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Selenium is a trace mineral your body uses to build selenoproteins—tiny antioxidant and thyroid-helping workhorses. Think of it as a spark plug for enzymes that protect cells and help convert thyroid hormone. People care because small, steady amounts can tune antioxidant defenses and, in some cases, support thyroid autoimmunity and male fertility.

• Support thyroid health in Hashimoto’s
• Reduce thyroid autoantibodies
• Improve sperm quality in male infertility
• Boost glutathione antioxidant defenses

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Selenomethionine is an organic form of selenium—the trace element your body uses to build antioxidant and thyroid-related enzymes. Think of it as a more absorbable selenium ‘cargo’ that can be stored in place of methionine and later used to make selenoproteins. People consider it to help calm thyroid autoimmunity, bolster antioxidant defenses, and support male fertility.

• Support thyroid autoimmunity and thyroid-related markers
• Reduce oxidative stress markers (antioxidant support)
• Improve sperm quality in subfertile men

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Selenium yeast is a food‑derived, highly absorbable form of selenium that the body folds into selenoproteins—tiny antioxidant and thyroid helpers. Think of it as a trace‑element tune‑up: it can bolster antioxidant defenses, support thyroid autoimmunity, and in some cases improve sperm quality. Benefits depend on dose and baseline selenium status, with too much posing risks.

• Support thyroid autoimmunity and thyroid hormone balance
• Bolster antioxidant defenses (raise GPx activity)
• Support immune response to vaccines/viral challenges
• Improve sperm quality in men with suboptimal semen parameters

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