Selenium

Selenium

🔄The powerhouse mineral of the GLUTATHIONE pathway, our master antioxidant. 

🫧Selenium is a cofactor of the GPX/GST family of enzymes responsible for reducing hydrogen peroxide to water and oxygen. ♻️Aides in recycling of glutathione along with riboflavin (Vitamin B2).

A liver made protein named Metallothionein requires selenium along with zinc and copper to remove heavy metals from the body. This trio will destroy chlorella and cilantro in heavy metal removing power because our body has an intelligence far greater than we can ever understand.

🧬In the thyroid selenium is essential for the action of Thioredoxin Reductases ensuring DNA synthesis, repair, and regulation of cell growth and apoptosis. There are three main isoforms: TrxR1 (cytosolic), TrxR2 (mitochondrial), and TrxR3 (testis-specific). Iodothyronine Deiodinases also require Selenium and ensure regulation of thyroid hormone activity and thus influence metabolism, growth, and development.

🧠Selenoproteins such as iodothyronine deiodinases are crucial for the metabolism of thyroid hormones, which are vital for brain development and function. Proper thyroid hormone levels are essential for cognitive processes and neural activity.

🏀🏀In the testicles Selenoproteins such as GPx4 are particularly important for the maturation of sperm cells this results in improved sperm quality, motility, and fertility. The Leydig cells in the testes, which are responsible for the production of testosterone, also require selenium.

Many other important enzymes require Selenium.