{"product_id":"understanding-selenium","title":"Understanding Selenium — A Quiet but Vital Trace Mineral","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Inter',-apple-system,sans-serif; color:#20302C; max-width:680px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:17px; font-weight:600; color:#173F35; line-height:1.5; margin:0 0 10px 0;\"\u003eSelenium is needed in tiny amounts — but those tiny amounts power your thyroid, your antioxidant defences, and your immune system. 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It does not recommend any supplement or dose. Dietary supplements are \u003cstrong\u003enot evaluated by the FDA\u003c\/strong\u003e and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Individual needs and results vary, and more is not better — some vitamins and minerals are harmful in excess. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before starting any supplement, especially if you are pregnant or nursing, taking medication, or before surgery, because interactions are possible. In a medical emergency, call \u003cstrong\u003e911\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SanLuma","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54101593751889,"sku":"SL-C02-P20","price":27.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/sanluma.com\/products\/understanding-selenium","provider":"Sanluma.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}