• 200 mcg of Selenium Glycinate per Capsule (Albion® Glycinate Complex) with high bioavailability to support thyroid T4-to-T3 conversion.
• Supports immune health and antioxidant defenses by aiding glutathione peroxidase and enhancing Vitamin E activity.
• Promotes prostate health by helping maintain healthy PSA levels.
• Vegetarian capsules in a 120-count bottle for convenient daily supplementation.
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CanPrev, Selenium Glycinate, 200mcg, 120 Vegetable Capsules
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120
vegetarian capsules
UPC
854378001554
Best Before
11/2028
29 people have viewed this item in the last 7 days
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Suggested Use
Adults - Take one capsule per day or as directed by a healthcare practitioner.
Ingredients
Each vegetarian capsule contains:
Selenium (Albion® Selenium Glycinate Complex)
200
mcg
Non-medical Ingredients:
Vegetable-grade magnesium stearate, vegetable capsule, microcrystalline cellulose. No binders.
Description
Selenium is a trace mineral that is a key player in several functions your body performs daily. The greatest concentrations are found in the thyroid gland. Selenium is a component of the enzyme that helps convert T4 to T3, producing the active form of thyroid hormone that your body needs.
Selenium also plays an important role in prostate health, helping to maintain healthy levels of Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) which is the marker for prostate cancer. Doctors like to see those levels nice and low. Canadian men are encouraged to have their PSA levels checked when they turn forty, the age when prostate cancer screening becomes imperative for most men.
Selenium also plays a big role in reproduction and DNA synthesis – and a whole lot more!
Although selenium is a mineral, it acts as an antioxidant as well by enhancing Vitamin E’s antioxidant activity and also helps replenish glutathione peroxidase, the body’s main free radical scavenger. Glutathione Peroxidase protects us from oxidative damage that can result from stress, radiation, pollution and infections. Now that’s one busy mineral!
A selenium deficiency is quite uncommon, so why supplement you ask? Well, for a couple of reasons. First, there are some people who do in fact have a selenium deficiency due to a poor diet and conditions like Crohn’s disease that impair absorption of the nutrients your body needs to heal and thrive. Second, many studies tell us that having selenium levels above the RDI (recommended daily intake) is when it starts to have therapeutic effects, like lowering PSA for example.
CanPrev’s Selenium Glycinate 200 provides a therapeutic and optimal form of selenium and is superior when it comes to all-important absorption and gentleness. Thyroids and prostates everywhere will stay healthy and function like they should with selenium glycinate – the all-important but little-known wonder mineral your body will thank you for!
- Source of antioxidants to help protect against oxidative stress
- Plays a big role in reproduction and DNA synthesis
- Important role in prostate health, helping to maintain healthy levels of Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CanPrev Selenium Glycinate 200 and what is it used for?
CanPrev Selenium Glycinate 200 provides 200mcg of selenium per vegetable capsule in the glycinate form, using Albion chelated selenium glycinate for enhanced absorption. Selenium is an essential trace mineral with critical roles in antioxidant defence (via glutathione peroxidase enzyme activation), thyroid hormone metabolism (converting inactive T4 to active T3), and immune function. It also plays a role in prostate health and helps maintain healthy PSA (prostate-specific antigen) levels. The 200mcg dose is at the therapeutic level documented to produce benefits beyond the basic RDI. NPN 80078497.
How does selenium work in the body and what are the benefits of the glycinate form?
Selenium functions as a component of selenoproteins, a family of enzymes with critical antioxidant and metabolic roles. Glutathione peroxidase (GPx), a selenium-dependent enzyme, neutralizes lipid peroxides and hydrogen peroxide that cause cellular damage. Thioredoxin reductase, another selenoprotein, regenerates antioxidants and supports DNA synthesis. In the thyroid, the deiodinase enzymes that convert T4 to active T3 are selenium-dependent — making selenium essential for normal thyroid hormone activity and metabolism. Research links selenium status to cardiovascular health, immune aging, and PSA levels in prostate health monitoring. The glycinate form (Albion chelated) binds selenium to glycine amino acid, improving intestinal absorption and reducing gastrointestinal tolerance issues compared to inorganic selenium forms like sodium selenite.
Who should take CanPrev Selenium Glycinate 200mcg and are there any cautions?
This supplement is suitable for adults who want to support antioxidant defence, thyroid function, immune health, or prostate health (particularly men over 40 where PSA monitoring is relevant). Take 1 capsule daily. Do not exceed the recommended dose, as selenium toxicity (selenosis) can occur at very high doses over 400mcg per day. Consult a healthcare practitioner before use if pregnant (especially if there is a history of non-melanoma skin cancer), nursing, or taking medications that affect selenium metabolism. Not for children without healthcare practitioner guidance. Selenium supplements may interact with platinum-based chemotherapy agents — consult an oncologist if undergoing cancer treatment.
What makes CanPrev Selenium Glycinate 200mcg different from other selenium supplements?
CanPrev uses Albion chelated selenium glycinate, a patented mineral chelation technology from Albion Minerals that binds selenium to glycine for superior absorption. Albion chelates are the reference standard for mineral bioavailability in supplement formulation. The 200mcg dose is at the therapeutic level — above the basic RDI of 55mcg — which research shows can produce functional benefits for PSA management and immune support that lower doses do not achieve. CanPrev was founded in 2005 with approximately 25% of its team being licensed health practitioners (naturopathic doctors, nutritionists, herbalists), meaning formulas are developed with clinical perspectives built in from the start. The brand formulates at therapeutic doses without fillers or binders, a deliberate contrast to mass-market products that use lower-potency forms and lower doses for cost control.
What is CanPrev and are its supplements Health Canada approved?
CanPrev is a Canadian natural health supplement brand founded in 2005 by Tanya Salituro -- the name stands for Canadian + Preventive. All products are Health Canada licensed and manufactured at site-licensed, government-approved Canadian facilities, with each batch independently laboratory tested for potency, purity, and safety before release. The brand offers 445+ formulations across therapeutic categories including magnesium, amino acids, vitamin D, hormonal support, and women's health, distributed in 3,400+ Canadian retail locations and through naturopathic practitioners. In February 2025, CanPrev was acquired by Apotex, further expanding its distribution infrastructure.
How is CanPrev different from other Canadian supplement brands?
CanPrev's distinguishing feature is practitioner co-formulation: roughly 25% of the company team are licensed health practitioners -- naturopathic doctors, nutritionists, and herbalists -- meaning products are formulated with clinical input from the start, not adapted for retail after development. The brand consistently selects more bioavailable nutrient forms: methylcobalamin over cyanocobalamin for B12, magnesium bisglycinate over magnesium oxide, active folate (5-MTHF) over folic acid -- at therapeutic doses, and formulates without fillers or binders. This distinguishes CanPrev from mainstream supplement brands that use lower-cost, less-absorbed nutrient forms to reduce per-unit manufacturing costs.
The information provided above is for reference purposes only and has not been reviewed or approved by Health Canada. It does not constitute medical advice and should not replace consultation with a qualified healthcare professional.
Caution
As with any natural health product, you should consult a healthcare practitioner prior to use of this product, especially if you have a history of non-melanoma skin cancer. Do not use if seal is broken. Keep out of reach of children.
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CanPrev, Selenium Glycinate, 200mcg, 120 Vegetable Capsules
Size
120
vegetarian capsules
UPC
854378001554
Best Before
11/2028
29 people have viewed this item in the last 7 days
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