NOW Foods Selenium £4.99

NOW Foods Selenium

Name: NOW Foods Selenium
Brand: NOW Foods
SKU: 733739014801
Price: 4.99 GBP
Availability: InStock

Brands: NOW Foods

£4.99

NOW Foods' take on selenium, in a tablets format that is easy to keep to day after day.

Why people take it

Selenium contributes to the normal function of the immune system
Selenium contributes to the maintenance of normal hair and nails
Selenium contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress

How to use

Take as directed on the pack, ideally with food and at the same time each day.

Good to know

Choose from 2 sizes: 100 tablets / 90 vcaps
Format: tablets
Caffeine free

A food supplement, not a substitute for a varied diet and healthy lifestyle. Do not exceed the stated dose. Keep out of reach of children.

Size: 100 tablets

Strength: 100mcg

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SKU: 733739014801

At a glance

£0.04

per daily dose

Limited

evidence for selenium

Our honest take

A plain selenium supplement from NOW Foods, as 100 µg tablets or 200 µg capsules. 100 µg is about 180% of the NRV, which is plenty for someone whose diet is low in selenium. The 200 µg strength is more than most people need: EFSA's upper level from all sources is 255 µg a day, and food adds some too. Both are cheap; we would choose the 100 µg tablets.

Your diet is low in fish, eggs, meat and nuts
You want a cheap single selenium supplement
You already take a multivitamin with selenium or eat Brazil nuts regularly: you may go over safe limits
You want the 200 µg strength without advice: most people do not need that much
You have a thyroid condition or take regular medication: speak to your GP first

The science

Selenium· evidence: Limited

Selenium is a trace mineral needed for antioxidant enzymes, the immune system and thyroid hormone metabolism. Adults need 60 to 75 µg a day in the UK, from Brazil nuts, fish, meat, eggs and bread. UK intakes are on the low side of recommendations for some people, but clear deficiency is uncommon.

Large trials giving selenium to people who were not deficient (such as SELECT) found no protection against cancer or heart disease, and some hint of a higher risk of type 2 diabetes at higher intakes. Benefits are mainly expected in people who are actually low.

The range between enough and too much is narrow, so it is worth checking total intake from all supplements.

Authorised health claim
Selenium contributes to the normal function of the immune system. Selenium contributes to normal thyroid function. Selenium contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress. Selenium contributes to the maintenance of normal hair. Selenium contributes to the maintenance of normal nails. (Applies where a daily dose gives at least 15% of the NRV, i.e. 8.25 µg.)

Typical dose: Adults need about 60 µg (women) to 75 µg (men) a day from all sources (NRV on labels: 55 µg). Supplements usually give 50 to 200 µg.

Safety: The NHS advises that 350 µg a day or less from supplements is unlikely to cause harm; EFSA set a lower adult upper level of 255 µg a day from all sources in 2023. Too much over time can cause hair and nail loss, skin rashes and a garlic smell on the breath. Brazil nuts are very high in selenium, so count them if you also take a supplement.

Research we looked at:
NHS. Others: vitamins and minerals (selenium). nhs.uk/conditions/vitamins-and-minerals/others
EFSA NDA Panel. Scientific opinion on the tolerable upper intake level for selenium. EFSA Journal 2023;21(1):7704.
Rayman MP. Selenium and human health. Lancet 2012;379(9822):1256-1268.

Ingredients & nutrition

Per daily dose (1 tablet or capsule): 100 µg tablets: selenium (as L-selenomethionine) 100 µg (182% NRV); 100 tablets, 100 daily doses. 200 µg capsules: selenium 200 µg (364% NRV); 90 capsules, 90 daily doses.

Other ingredients (100 µg tablets): microcrystalline cellulose, stearic acid, magnesium stearate. Yeast-free. Suitable for vegetarians.

Always check the pack you receive, as manufacturers sometimes update recipes.

How to use

Adults: 1 a day with food. The tablet label allows up to 2, but 1 is plenty for most people. Do not exceed the stated daily dose, and count selenium from multivitamins and Brazil nuts.

Price per dose & how it compares

Product	Size	Price	Per daily dose
This product	100 tablets / 100mcg	£4.99	£0.04
This product	90 vcaps / 200mcg	£5.99	£0.06
Osavi Selenium		from £6.85	£0.08
Life Extension Se-Methyl L-Selenocysteine		from £11.93	£0.13
KIKI Health Ionic Selenium		from £20.99	–

Cost per daily dose lets you compare packs of different sizes fairly.Worked out from our current prices.

Food supplements should not replace a varied, balanced diet and healthy lifestyle. General information, not medical advice. Speak to your GP or pharmacist first if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, have a medical condition or take medication.