Selenium + Zinc + Lycopene
Indications
Selenium + Zinc + Lycopene is used for:
Protection of cell damage from free radicals, protect the body from the toxic effects of heavy metals, contributes to normal homocysteine metabolism,
Adult Dose
Oral
1-2 tablets per day
Child Dose
Renal Dose
Administration
Contra Indications
Precautions
Pregnancy-Lactation
Interactions
Adverse Effects
Side effects of Selenium + Zinc + Lycopene :
Nausea/vomiting
Gastric irritation
Mechanism of Action
Selenium is an essential trace element and functions as a defensive mechanism for oxidative stress, for regulation of thyroid hormone activity and redox status of vitamin C and other molecules. In food, selenium is often found as the amino acids selenomethionine and selenocysteine and derivatives. There are several forms of supplemental selenium e.g. high selenium yeast, L-selenomethionine, sodium selenate, sodium selenite and selenious acid.
Lycopene: Antioxidant with particular affinity for prostate
Zinc: Cofactor in over 100 enzymes; plays a role in DNA synthesis; supports a healthy immune system; helps maintain a sense of smell and taste; may assist in porper function of insulin