Selenium

Selenium has diverse applications across various industries:

• Electronics: Used in the production of photovoltaic cells and rectifiers.
• Glass Manufacturing: Acts as a decolorizing agent and imparts color to glass products.
• Agriculture: Utilized as a nutritional supplement for livestock and poultry.
• Pharmaceuticals: Incorporated into formulations for its antifungal properties (e.g., selenium sulfide in anti-dandruff shampoos).
• Catalysis: Serves as a catalyst in

Selenium plays a vital role in biological systems, primarily due to its incorporation into selenoproteins. These proteins are crucial for antioxidant defense, thyroid hormone metabolism, and immune function. For instance:

• Selenomethionine and Selenocysteine: These amino acids are integral components of various enzymes that protect cells from oxidative damage.
• Antioxidant Properties: Selenoproteins help reduce oxidative stress by neutralizing free radicals.

Deficiency in selenium can lead to health issues such as Keshan disease and Kashin-Beck disease, while excessive intake can result in selenosis, characterized by symptoms like hair loss and nail brittleness.

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All products are for research and development use only, not for any other uses, and must be handled by technically-qualified persons.

These products are explicitly not intended to be used in foods and/or cosmetics and/or drugs (human and veterinary) and/or consumer products and/or biocides and/or pesticides of any kind unless explicitly stated otherwise.

Products are not sold to individuals. We do not ship to residential addresses. Consumer orders will be cancelled without notice.

New customers undergo an internal onboarding process. As part of this process, new customers may be asked for more information. Additional restrictions may apply.