Selenium Benefits & Uses

Selenium is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Nutritional Deficiency

Selenium Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group

Dosage

Selenium Related Warnings

Is the use of Selenium safe for pregnant women?

No research has not been done till date on the safety of Selenium for pregnant women. So its effects on pregnant women are unknown.

Unknown
Is the use of Selenium safe during breastfeeding?

If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Selenium. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.

Moderate
What is the effect of Selenium on the Kidneys?

Information about safety of Selenium for kidney is not available since scientific research on this topic is yet to be done.

Unknown
What is the effect of Selenium on the Liver?

There is no research available on the side effects of Selenium on the liver. Therefore, its impact is unknown.

Unknown
What is the effect of Selenium on the Heart?

Information about safety of Selenium for heart is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.

Unknown

Selenium Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Selenium unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Drug Allergy

Frequently asked Questions about Selenium

Is this Selenium habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Selenium has not been reported.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Selenium since it will not make you feel sleepy.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Selenium only as per medical advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Selenium is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Selenium Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Selenium

Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Selenium and food will interact.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Selenium

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Selenium with alcohol will be.

Unknown