TimingSelenium
Anytime, stay consistent
When to take Selenium
Anytime, with food
Selenium supports thyroid hormone, immunity and antioxidant enzymes. The window between enough and too much is narrow.
Best time in your day
Any time of day: pick a time that suits you and keep it the same every day.
- When
- Anytime, with food
- Food
- With food
- Typical dose
- 55 mcg is the daily need; supplements 50–200 mcg; upper limit 400 mcg
How to take it
- 1Count selenium in your multi
- 2Take it with a meal
- 3Watch Brazil nuts (one can contain over 50 mcg)
- 4Stay below 200 mcg unless advised
Watch out
Too much causes brittle nails, hair loss and garlic breath.
Keep apart from
- Other selenium products
Common questions
Is it good for the thyroid?
It's needed for converting thyroid hormone; studied in Hashimoto's.
Do Brazil nuts count?
Yes, they vary hugely.
Do vegetarians need it?
Soil levels matter more than diet type.
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