Selenium Supplements : Before Using

Selenium Supplements - Systemic

Selenium Supplements *** Before Using *** How to Use *** Side Effects

Before Using This Dietary Supplement

If you are taking this dietary supplement without a prescription, carefully read and follow any precautions on the label. For selenium supplements, the following must be considered

Allergic reaction

Tell your health care professional if you have ever had any unusual or allergy to selenious acid or selenium. Also tell your health care professional if you are allergic to any other substances, such as foods, preservatives, or dyes.

Pregnancy care

It is especially important that you are receiving enough vitamins and minerals when you become pregnant and that you continue to receive the right amount of vitamins and minerals throughout your pregnancy. The healthy growth and development of the fetus depend on a steady supply of nutrients from the mother. However, taking large amounts of a dietary supplement in pregnancy may be harmful to the mother andfetus and must be avoided.

Studies in pets have shown that selenium causes birth defects when given in large doses.

Breast-feeding problem

It is important that you receive the right amounts of vitamins and minerals so that your baby will also get the vitamins and minerals needed to grow properly. However, taking large amounts of a dietary supplement while breast-feeding may be harmful to the mother andbaby and must be avoided.

Use for Children

Problems in child have not been reported with intake of normal daily recommended amounts.

Elderly care

Problems in older adults have not been reported with intake of normal daily recommended amounts.

Medicines or dietary supplements Although certain medication must not be using together at all, in other cases medication or dietary supplements may be using together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your family doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. Tell your health care professional if you are taking any other dietary supplement or any nonprescription - over-the-counter "OTC " or prescription drug.

Other Information for using

The presence of other medical problems may effect the use of selenium supplements. Make sure you tell your health care professional if you have any other medical problems, especially:

Kidney problems
Stomach problems These conditions may cause higher blood levels of selenium, which may increase the risk of unwanted effects