Compound Monograph

Selenium

An essential trace mineral built into antioxidant selenoproteins such as glutathione peroxidase; accumulated by garlic and other plants, it is beneficial in trace amounts but toxic in excess.

Classification

Selenium is one of the minerals, part of the vitamins & minerals class. Essential micronutrients — vitamins and the mineral content plants concentrate from the soil.

Where Does It Come From? (3)

Selenium is one of the minerals, found in Black Ant, Brazil nut and Garlic.