet in half or crush it to consume immediately.
Preferably with meals.
This product contains no animal derived ingredients or alcohol, it will be suitable for most halal diets.
If you require more information please contact us.
Relative to the food we eat, the size of individual nutrients are actually incredibly small. As a result, we need to use units other than grammes (g) to describe them. Here's what the common units for nutrients are:
Grammes (G)- often used to describe nutritional powders. Most teaspoons of powder weigh approximately 5g.
Milligrams (Mg)- 1000mg is equal to 1g
Micrograms (Mcg or μg)- 1000μg is equal to 1mg
International Units (IU)- Slightly more complex than milligrams (mg) and micrograms (μg), International Units measure differently from nutrient to nutrient. The most common nutrients that are likely to be measured in UI are vitamins D, E and A.
I have taken the Bio Selenium plus Zinc tablets for about 30 years now and swear by them.
We have been taking Bio Selenium with Zinc for more than a decade.. We don't get many colds and what we do get don't come to much.
I have been taking the Selenium and Zinc supplement for over 8 months now and not had a single cold in that time, previous to that I was getting them all the time. Delivery was prompt and with each tablet in a blister pack they stay fresh. There was also a long shelf live of nearly 4 years, so I have now reordered again and have recommended it to other people too.
I lost 14 stone and had loose skin, in particular around the stomach. I needed a full abdmoniplasty for my health, as agreed by my plastic nhs surgeon. As a really good surgeon he knows what matters and checked ALL of my bloods. I was low on selenium and zinc, which is important for healing. I have taken your supplements since, and as a result had my surgery, have healed well and have not had a cold or any other viral infection since.