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Selenium supplement, antioxidant, immune support
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Chinese selenium capsule (1 g) has 0 calories. That works out to 5 calories per 100 g. It contains 0 g of carbs, 0 g of protein, 0 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its glycemic index is 0 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 0.5 g
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KCAL / 0.5G
Carbs
0g
· 0% DV
Protein
0g
· 0% DV
Fat
0g
· 0% DV
Fiber
0g
· 0% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 0% · Protein 0% · Fat 100%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 0 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 0 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 0 g | 0% |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein | 0 g | 0% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 piece (medium) | 0.5 g | 0 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 0.3 g | 0 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 0.5 g | 0 kcal |
| 2 piece (medium) | 1 g | 0 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 1 g | 0 kcal |
| 1 pack (whole) | 30 g | 2 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 5 kcal |
Calculated from 5 calories per 100 g.
A Chinese selenium capsule is a supplement used to add selenium to the diet. Selenium supports normal thyroid function and antioxidant enzymes, but the capsule is not a treatment for thyroid disease or infections.
A Chinese selenium capsule supplies selenium, which is needed for normal immune function. Taking extra selenium has not been shown to prevent infections when intake is already adequate, so it should not be treated as an immune booster.
Yes, a Chinese selenium capsule can generally be taken with or without food. Taking it with a meal may be more comfortable if it upsets your stomach; follow any different directions printed on the product.
The amount of selenium in a Chinese selenium capsule varies by product, so the capsule name alone does not reveal the dose. Read the supplement facts panel for the amount per capsule, and count selenium from other supplements too.
A Chinese selenium capsule provides a mineral used in normal thyroid hormone metabolism, but it does not cure thyroid disorders. If you take thyroid medication or have thyroid disease, ask your clinician before adding selenium.
Too much selenium from a Chinese selenium capsule can cause nausea, a metallic taste, garlic-like breath, and brittle or falling hair and nails. Taking several selenium-containing products together makes excess intake easier.
Yes, but check whether the multivitamin also contains selenium before combining it with a Chinese selenium capsule. Adding overlapping supplements can raise your total intake without making the benefit greater.
Yes, excessive selenium from a Chinese selenium capsule can contribute to hair loss and brittle nails. Selenium deficiency can also affect hair, so taking more when you are not deficient may make the problem worse.
A Chinese selenium capsule does not have a specific bedtime advantage, and selenium is not a stimulant. Take it at a time you can remember consistently, following the product directions rather than taking an extra capsule at night.
A Chinese selenium capsule may help restore selenium intake when a deficiency has been established, but symptoms alone cannot confirm deficiency. Fatigue or hair changes have many possible causes, and extra selenium is not a reliable self-test or treatment.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
0µg · 0% DV
B1
0mg · 0% DV
B2
0mg · 0% DV
B3
0mg · 0% DV
Minerals
Selenium
1µg · 2% DV
Calcium
0mg · 0% DV
Iron
0mg · 0% DV
Magnesium
0mg · 0% DV
Sodium
0mg · 0% DV
Potassium ⭐
0mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
A Chinese selenium capsule is a swallowable dietary supplement intended to provide selenium, rather than an ingredient or snack. “Chinese” is part of the listed product name; it does not by itself identify the form or source of selenium, or where the capsule was made, so check the label for those details.
It is usually taken with water according to the package directions, not served as part of a meal. Selenium contributes little energy or macronutrients; its nutritional role is as a trace mineral involved in antioxidant enzymes and normal immune function. If you use other supplements, check their labels so you can keep track of your overall selenium intake.
Very high
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 3
Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
No known major allergens
Vegan
✓ Suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
✓ Suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
✓ Suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0g
MONOUNSATURATED
0g
POLYUNSATURATED
0g
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.