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. 2017 Dec 25;55(2):79–93. doi: 10.2141/jpsa.0170132

Table 1. Sources of organic Se available on the market.

Source Comments SeMet* References
Se-yeast Well researched, 50–70% SeMet Yes Schrauzer, 2006
Se-Met Not stable, >95% SeMet Yes Liu et al., 2017
Zn-SeMet Not stable, >95% SeMet Yes Geraert et al., 2015
OH-SeMet Stable, >95% OH-SeMet Yes Liu et al., 2017
Se-proteinates Chemistry is not proven No Liu et al., 2017
Se-glycinates Chemistry is not proven No Liu et al., 2017
Se-chelates Chemistry is not proven No Kubachka et al., 2017
Se-homolanthionine Lack of research data No Anan et al., 2011
Other (nano-Se, etc.) Lack of data on molecular mechanisms of action No Pelyhe and Mezes, 2013; Sarkar et al., 2015
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As only SeMet can be non-specifically incorporated into proteins in measurable amounts, it is an active component of organic Se sources.