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Essential Blend Multi Mineral

Jigsaw Health
4.5
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
(77 ratings)
Iodine 150 mcg
Molybdenum 150 mcg
Copper 2 mg
Manganese 2 mg
Chromium 400 mcg
Selenium 200 mcg
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Score85
A high-quality, well-balanced trace-mineral formula with strong chelated forms and meaningful amounts. Selenium and chromium are substantial enough that stacking and individual need should be considered.
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Quantity:90 Capsule(s) • (90 servings)
Goals:
Immunity
Metabolism Boost
General Health
Energy
Hair Health
Detoxification
Weight Loss

Score 85

A high-quality, well-balanced trace-mineral formula with strong chelated forms and meaningful amounts. Selenium and chromium are substantial enough that stacking and individual need should be considered.
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Analysis

Zinc bisglycinate, selenium glycinate, copper bisglycinate, manganese bisglycinate, and chromium nicotinate glycinate provide strong form quality. Potassium iodide and molybdenum glycinate extend coverage across thyroid-related nutrition and metabolic enzyme support.

The amounts are more targeted than those in many multivitamins, particularly 200 mcg selenium and 400 mcg chromium. Copper is included alongside zinc, which improves balance, although the formula still omits vitamins and major minerals.

The tiny ConcenTrace addition is not well characterized but does not dominate the clearly disclosed core. It is a good fit for users with a defined trace-mineral need, not a substitute for a complete multivitamin or a product to stack casually.

Who is it for
  • Adults seeking focused trace-mineral support
  • People who value chelated mineral forms
  • Users who already cover vitamins and major minerals elsewhere
Best for
  • Trace-mineral gap filling
  • Thyroid-related nutrient support
  • Metabolic cofactor coverage

Pros

  • Uses well-disclosed chelated mineral forms
  • Balances 15 mg zinc with 2 mg copper
  • Provides meaningful selenium and chromium amounts
  • Covers six targeted trace-mineral collections

Cons

  • Does not replace a complete multivitamin
  • Selenium amount may be more than some users need
  • Chromium amount is high for routine untargeted use
  • ConcenTrace addition is not fully characterized

Warnings

  • Do not casually combine the 200 mcg selenium serving with other high-selenium supplements
  • Chromium may affect glucose control, so people using insulin or glucose-lowering medication should review the 400 mcg serving with a clinician
  • The 150 mcg iodine amount may require care for people with thyroid conditions or thyroid medication

Nutrient quality

91 Highest impact

Several nutrients use well-absorbed organic or active forms. Most amounts are reasonable, though one trace mineral is substantial.

Ingredient transparency

84 Highest impact

The listed active nutrients have specific amounts. A complete inactive ingredient list is not supplied.

Customer satisfaction

71 High impact

The aggregate rating is moderate rather than leading. The modest review count limits confidence in the aggregate rating.

Value for money

93 Highest impact

The supply provides excellent value per daily serving. The nutrient forms and breadth strongly support qualitative value.

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Goals

Immunity
Impact
Highest effect
A- Goal FitA Strength of SupportB- CoverageA Formula Quality
Zinc · 15 mgSelenium · 200 mcg

Zinc bisglycinate and selenium glycinate provide two direct immune minerals in meaningful amounts. Copper and other trace minerals support balance within the broader mineral formula.

The product lacks vitamin C, vitamin D, and barrier-focused nutrients, so coverage is not complete. It is well suited to targeted mineral support when zinc and selenium are the main gaps.

Study evidence
Selenium Mixed 37 studies
Zinc Supportive 73 studies
Impact
Highest effect
B Goal FitA Strength of SupportB+ CoverageA Formula Quality
Zinc · 15 mg

Chromium, iodine, selenium, and supporting minerals cover glycemic control, thyroid nutrition, and metabolic enzyme needs. The chromium amount is strong, while iodine and selenium provide a coherent thyroid-support pair.

