Selenoguard is an anti-oxidant preparation combining selenium and taurine. This combination provides anti-oxidant properties for the cell membranedetoxifies heavy metals and binds byÂproducts of pesticide metabolism. Selenoguard may benefit cardiac functionis useful in the treatment of diabetesmay reduce the risk of cancer and has immunostimulatory properties. Selenoguard can be combined with any other Nutrition Care product to provide extra selenium and donate sulphur.
Active Ingredients
Selenium 25mcg (From selenomethionine 62.1mcg)
Taurine 50mg
Dosage
Take 1 tablet a day or as directed by a Health Care Professional.
The active ingredients in Nutrition Care Pharmaceuticals formulationswhen appropriately prescribedmay assist patients suffering from specific conditions. This statement does not imply or make a claim for a cure for these disorders. The use of Nutrition Care products should be based on published and relevant scientific and clinical data for each condition
Indications
With its broad range of anti-oxidant effectsSelenoguard has many applications but is especially useful in the following conditions:
- Cardiovascular disorders
- Chemical sensitivity and allergy
- Visual disorders
- Liver disease
- Disorders of the immune system
- Cancer and chemotherapy
- Diabetes
Literature Review
Selenium is an essential trace element with powerful anti-oxidant properties. It is an essential component of the enzyme glutathione peroxidasewhich is important in the detoxification of lipid peroxides and protects against the free radical activity of hydrogen peroxide which damages cell membranes. Selenium prevents carcinogenesis. Selenium counteracts the effects of chemical allergies and sensitivities. 5
Many vegetables and grains contain selenium but only if they have been grown in selenium rich soil. Selenium concentration in water varies greatly. Many Australian and New Zealand soils are very low in selenium. Selenium is easily lost through cooking and heating. Excessive exercise and stress increase selenium excretion or losses. In Australiathe RDA for adult males is 85 mcgfor females 70mcg. In the USAthe RDA for selenium for adults is 50 – 200mcg daily6
Selenium
- has anti-hypertensive and anti-arrhythmic effects
- reduces the risk of atherosclerosis and myocardial infarction
- has anticancer effects
- benefits liver function and chelates heavy metals
- may be low in asthma and acne vulgaris
- enhances lymphocyte activity
- prevents age-related eye disorders
- benefits patients with lupus and pancreatitis
- enhances the production of coenzyme Q10
- is required for conversion of T4 to T3
- relieves some muscular pain
Selenium deficiency
- decreases phagocytosis
- decreases activity and numbers of T-cells
- decreases natural killer cell cytotoxicity
- increases susceptibility to viruses
- increases potential of viruses to mutate
- is associated with cataract formation and macular degeneration
Taurine
Taurine is a non-essential sulphurous amino acid and can be manufactured from cysteine and methionine. Taurine is a component of the bile salttaurocholic acid and inhibits the formation of gallstones by increasing the synthesis of bile acids.' Taurine protects against the effects of hypoxia to the brain. It stabilises the cell membrane and the myelin sheaths of neurons. Taurine aids the excretion of heavy metalsespecially aluminium and arsenic.1921 It binds hypochlorites from pesticide metabolism. Selenium and glutathione peroxidase are essential for this effect. 19 Taurine has some anti-oxidant effects and facilitates the transport of selenium into and out of the body's cells.
Dietary sources of taurine include fish and meat. Monosodium glutamate (MSG) destroy s taurine. Mercury reduces its absorption. Chemotherapy and radiotherapy severely deplete taurine.