Evidence supporting the use of: Selenium
For the body system: Glandular System

Links: Go back one page, Tool main page, Ingredients list, Health conditions list, Body systems list

Table of Contents

Synopsis

Source of validity: Scientific
Rating (out of 5): 3

Selenium is an essential trace mineral that plays a critical role in various bodily functions, particularly in the health of the glandular (endocrine) system. Its most well-established scientific connection is with thyroid gland function. Selenium is a cofactor for the enzymes known as iodothyronine deiodinases, which are responsible for the activation and deactivation of thyroid hormones. Adequate selenium status supports the synthesis and metabolism of thyroid hormones, which are essential for regulating metabolism, growth, and development. Several studies have indicated that selenium supplementation can benefit individuals with autoimmune thyroiditis (such as Hashimoto’s thyroiditis), potentially reducing thyroid antibody levels and improving subjective well-being, although findings are mixed and not all studies show benefit. Additionally, selenium is a component of antioxidant enzymes such as glutathione peroxidases, which protect glandular tissue from oxidative damage. Selenium deficiency is associated with impaired immune function and increased risk of thyroid dysfunction, further underscoring its importance in glandular system support. However, while there is good evidence for selenium’s role in thyroid health (a key glandular organ), broader support for all glands in the endocrine system is less well-established. Most scientific research focuses specifically on the thyroid rather than the entire glandular system.

More about selenium
More about Glandular System

Other ingredients that support Glandular System

7-Keto-DHEA
adrenal cortex
alfalfa
amino acids
ashwagandha
astragalus
waterhyssop
basil
black cohosh
sesame
bovine
bovine kidney
bovine liver
bovine pancreas
broccoli
brussel sprouts
bupleurum falcatum
bасора
caterpillar mushroom
chaga mushroom
chaste tree
cinnamon
coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10)
colostrum
Coptis chinensis
cordyceps
cowage seed
turmeric
turmeric
dandelion
DHEA (dehydroepiandrosterone)
DIM (diindolylmethane)
dong quai root
eleuthero
fennel
forskohlii root
fruit and vegetable blend (proprietary)
gamma linolenic acid (GLA)
garlic bulb
ginseng
gokhru
gooseberry
greek mountain tea
onion
green tea
greens blend (proprietary)
guayusa
guggul
iodine
iron
jujube
kale
kelp
l-tryptophan
l-tyrosine
lavender
licorice root
linoleic acid (LA)
liquid liver fractions
lophatherum leaf
maca
magnesium
maitake mushroom
manganese
melatonin
milk thistle
moringa
motherwort
nettle
niacin (vitamin B3)
oleanolic acid
omega-6 fatty acids
pantothenic acid (vitamin B5)
parsley
phytocannabinoids
pregnenolone
protein
pumpkin
pyridoxal-5-phosphate (P-5-P)
rehmannia glutinosa
reishi mushroom
rhodiola
riboflavin (vitamin B2)
rose oil
sage
saw palmetto
scrophularia root
selenium
soybean
tongkat ali
tribulus
vegetable blend (proprietary)
velvet bean
vitamin A
vitamin B
vitamin B6
vitamin C
vitamin D
vitamin D3
vitamin E
seaweed
water
watercress
wheat grass
whole adrenal glandular
wild yam
zinc
β-nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN)
red clover
suma
jiaogulan
gastrodia
capsicum
hedychium spicatum
tinospora cordifolia
bee pollen
lingzhi
dioscorea
eucommia
ganoderma
lotus seed
oriental arborvitae
royal jelly
polyphenols
trace minerals
anemarrhena asphodeloides
noni
hypothalamus
herbal blend (proprietary)
algae
thyroid substance
ashitaba
bladderwrack
7,8-Dihydroxyflavone
Aralia
Antler
Anamarrhena
Ajuga
Ascophyllum nodosum
Asteracea
Acemannan
Agnuside
Ashoka
Anemarrhena
Animal protein
Blue Cohosh
Black Seed
Babchi
Bidens pilosa
Brown Algae
Brassica
Beef
Beef liver
Barleria
Berberis (unspecified)
Bovine Protein
Bulbine natalensis
Brazil nut
Banyan
Barbasco
Bee products
Babassu
Bupleurum
Camellia sinensis
Cinnamomum
Clary sage
Chinese Mountain Ant
Cucurbita
Cod Liver Oil
Codonopsis
Cruciferous
Cyanotis Vaga
Chinese Thoroughwax
Ceanothus integerrimus
Celastrus
Canscora
Didymocarpus
DHEA
Dendrobium
diiodotyrosine
Deer Velvet
Dong Quai
Diosgenin
Devil's Club
Dwarf Morning Glory
Eurycomanone
Elk antler
Eurycoma Longifolia
Essential Oil Blend
Eucommia ulmoides
Fenuside
Figwort
Fo-Ti
Furostanols
Flat-stem milk-vetch
Fatty acids
False Unicorn Root
Fadogia agrestis
Forskolin
Ginsenosides
Golden eardrops
Guggulsterones
Glycyrrhizin
Gugglesterone
Himalayan Salt
jasmine
Molasses
Sandalwood
Tribulus Terrestris
Vervain