Well-defined chelated forms and clear amounts support confidence in the formula. The streamlined multi-mineral design offers meaningful breadth without stimulant redundancy or extensive padding.

Study evidence
Chromium Supportive 47 studies
Iodine Mixed 17 studies
Selenium Mixed 28 studies
General Health
Impact
Highest effect
B+ Goal FitA Strength of SupportB CoverageA- Formula Quality
Selenium · 200 mcgZinc · 15 mg

A focused trace-mineral blend supports antioxidant enzymes, thyroid-related nutrition, and several metabolic cofactors. Its role is useful but narrower than a full multivitamin because it omits most vitamins and major minerals.

Chelated forms are named and selenium reaches a substantial amount. The tiny proprietary mineral concentrate is opaque, though it does not dominate the clearly disclosed core formula.

Study evidence
Selenium Supportive 70 studies
Zinc Supportive 60 studies
Energy
Impact
Highest effect
B Goal FitA- Strength of SupportC CoverageA Formula Quality
Iodine · 150 mcg

Iodine supports thyroid hormone production, while zinc, selenium, chromium, and other trace minerals support metabolic enzymes. The mineral forms are generally well chosen and clearly disclosed.

The formula can help energy when a relevant deficiency exists but does not provide acute alertness or direct mitochondrial fuel. The tiny proprietary trace-mineral blend adds little evaluable value.

Study evidence
Iodine Adverse 3 studies
Hair Health
Impact
High effect
C+ Goal FitA- Strength of SupportB- CoverageA- Formula Quality
Zinc · 15 mg

Zinc bisglycinate, selenium glycinate, copper bisglycinate, and potassium iodide provide well-disclosed mineral support for follicles, thyroid function, and antioxidant defense. The forms are generally strong and the amounts are substantial for daily use.

The mineral-only design lacks biotin, vitamin D, amino acids, and structural proteins. Selenium at 200 mcg deserves attention when combined with other selenium sources because excessive intake can itself contribute to hair loss.

Study evidence
Copper Adverse 4 studies
Iodine No effect 1 study
Selenium Disputed 7 studies
Zinc Supportive 22 studies
Impact
High effect
B- Goal FitB+ Strength of SupportC+ CoverageA- Formula Quality
Molybdenum · 150 mcgSelenium · 200 mcgZinc · 15 mg

Selenium and molybdenum directly support antioxidant enzymes and sulfite metabolism. The formula provides focused cofactor support rather than broad liver or gastrointestinal coverage.

Molybdenum glycinate reaches a targeted amount and selenium glycinate supplies a practical daily amount. The concise mineral blend is fully quantified and avoids speculative cleanse ingredients.

Study evidence
Molybdenum Adverse 1 study
Selenium Supportive 10 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per serving
Iodine (Potassium Iodide)
150 mcg
Zinc (Zinc Bisglycinate)
15 mg
Selenium (Selenium Glycinate Complex)
200 mcg
Copper (Copper Bisglycinate)
2 mg
Manganese (Manganese Bisglycinate)
2 mg
Chromium (Chromium Nicotinate Glycinate)
400 mcg
Molybdenum (Molybdenum Glycinate)
150 mcg
ConcenTrace MCC
5 mg
Adults 18–50
Report overview
A+ Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA+ Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyA+ Value

The 150 mcg iodine serving aligns with daily thyroid maintenance needs. Potassium iodide is a stable, water-soluble iodine form. The qualifying cofactor adds meaningful value beyond standalone iodine.

A- Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA+ Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyA+ Value

Molybdenum glycinate provides a premium, highly bioavailable chelated source. The elemental amount is well aligned with targeted metabolic support and remains comfortably safe. The low serving cost and effective amount create excellent molybdenum-specific value.

A+ Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA- Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyB+ Value

The manganese bisglycinate source offers excellent absorption potential. The 2 mg amount is appropriate for maintenance but below the targeted range. Serving cost supports favorable value.

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Published studies used for the product analysis and the top-ranked studies for each ingredient and goal.

