Evidence supporting the use of: Seleno Methionine
For the body system: Hair

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

Seleno methionine is an organic form of selenium, an essential trace mineral that plays a critical role in various physiological processes, including antioxidant defense and thyroid hormone metabolism. The scientific rationale for its use in supporting hair health is primarily linked to selenium's role as a cofactor for the enzyme glutathione peroxidase, which helps protect cells—including those in hair follicles—from oxidative stress. Additionally, selenium is necessary for proper thyroid function, and thyroid hormones are crucial for the regulation of hair growth. Studies have shown that selenium deficiency can contribute to hair loss or hair abnormalities, particularly in cases of severe deficiency or underlying thyroid dysfunction. However, evidence supporting selenium supplementation, specifically as seleno methionine, for promoting hair growth or preventing hair loss in individuals with normal selenium status is limited. Most clinical research focuses on selenium's role in addressing deficiency states rather than as a general hair-health supplement. Hair-focused formulations may include seleno methionine due to its superior bioavailability compared to inorganic forms, but robust, large-scale trials demonstrating its efficacy for hair growth in healthy individuals are lacking. Thus, while there is scientific validation for selenium's importance in hair biology—especially in deficiency—the overall evidence for supplemental seleno methionine to enhance hair health in the general population is moderate.

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