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Part of my morning stack now
6 months ago
Take this alongside my magnesium and vitamin D every morning. Wasn't expecting much but my thyroid numbers have been steadier since I added it in. GP was actually pleased at my last check-up.
Why we love it
Thorne Selenium is a single-ingredient supplement delivering selenium in the form of selenomethionine, an organically bound amino acid chelate that is generally considered well absorbed compared to inorganic selenium salts. Selenium is an essential trace mineral that the body cannot synthesise on its own.
Good to know
- A food supplement. Do not take more than the dose on the label.
- Not a substitute for a varied, balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle.
- Check with your doctor first if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking medication or under medical care.
- Keep out of the reach of young children.
How to use
Take 1 capsule daily, as directed on the packaging. Selenium is typically taken with a meal to aid tolerability. Do not exceed the stated dose without guidance from a clinician, as selenium has a relatively narrow therapeutic window.
More about it
Thorne Selenium is a single-ingredient supplement delivering selenium in the form of selenomethionine, an organically bound amino acid chelate that is generally considered well absorbed compared to inorganic selenium salts. Selenium is an essential trace mineral that the body cannot synthesise on its own. It is incorporated into selenoproteins, a family of enzymes that include glutathione peroxidases - key players in the body's antioxidant defence - and iodothyronine deiodinases, which convert the thyroid prohormone T4 into the active form T3. These mechanisms explain why selenium is routinely discussed in the context of thyroid health, particularly in conditions such as Hashimoto's thyroiditis and Graves' disease, where it is studied for its potential to modulate thyroid peroxidase antibody levels. Beyond thyroid function, adequate selenium status is linked to normal immune cell activity and to the protection of cells from oxidative stress. Selenium intake from food varies considerably with geography, and soils in parts of Europe - including the UK - tend to be low in selenium, making dietary shortfall more common than is often appreciated. This supplement suits those with confirmed or suspected low selenium status, individuals managing thyroid conditions under medical supervision, and anyone whose diet is light in selenium-rich foods such as Brazil nuts, seafood, or organ meats. Thorne is a brand with a long-standing reputation for formulation rigour and clean excipient profiles, which is why it features across several of our nutrition protocols.
Delivery and returns
Standard UK delivery included on every order, 1 to 3 working days after dispatch.
Next working day for £25 when you order by 12pm. Orders placed before 12pm on a working day leave the same day. Later orders leave the next working day.
You can return unopened and unused items within 30 days of delivery. This does not affect your statutory rights. Read the delivery and returns terms