  1. U-Shaped Associations Between Urinary Iodine Concentration and the Prevalence of Metabolic Disorders: A Cross-Sectional Study.
    Jin M; Zhang Z; Li Y; Teng D; Shi X; Ba J; Chen B; Du J; He L; Lai X; Teng X; Li Y; Chi H; Liao E; Liu C; Liu L; Qin G; Qin Y; Quan H; Shi B; Sun H; Tang X; Tong N; Wang G; Zhang JA; Wang Y; Xue Y; Yan L; Yang J; Yang L; Yao Y; Ye Z; Zhang Q; Zhang L; Zhu J; Zhu M; Ning G; Mu Y; Zhao J; Teng W; Shan Z · Thyroid : official journal of the American Thyroid Association · 2021
    Cross-sectional study51,795 participantsMetabolism Boost forIodine
  2. Iodine deficiency and real-life supplementation ineffectiveness in Polish pregnant women and its impact on thyroid metabolism.
    Filipowicz D; Szczepanek-Parulska E; Mikulska-Sauermann AA; Karaźniewicz-Łada M; Główka FK; Szymanowski K; Ołtarzewski M; Schomburg L; Ruchała M · Frontiers in endocrinology · 2023
    Cross-sectional study91 participantsMetabolism Boost forIodine
  3. Iodine Supplementation Decreases Hypercholesterolemia in Iodine-Deficient, Overweight Women: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
    Herter-Aeberli I; Cherkaoui M; El Ansari N; Rohner R; Stinca S; Chabaa L; von Eckardstein A; Aboussad A; Zimmermann MB · The Journal of nutrition · 2015
    Randomized trial163 participantsMetabolism Boost forIodine
  4. The relationship between excessive iodine during pregnancy and adverse pregnancy complications.
    Li S; Zha H; Cui Y; Sun L; Yu L; Yuan Q · Endocrine · 2025
    Cohort study595 participantsMetabolism Boost forIodine
  5. Effect of oral iodized oil on thyroid size and thyroid hormone metabolism in children with concurrent selenium and iodine deficiency.
    Zimmermann MB; Adou P; Torresani T; Zeder C; Hurrell RF · European journal of clinical nutrition · 2000
    Single-arm trial51 participantsMetabolism Boost forIodine
  6. Serum Iodine Concentration as a Biomarker for Individual Iodine Nutrition and Thyroid Function in Pregnant Women: A Cross-Sectional Study in Hubei Province.
    Xu M; Dai X; Wang Z; Guo C; Zhang B; Guo H · Public health nutrition · 2026
    Cross-sectional study1,197 participantsMetabolism Boost forIodine
  7. Urinary Iodine Concentration and Thyroid Hormone Metabolism in Pregnant Women and Neurodevelopment in Their Children: A Longitudinal Canadian Birth Cohort.
    Berghuis SA; Hall M; Krzeczkowski JE; Goodman CV; Chevrier J; Ayotte P; Lanphear B; Till C · Nutrients · 2025
    Cohort study1,501 participantsMetabolism Boost forIodine
  8. A study on the differences in urinary iodine and serum iodine in relation to children's iodine nutrition and lipids.
    Zhang Y; Xu L; Wang L; Gao H; Hao J; Dong L; Qiu L; Wang J; Yan S; Liu L · Lipids in health and disease · 2026
    Cross-sectional studyMetabolism Boost forIodine
  9. Serum Manganese, Cobalt, Copper, Zinc, Selenium, and Iodine Levels, and the Incidence of Type 2 Diabetes: A Nested Case-control Study.
    Ito A; Yamamoto S; Iwai-Shimada M; Kobayashi Y; Isobe T; Iwai K; Nakayama SF; Konishi M; Watanabe Y; Yamamoto S; Nakagawa T; Yamazaki S; Mizoue T · Biological trace element research · 2026
    Case-control study936 participantsMetabolism Boost forIodine
  10. Iron status influences the efficacy of iodine prophylaxis in goitrous children in Côte d'Ivoire.
    Zimmermann MB · International journal for vitamin and nutrition research. Internationale Zeitschrift fur Vitamin- und Ernahrungsforschung. Journal international de vitaminologie et de nutrition · 2002
