Selenium (L-Selenumethionine)

Selenium can be taken in synergy with vitamin C, multivitamins, multiminérals and zinc to increase the immune defenses. Selenium can also be taken with ZMB or ZMP to improve nervous recovery. There is also a synergy with BCAAs improving the assimilation of these.

No notable antagonisms

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Selenium and oxidative stress

Free radicals are molecules that attack cells, which can cause muscle damage. A recent study highlighted the link between intense effort and the increase in the production of free radicals (1). The oxidizing stress caused by training is partly responsible for aches that may appear after effort.

Now, as explained previously, selenium supplementation can make it possible to minimize oxidative stress (2). In addition, selenium represents an interesting antioxidant for the sportsman training in a polluted city or environment, because the free radicals are even more concentrated there. Selenium therefore allows for an improvement in sports performance by reducing muscle damage.

As mentioned above, the main benefit of selenium is also to boost the immune defenses (6). It then allows you to better fight against infections. This represents a way for the sportsman to maintain his performance in time in the face of bad weather and viruses.

The reference study SU.VI.MAX has measured nutritional intake of more than 12,000 French people. And its conclusion on selenium was as follows: in 75% of men and in 83% of women, non -optimal plasma rates were detected. (3)

In addition, it has been observed in several studies that the sportsman has mineral needs above average. Indeed, the sweating caused by intense training induces a loss in minerals (4-5). Hence the even greater interest in the sports practitioner to complement himself in selenium.



1. Selenium contributes to the normal functioning of the immune system and thyroid function, while helping to protect cells from oxidative stress.

2. The selenium contributes to the maintenance of hair and nails.

The selenium is addressed:

to athletes to preserve their health and improve their performance.
to sedentary people who need to improve their selenium intake.