Mineral (Sucrosomial®)
Sucrosomial® Selenium
High absorption and excellent sensory properties
Technical information
| Type | Mineral (Sucrosomial®) |
|---|---|
| Source | Sodium selenite (0.3%) |
| Patent | Patented Sucrosomial® delivery technology — reduces the interaction of minerals with other active ingredients and provides a neutral taste |
| Carrier technology | Sucrosomial® coating technology |
Composition
- Sucrosomial® Selenium — sodium selenite (0.3%)
Overview
UltraSel® is a functional ingredient containing Sucrosomial® Selenium with sodium selenite (0.3%), ensuring high absorption of this vital micronutrient.
Selenium is essential for supporting the immune system, maintaining normal thyroid function, hair and nail growth, and protecting cells from oxidative stress.
It is an essential micronutrient concentrated mainly in the liver and thyroid gland. The body contains 3–30 mg of selenium, and the daily requirement is 55 µg.
Applications
Sucrosomial® Selenium is suitable for a very wide range of products and applications.
Key features
Sucrosomial® Technology is an innovative delivery system that increases the absorption and tolerability of micro- and macroelements. It allows active ingredients to pass through the gastric and intestinal environment without interacting with the mucosa or other nutrients; absorption takes place at the enteric level and the substance passes directly into the bloodstream.
Improved absorption: Better absorbed by the body than traditional forms.
Excellent tolerability: Minimizes the side effects commonly associated with mineral supplements.
Reduced interaction: Lowers the interaction between minerals and other active ingredients.
Neutral taste: Provides a neutral taste that enhances consumer compliance.
EFSA-approved health claims relating to selenium intake: Selenium contributes to the normal function of the immune system. Selenium contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress.
Mechanism of action
Sucrosomial® Technology encloses selenium in a matrix of phospholipids and sucrose esters.
This structure allows the mineral to pass through the gastric and intestinal environment without interacting with the mucosa or other nutrients. Absorption takes place at the enteric level and the mineral enters the bloodstream directly.
As a result, higher absorption is achieved compared to traditional forms, the side effects common with mineral supplements are reduced and interaction with other active ingredients is lowered.
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