    OtherMetabolism Boost forIodine
  11. The Association between Dietary and Circulating Copper Levels and Osteoporosis: a Scoping Review.
    Ju Y; Xiong W; Pang Y; Chen Z; Hou J; Zheng S; Li Z; Liu T; Xia H; Xia M; Zhong Y; Li J; Jiang X · Biological trace element research · 2026
    Scoping review18 studies pooledBone Health forCopper
  12. Association between dietary copper, iron, zinc, selenium intake and osteopenia or osteoporosis in elderly hypertensive patients: a retrospective cohort study.
    Chen M; Jia L; Gao R · Frontiers in nutrition · 2024
    Cohort study5,286 participantsBone Health forCopper
  13. Associations of dietary copper intake with total bone mineral density and lumbar spine bone mineral density in American adults.
    Hu M; Wang Z; Li C; Zheng Y; Hu J · Medicine · 2025
    Cross-sectional studyBone Health forCopper
  14. The association between dietary mineral intake and bone mineral density: a cross-sectional study.
    Wei M; Wei J; Huang S · Journal of health, population, and nutrition · 2025
    Cross-sectional study11,520 participantsBone Health forCopper
  15. Association between dietary copper intake and bone mineral density in children and adolescents aged 8-19 years: A cross-sectional study.
    Cui A; Yan J; Li H; Fan Z; Wei X; Wang H; Zhuang Y · PloS one · 2024
    Cross-sectional study6,965 participantsBone Health forCopper
  16. Risk of Environmental Chemicals on Bone Fractures Is Independent of Low Bone Mass in US Adults: Insights from 2017 to 2018 NHANES.
    Ling R; Ai Y; Chen C; Zhang J; Zou Z; Cheng S; Li C; Li X; Wang B · Metabolites · 2023
    Cross-sectional study2,640 participantsBone Health forManganese
  17. The Manganese-Bone Connection: Investigating the Role of Manganese in Bone Health.
    Taskozhina G; Batyrova G; Umarova G; Issanguzhina Z; Kereyeva N · Journal of clinical medicine · 2024
    Narrative reviewBone Health forManganese
  18. Associations of multiple metals with bone mineral density: A population-based study in US adults.
    Wei MH; Cui Y; Zhou HL; Song WJ; Di DS; Zhang RY; Huang Q; Liu JA; Wang Q · Chemosphere · 2021
    Cross-sectional studyBone Health forManganese
  19. Sex-specific associations of urinary mixed-metal concentrations with femoral bone mineral density among older people: an NHANES (2017-2020) analysis.
    Li H; Li G; Yi M; Zhou J; Deng Y; Huang Y; He S; Meng X; Liu L · Frontiers in public health · 2024
    Cross-sectional study31 participantsBone Health forManganese
  20. Relationship between blood manganese and bone mineral density and bone mineral content in adults: A population-based cross-sectional study.
    Wang C; Zhu Y; Long H; Ou M; Zhao S · PloS one · 2022
    Cross-sectional study9,732 participantsBone Health forManganese
  21. Human molybdenum exposure risk in industrial regions of China: New critical effect indicators and reference dose.
    Kuang HX; Li MY; Zeng XW; Chen D; Zhou Y; Zheng T; Xiang MD; Wu QZ; Chen XC; Dong GH; Yu YJ · Ecotoxicology and environmental safety · 2024
    Cross-sectional study2,267 participantsDetoxification forMolybdenum
  22. Supplementation with selenium can influence nausea, fatigue, physical, renal, and liver function of children and adolescents with cancer.
    Vieira ML; Fonseca FL; Costa LG; Beltrame RL; Chaves CM; Cartum J; Alves SI; Azzalis LA; Junqueira VB; Pereria EC; Rocha KC · Journal of medicinal food · 2015
