Zinc and Selenium

Zinc and selenium are two essential trace minerals that share several functions in the body, particularly in antioxidant defence and the maintenance of skin, hair and nails. Together they support the formation of antioxidant enzymes including superoxide dismutase (zinc-dependent) and glutathione peroxidase (selenium-dependent).

Our tablets use the chelated forms of both minerals: zinc picolinate (zinc bound to picolinic acid) for 15mg of elemental zinc, and L-selenomethionine (selenium incorporated into the amino acid methionine) for 200mcg of selenium. L-selenomethionine is the form found naturally in food and the most bioavailable supplemental form of selenium.

Each tablet provides:

• Zinc (as picolinate) — 15mg
• Selenium (as L-selenomethionine) — 200mcg

Approved EFSA Health Claims:

• Zinc and Selenium each contribute to the maintenance of normal hair and nails
• Zinc and Selenium each contribute to the normal function of the immune system
• Zinc and Selenium each contribute to the protection of cells from oxidative stress
• Zinc contributes to the maintenance of normal skin, bones and vision, and to normal DNA synthesis
• Selenium contributes to normal thyroid function and normal spermatogenesis

Made in the UK. Take one tablet daily with a meal.