Dietary selenium intake in the United Kingdom during the 1970s was almost double the amount consumed today. This is due in part to the reduction in imports of North American wheat, rich in selenium and protein and used in breadmaking, along with the widespread use of selenium-antagonizing synthetic fertilizers, and exposure to acid rain.
Although the importance of this mineral wasn't widely recognized until 1979, it is essential for many bodily processes. The mineral is present throughout the body, but is most abundant in the kidneys, liver, spleen, pancreas, and testes.
Because it is a vital component of the body's antioxidant defense system, a key element in thyroxine metabolism, and a valuable nutrient for the reproductive system, insufficient dietary intake is a major concern.
That's why LAMBERTS has selected the organic form of selenium, L-Selenomethionine, for its superior absorption. Each tablet provides 200 μg of selenium, which is double the amount found in most products.
Selenium also contributes to the maintenance of normal hair and nails, as well as the normal function of the immune system. It is also involved in protecting cells from oxidative stress (induced by free radicals) and plays a role in male fertility, as it contributes to normal spermatogenesis.
The most abundant sources of selenium are Brazil nuts, seafood, poultry, and meat. Grains, particularly oats and brown rice, can also contain significant amounts, depending on the selenium content of the soil in which they were grown.
