Selenium Plus Spray 55 μg

Selenium is one of the essential trace elements for metabolism. As a component of the enzyme glutathione peroxidase, which occurs in all animal cells, it plays a decisive role in the breakdown of membrane-damaging oxidants and thus serves to protect the cell membrane. In food, selenium is mainly found in meat, fish, eggs, mushrooms, lentils and nuts. There are indications that around 70% of the population in Germany does not take in enough selenium. A deficiency can occur particularly in areas with a pronounced selenium deficiency in the soil. A selenium deficiency can result in a reduced function of selenium-dependent enzymes, which can have various adverse effects on the normal functioning of the organism. Like selenium, vitamin E (tocopherol) is an essential substance that the body needs for its normal function. Since the body cannot synthesize vitamins itself to meet its needs, they must be ingested with food. Vitamin E is a component of the membrane of all animal cells, but it is only produced by plants and cyanobacteria themselves. As a lipid-soluble antioxidant, it is able to protect various lipid structures in the organism from being destroyed by oxidation. In the diet, it occurs mainly in vegetable oils and grain products. A vitamin E deficiency, like a selenium deficiency, can have adverse effects on the normal functioning of the organism. A vitamin E deficiency can manifest itself, among other things, in poor concentration, poor performance, tiredness, irritability and dry, wrinkled skin.