Any advise on brands of Selenium to use

[kezzabird30]

Hi, I have been taking selenium tablets for around a year. (I am underactive with Hashi) I have recently noticed that despite being active, my muscle definition has been lost in my legs and arms. I am not very overweight and yet my skin hangs. I have read that good quality selenium helps with this so am wondering if mine is not working anymore. I do not like brazil nuts so a few of them a day is not an option for me. Thanks for reading.

[SeasideSusie Remembering]

kezzabird30

Selenium l-selenomethionine and yeast bound selenium are the recommended forms, they are the most absorbable. Selenite and selenate aren't recommended.

When I used selenium I used this one, it's a very small tablet and has virtually no odour (a lot of selenium supplements can have an unpleasant odour):

cytoplan.co.uk/selenium?gcl...

[kezzabird30 in reply to SeasideSusie]

Lovely many thanks for taking the time to reply. Do you know the dosage we should be taking? Is it 200? x

[SeasideSusie Remembering in reply to kezzabird30]

kezzabird30

Some people prefer to test first, but 100mcg is generally said to be a safe dose, 200mcg is often recommended when Hashi's is present. I certainly wouldn't go over 200mcg without testing.

If you're going for the Cytoplan one, they often have it on 3 for 2 so it's worth looking out for that and stocking up when it's on offer. It seems to be at the moment. Register for emails and they'll probably let you know when the offers are on.

[kezzabird30 in reply to SeasideSusie]

I have been taking 200 of a brand for the last year which certainly made a difference to my hair and nails but just lately after a new bottle, my muscle started sagging so wonder if it is not as good anymore. I have already signed up for emails offer 😃 thank you again