Selenium reviews: what real users say
We read 205 first-hand mentions of Selenium from health and supplement communities. 41 of them say clearly how it went — and 60% of those say it helped.
Where people say it works: energy (92% of 12), hormones (88% of 8).
Most common complaints: potential toxicity, brain fog, fatigue, nausea, selenium toxicity. All side effects →
Positive experiences
“I take 200mcg eveyday, but for the first week I took 400mcg. It has exponentially helped my energy levels.”
“I have seen unbelievable results stacking Lithium Orotate with the following: Methylated B-Vitamins, High dose Omega-3 (from algae), Sodium Butyrate, Tocotrienols, Vit D3K2, Mag Glycinate, Iodine&Selenium, Boron.”
“200mcg of selenium everyday. Difference when I’m taking it and not taking it is absolutely astounding. Really improved thyroid numbers too.”
“I tried selenium for thyroid support but weirdly it ended up helping way more with energy and overall tiredness.”
“I have a shitty demyelinating autoimmune bs going on and i feel so shit i feel all of them. Nicotinamide, nac. Selenium. B1!!! Everything.”
“Selenium (1 brazil nut a day)...have made an incredible difference for me, have increased my energy substantially, cleared brain fog, and raised libido”
Negative and mixed experiences
“even the nootropics that some communities swear by did nothing for me (some that come to mind - racetams, tyrosine/NALT, NAC, methylated B vitamins...”
“I took 200 ug per day for two months and noticed a difference in energy. Now I take 100ug per day and occasionally an extra 200ug.”
“I tried Iodine,SSRI,Selenium,Rhodiola Rosea,Tongkat Ali,Citrulline,Carnivore Diet,Maca but nothing worked”
“I decided to take a supplement with iodine and selenium, my long-term depression immediately disappeared.”
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