    Randomized trialDetoxification forSelenium
  23. [Selenium and oxidative stress in cancer patients].
    Gorozhanskaia ÉG; Sviridova SP; Dobrovol'skaia MM; Zybrikhina GN; Kashnia ShR · Biomeditsinskaia khimiia · 2014
    Single-arm trial40 participantsDetoxification forSelenium
  24. Comprehensive Insights into the Health Effects of Selenium Exposure and Supplementation Among the Chinese Community Middle-Aged and Elderly: a Combined Retrospective Cohort Study and Intervention Study.
    Li C; Peng X; Zheng J; Shi K; Qin L; Yang Q; Wang Z; Liu Y; Huang L · Biological trace element research · 2024
    Other40 participantsDetoxification forSelenium
  25. Heavy metals and metalloids exposure and liver function in Chinese adults - A nationally representative cross-sectional study.
    Wang S; Lyu Y; Ji S; Liu N; Wu B; Zhao F; Li Z; Qu Y; Zhu Y; Xie L; Li Y; Zhang Z; Song H; Hu X; Qiu Y; Zheng X; Zhang W; Yang Y; Li F; Cai J; Zhu Y; Cao Z; Tan F; Shi X · Environmental research · 2024
    Cross-sectional study9,445 participantsDetoxification forSelenium
  26. Selenium-Biofortified Strawberries Improve Glucose Homeostasis and Hepatic Function: A 30-Day Randomized Controlled Trial in Healthy Adults.
    Vasto S; Di Rosa L; Ferrantelli V; Fiore AS; Giordano CP; Cannizzaro A; Sabatino L; Macaluso A; Caldarella R; Caldara GF; Baldassano S · Nutrients · 2026
    Randomized trial35 participantsDetoxification forSelenium
  27. Association of radioactive iodine treatment with survivorship symptoms and primary care utilisation in women of reproductive age with thyroid cancer: a retrospective cohort study.
    Devanarayan P; Hartman M; Partin M · Family medicine and community health · 2026
    Cohort study10,882 participantsEnergy forIodine
  28. Energy level and fatigue after surgery for thyroid cancer: A population-based study of patient-reported outcomes.
    Hughes DT; Reyes-Gastelum D; Kovatch KJ; Hamilton AS; Ward KC; Haymart MR · Surgery · 2020
    Cohort study2,584 participantsEnergy forIodine
  29. Health-Related Quality of Life in Differentiated Thyroid Cancer Survivors: A Cross-Sectional Study From Turkey.
    Gültekin A; Kahraman MY; Şengöz T; Şimşek FS · Head & neck · 2026
    Cross-sectional study202 participantsEnergy forIodine
  30. Associations of selenium status with all-cause and cause-specific mortality: a systematic review and meta-analysis of cohort studies.
    Cui Z; Xie R; Lu X; Schomburg L; Brenner H; Schöttker B · Redox biology · 2025
    Meta-analysis95 participants20 studies pooledGeneral Health forSelenium
  31. Dietary Antioxidants, Circulating Antioxidant Concentrations, Total Antioxidant Capacity, and Risk of All-Cause Mortality: A Systematic Review and Dose-Response Meta-Analysis of Prospective Observational Studies.
    Jayedi A; Rashidy-Pour A; Parohan M; Zargar MS; Shab-Bidar S · Advances in nutrition (Bethesda, Md.) · 2019
    Meta-analysis507,251 participants41 studies pooledGeneral Health forSelenium
  32. The efficacy and safety of selenium supplementation versus placebo in the treatment of Graves' orbitopathy: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials.
    Sharabati I; Qafesha RM; Hindawi MD; Amro S; Ayesh BM · Clinical endocrinology · 2024
    Meta-analysis4 studies pooledGeneral Health forSelenium
  33. Associations of plasma metal concentrations with the risks of all-cause and cardiovascular disease mortality in Chinese adults.
