Ingredient

Selenium Amino Acid Chelate

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Role in food

Manufacturers add selenium amino acid chelate to foods as a source of selenium, an …

What it is

Selenium amino acid chelate is a form of the essential mineral selenium. It is made by binding selenium to amino acids, which are the building blocks of protein. This process helps the body absorb selenium more easily.

Why it's used

Manufacturers add selenium amino acid chelate to foods as a source of selenium, an essential nutrient. It is often found in dietary supplements, fortified foods like energy drinks, and meal replacement products to boost their nutritional content.

Health notes

In the U.S., selenium compounds are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) or approved food additives when used according to regulations. Selenium is an essential nutrient important for immune function and thyroid health. JECFA and EFSA have evaluated selenium compounds. Evidence suggests that while selenium is essential, very high intakes can be harmful.

Allergen info

Selenium amino acid chelate is not derived from any of the nine major allergens. It does not contain gluten.

Products containing Selenium Amino Acid Chelate

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Abbott Laboratories Inc Strawberry Banana Fruit & Veggie Smoothie Mix, Strawberry Banana Powdered Drinks 350kcal 0Protein 0Fat 90Carbs Freeman Formula LLC Caramel Caffe Ultra Complete Meal Cereal 408kcal 62.5Protein 2.5Fat 32.5Carbs Neuro Brands, Inc. Lifestyle Beverage Drink, Cherry Vanilla Other Drinks 12kcal 2.3Protein 0Fat 0.5Carbs Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Banana Plus Nutritional Shake, Banana Milk Additives High in added sugars — 38% DV per serving 148kcal 5.5Protein 4.6Fat 21.1Carbs Clif Bar and Company Chocolate Dipped Coconut Snack, Energy & Granola Bars High in saturated fat — 23% DV per serving 396kcal 18.8Protein 14.6Fat 52.1Carbs Clif Bar and Company Honey Salted Peanut Whole Nutrition Bar Snack, Energy & Granola Bars 396kcal 20.8Protein 14.6Fat 50Carbs

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Plus Protein 13 G Nutritional Shakes, Vanilla, Vanilla Energy, Protein & Muscle Recovery Drinks 148kcal 5.5Protein 4.6Fat 21.1Carbs Walgreens Co. Creamy Milk Chocolate Plus Protein Nutritional Shake, Creamy Milk Chocolate Energy, Protein & Muscle Recovery Drinks High in added sugars — 44% DV per serving 148kcal 5.5Protein 4.6Fat 21.1Carbs Walgreens Co. Strawberry Cream Plus Protein Nutritional Shake, Strawberry Cream Energy, Protein & Muscle Recovery Drinks High in added sugars — 38% DV per serving 148kcal 5.5Protein 4.6Fat 21.1Carbs

Walgreens Co. Creamy Milk Chocolate Flavored Plus Protein Nutritional Shake, Creamy Milk Chocolate Energy, Protein & Muscle Recovery Drinks High in added sugars — 44% DV per serving 148kcal 5.5Protein 4.6Fat 21.1Carbs Jiee Sheeng Enterprise Co. Ltd Vanilla Bean Plus Protein Nutritional Shake, Vanilla Bean Energy, Protein & Muscle Recovery Drinks High in added sugars — 38% DV per serving 148kcal 5.5Protein 4.6Fat 21.1Carbs Food Town Stores Inc. Vanilla Nutritional Shake Plus, Vanilla Energy, Protein & Muscle Recovery Drinks High in added sugars — 38% DV per serving 148kcal 5.5Protein 4.6Fat 21.1Carbs

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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