Other Vitamins & Minerals

One hard gelatin Twinlab Magnesium capsule supplies 400 mg of elemental magnesium (from magnesium oxide & magnesium aspartate).

Silymarin/Milk Thistle Extract has been extensively researched in Europe for over 30 years. Silymarin nutritionally supports healthy liver function.

While this macro-mineral is easily obtained from many foods, magnesium deficiencies are extremely common for many Americans. Alcohol consumption, the presence of fluoride, and the consumption of certain foods either increase our need for magnesium, or decrease its absorption.

Magnesium is not only one of the key nutrients required in both calcium utilization and protein synthesis, but it also plays a tremendous role in virtually every enzymatic reaction in our body. NOW Magnesium Citrate Vcaps are fast acting, safe and ideal for anyone who has their sights set on attaining optimal levels of this vital nutrient.

Selenium is an essential trace mineral and functions as part of the antioxidant enzyme glutathione perioxidase. It is bonded to the essential sulfur amino acid, methionine, in a naturally occuring form as found in the diet. Selenium is found most abundantly in Brazil Nuts, organ meats, seafood, and wheat germ.*

Selenium is found in high concentrations in muscle and organ meats, whereas most fruits and vegetables are low in this element. Selenium is a constituent of glutathione perioxidase and 5 -iodinase, an enzyme used in thyroid hormone metabolism.

Vitamin E and B2 (Riboflavin) are important to the metabolism of Selenium. Odor modified garlic is a source of Cysteine, an amino acid used in selenium metabolism.

Jarrow Formulas Activated Selenium is formulated for optimum selenium function and is hypoallergenic. Each capsule contains 100 mcg. of Selenium Organically Bound to the amino acid L-Methionine, which is a combination found in nature and food.