It works with vitamin E in preventing free radical damage to cell membranes. Low levels of selenium are associated with a higher risk of cancer, cardiovascular disease, immune deficiencies and premature aging. Selenium deficiency results in depressed immune function due to decreased levels of white blood cells and natural killer cells. Increased susceptibility to infections results. With the yeast and bacterial infections usually present in autism, selenium is an important supplement.
Selenium is antagonistic to heavy metals including lead, mercury, aluminum and cadmium.
Selenium actually aids in their removal from the body. Kirkman's selenium capsules utilize L-Selenomethionine as the selenium source. This is a biologically active form which is very effectively absorbed in clinical studies. Plant cellulose 118 mg. Leucine 1.7 mg.