Selenium is an organic compound that is an essential mineral for the healthy functioning of several areas of the human body. There are only 13 minerals that are critical to your health and without them some serious issues can arise. Selenium is one of them! These essential minerals must be ingested properly to support health, and deficiency can lead to critical health issues.

The proven and authorised health benefits of selenium are published by the European Food Safety Agency (EFSA). They have approved several health claims related to the benefits that selenium can bring for the human body.

These are the top 5 health benefits of Selenium:

* Maintenance of normal, healthy hair and nails

* The normal and healthy functioning of your immune system

* Helping to maintain normal thyroid function

* Supporting healthy spermatogenesis (an important part of fertility)

* Protecting your cells from oxidative stress and harmful free radicals (it's a great anti-oxidant!) 

Whilst Brazil Nuts, seafood and certain meats can be a good source of selenium, it can be tricky to get enough, especially if you eat a restricted diet in any way. Our food chains are not as nutrient rich as they once were, and so this can also impact how much selenium you can get in your diet. Obtaining what your body needs daily or regularly via supplementation can be a great option.

We only need small amounts in order to see the full benefits of selenium, but we are not able to make it ourselves. So it must always come from outside sources.

Low levels of Selenium can seriously impact daily life. If you are struggling with any of the following below, then a high quality selenium supplement may just be able to help!

Symptoms related to poor thyroid function

This include things like brain fog or memory issues, feeling sluggish or experiencing poor energy levels, low mood, hair loss, weight gain or weight loss without trying.

Hair and nails in poor condition

Hair loss, weak or flaky nails, dry or brittle hair or nails, hair that breaks or splits easily.

Poor immunity levels that might need a boost

Run down, catching more colds or viruses than usual.

Male fertility issues related to sperm health and production (spermatogenesis). 

Selenium plays a vital role in spermatogenesis, the production of healthy sperm in a man, and may be important when you are trying to become pregnant.

Protection against long term illness or disease.

The antioxidant nature of selenium means it plays a role in preventing oxidative stress, which is thought to contribute to a vast array of illnesses (Alzheimer’s, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, eye conditions, Parkinson’s).

Summary of Selenium Health Benefits 

Helping to support normal thyroid function, strong and healthy hair and nails, protecting against long term illnesses and disease, boosting your immune system and aiding in fertility, elemental selenium capsules are an amazing natural source of this essential nutrient.

Just one capsule per day of Birch & Wilde Selenium health supplement is enough to cover all your daily needs, so you see the best benefits to your own health and wellbeing.