Selenium Blood Test

Measures selenium concentration in blood.

Measures

Selenium concentration in blood.

Why it matters

Selenium is a trace element used in several enzyme systems including antioxidant defence and thyroid hormone conversion.

Australian soil selenium varies regionally, which flows through to food. The range between insufficient and excessive is narrower for selenium than for many nutrients, so supplementing without measuring is worth avoiding.

Before you collect

Note supplementation, including brazil nuts, which are unusually selenium-rich.

Suits

People supplementing selenium or assessing status with a practitioner.

Your next step

Once you have your results, book with a Canwell naturopath, nutritionist or practitioner to talk them through and build a wellness plan that suits you. Book with Canwell