User Reviews for selenium

A well respected veterinary manual reports that cattle have been harmed when grazing on grasses high in selenium. Consult a doctor that specializes in toxicology before taking this mineral.

I only took 200mgs daily, my hair started falling out sick to my stomach , one day I woke up & I felt like my muscles disappeared, extreamly fatigued , when I moved every muscle hurt so bad & I haven't taken any for almost a year & I still haven't gotten the use of my muscles back they still hurt. It almost killed me. Good that I realized what it was, it wouldn't have very long till I died. I never thought that a vitamin could do that to you. I will never touch selenium again.

I have hashimotos and i took 200mcg daily and I noticed a big difference with my thyroid function. It took 3 months and takes some time to adjust.

I'm experiencing lightheadedness and will stop taking selenium immediately.

i have ibs. can't say selenium helped. i think it's better for skin conditions, perhaps, or as an antioxidant, but it makes my skin itch something fierce when i take a full capsule... anytime i take a full capsule. What's even up with that?

I use this for polycystic ovaries. 50 mcg everyday to reduce the cysts. Selenium was a natural occurring mineral that would be absorbed in lettuce and vegetables. We have over farmed the land in this area and it is not as abundant in our food supply. Higher levels of selenium have shown some toxicity.

For years I suffered from a small irritated skin lesion at the base of my nose only on the right hand side. It was intensely itchy for such a small area of skin irritation. The dermatologist prescribed a cortisone cream which worked, but when the cream was discontinued, the lesion and itching came right back. Then I read an article about skin rashes that were the result of low selenium. A doctor recommended eating two Brazil nuts per day to obtain selenium for this type of rash. So I tried this solution and much to my amazement within three days the itching stopped and by the end of a week the lesion had cleared. Then I substituted a yeast based supplement containing selenium for the Brazil nuts and the rash came right back within days. This result was perplexing. Then I tried a better grade supplement, Swanson Albion Complex Selenium and the rash cleared as it had with the Brazil nuts. So the type of selenium supplement makes a huge difference. I would suggest for an atopic dermatitis type rash that the selenium could be tried for possible improvement. Results would be known within the first week.Read More Read Less

I have Graves Disease which effects my eyes, swelling, light sensitivity, muscles of eyes. Since taking Selenium MY EYES ARE NOTICEABLY BETTER in regards to muscle eye coordination and swelling. I take 100 mcg twice a day. I also take 500mg of Bilberry for the light sensitivity. Wow! Great improvement. (Not cured, just a tremendous improvement). I hope someone will be able to use this information to help find a cure. My Graves eye disease has been almost unbearable. It would be awesome for a cure.Read More Read Less

I have been taking Selenuim for about a year a a half along for my thyroids...and it have really worked out wonderful for me! Every time that I go to get my lab work at the doctor my lab work always comes back showing no signs of my thyroids being active! I am thanking God for this! I saw this doctor on you tube and he mention that using selenuim and Vitamin A, D, E each day will help make your thyroid inactive...and it really works!!

Since starting on the Selenium, I have found I'm not a walking zombie any longer. I feel like my endurance is back and my skin looks great and my hair and nails are growing again. I've only been taking for 2 weeks, can't wait to see how it works after a month!

i use selenium with viniger and olive oil rub it on the pain its gone

Selenium is a trace bone supplement, but I found the 100mcg, to be a good sleep aid. Having Fibromyalgia and OP sleep was not very healing, due to the tossing and turning to find a less sore spot. I can't take the drugs, to many side effects, so want to go natural. Weight is a issue as I'm only 5 ft tall, so a pill was ideal way to get the supplement, with out exceeding my caloric intake. Since I take it at night, I've found I actually sleep better. To soon to tell about the effects of all the Bone Vit/mins and OP Next DX scan is 2015.. BTW my OP is caused by 30 yrs of Synthroid use. Wish some one had told me that fact 30 yrs ago when the doctors put me on Synthroid that is was a BONE DESTRUCTION hormone. I could have been on Bone protection for the past 30 yrs. I use Coral Calcium, 1500 mg, to 800 mg Magnesium Cheleated, Oxide Bound is not well absorbed by the body. Magnesium is the Second highest mineral in your bones. D3 at 4,000 UI, now adding in the trace elements. Will see next year if the DX has changed for the better. Read More Read Less

After 2 weeks I could tell a difference. After one month I was no longer fatigued. I have lots of energy!! My hair is no longer splitting off and is back to very healthy. I have also noticed that I do not crave sweets like I did before going on this supplement. I can not say enough good things about it. I also was feeling "down" alot. I no longer have this feeling. I take one 200mcg pill every morning along with my multi vitamin. I love the way I feel again!

Years ago, I listened to a tape called "Dead Doctors Don't Talk" and it was MORE than interesting. It stated that thousands of Doctors and people in general who had autopsies and who had heart attacks(as reason for death) were ALL found to have bad HEART MUSCLES only because they had just about NO "Selenium" or very little "Selenium" in their systems. Selenium makes heart muscles STRONG. Also.....supposed to help with Prostate Cancer, Stomach Cancer, Skin Cancer, Macular Degeneration and Cognitive(brain) Function. Also, for Thyroid and.....Gray Hair!!! The main reason though for me is the Heart issue. Also....try "One A Day Women's 50+" Vitamins...much better as far as being able to swallow. Centrum has NO coating on them whereas One A Day does. Very easy to swallow. Complex B Vitamins VERY GOOD to take for stress and energy! Do not take Selenium for an extended period of time...only about 3-6 months at a time and do not take if on any blood thinner! Take care, God Bless everyone and good luck. SueRead More Read Less

I started treatment with chronic fatique do to cardiovascular disease. After 1 week of taking 100mcg.Selenium along with 50mg.DHEA daily,100mg.B6 daily I can already tell a significant difference in my energy level and stamina.

I feel much better taking selenium. it is hard to find one that is tolerable though. they all smell bad and some made me nauseated. fortunately, I found one I like. I don't think they are all the same.

in surching for pain releif of my joints and undrestanding that my blood had a lot to do with my type of autheritius. This type can effect the heart if not treated correctly. Thank God for this herb from the earth. When I stay on this plan I have no pain. But I still have to watch my diet along with it.