NOW Foods Selenium is an essential trace mineral and functions as part of the antioxidant enzyme glutathione perioxidase. Now Foods Selenium is bonded to the essential sulfur amino acid, methionine, in a naturally occuring form as found in the diet. Selenium in Now Foods Yeast Free Selenium is found most abundantly in Brazil Nuts, organ meats, seafood, and wheat germ. From the FDA's website: "Selenium may reduce the risk of certain cancers. Some scientific evidence suggests that consumption of selenium may reduce the risk of certain forms of cancer. However, FDA has determined that this evidence is limited and not conclusive."

Ingredients :

Selenium (as L-Selenomethionine). Other Ingredients: Cellulose, Stearic Acid (vegetable source), Magnesium Stearate (vegetable source). Free of: Sugar, salt, starch, milk, egg, corn, wheat, yeast, gluten, soy.

Direction :

As a dietary supplement, take one tablet daily, preferably with meals.

Safety Warning :

Please discard the inedible freshness packet enclosed.

Legal Statement :

*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