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Selenium Sources - Organic vs Inorganic for Antioxidant Strategy
The mineral selenium is integral in forming selenoproteins, which are involved in oxidative stress resistance. Organisms can combat oxidative stress and free radicals by developing defense mechanisms, like enzymes, that decompose free radicals and accepting free radicals like glutathione.
Providing a pure, reliable, and effective source of selenium in animal feed requires selecting the right source of Se. Organic sources of selenium, such as hydroxy-selenomethionine, are more easily integrated into the animal's metabolism than inorganic sources, making it an ideal solution for supporting antioxidant strategies and improving the quality, freshness, and shelf life of meat and eggs. Learn more here:
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