    Shi L; Yuan Y; Xiao Y; Long P; Li W; Yu Y; Liu Y; Liu K; Wang H; Zhou L; Yang H; Li X; He M; Wu T · Environment international · 2021
    Cohort study6,155 participantsGeneral Health forSelenium
  34. Updates on clinical studies of selenium supplementation in radiotherapy.
    Puspitasari IM; Abdulah R; Yamazaki C; Kameo S; Nakano T; Koyama H · Radiation oncology (London, England) · 2015
    Systematic review16 studies pooledGeneral Health forSelenium
  35. Effectiveness of sodium bicarbonate and zinc chloride mouthwashes in the treatment of oral mucositis and quality of life in patients with cancer under chemotherapy.
    Mohammadi F; Oshvandi K; Kamallan SR; Khazaei S; Ranjbar H; Ahmadi-Motamayel F; Gillespie M; Jenabi E; Vafaei SY · Nursing open · 2022
    Randomized trial144 participantsGeneral Health forZinc
  36. Zinc supplementation in young children with acute diarrhea in India.
    Sazawal S; Black RE; Bhan MK; Bhandari N; Sinha A; Jalla S · The New England journal of medicine · 1995
    Randomized trial937 participantsGeneral Health forZinc
  37. Associations of mortality with ocular disorders and an intervention of high-dose antioxidants and zinc in the Age-Related Eye Disease Study: AREDS Report No. 13.
    Clemons TE; Kurinij N; Sperduto RD; AREDS Research Group · Archives of ophthalmology (Chicago, Ill. : 1960) · 2004
    Randomized trial4,753 participantsGeneral Health forZinc
  38. Effects of zinc and probiotic co-supplementation on inflammation, gastrointestinal symptoms, quality of life, and mood in irritable bowel syndrome patients.
    Rezazadegan M; Soheilipour M; Amani R · Scientific reports · 2026
    Randomized trial84 participantsGeneral Health forZinc
  39. Effect of zinc sulfate supplementation on premenstrual syndrome and health-related quality of life: Clinical randomized controlled trial.
    Siahbazi S; Behboudi-Gandevani S; Moghaddam-Banaem L; Montazeri A · The journal of obstetrics and gynaecology research · 2018
    Randomized trial142 participantsGeneral Health forZinc
  40. Menkes disease and response to copper histidine: An Indian case series.
    Yoganathan S; Sudhakar SV; Arunachal G; Thomas M; Subramanian A; George R; Danda S · Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology · 2022
    Case series4 participantsHair Health forCopper
  41. Trace element levels in alopecia areata.
    Bhat YJ; Manzoor S; Khan AR; Qayoom S · Indian journal of dermatology, venereology and leprology · 2009
    Case-control study100 participantsHair Health forCopper
  42. UV damage to hair and the effect of antioxidants and metal chelators.
    Millington KR; Marsh JM · International journal of cosmetic science · 2021
    In vitro / ex vivo studyHair Health forCopper
  43. Preserving fibre health: reducing oxidative stress throughout the life of the hair fibre.
    Marsh JM; Davis MG; Lucas RL; Reilman R; Styczynski PB; Li C; Mamak M; McComb DW; Williams RE; Godfrey S; Navqi KR; Chechik V · International journal of cosmetic science · 2016
    In vitro / ex vivo studyHair Health forCopper
  44. [Evaluation of the role of dietary intake in the occurrence of alopecia].
    El Fékih N; Kamoun H; Fazaa B; El Ati J; Zouari B; Kamoun MR; Gaigi S · Revue medicale de Liege · 2010
    Case-control study272 participantsHair Health forIodine
  45. Beyond Efficacy: 0.6% Selenium Disulfide Shampoo Matches 2% Ketoconazole for Seborrheic Dermatitis with Superior Cosmesis.
    Farris PK; Barbosa V; Houshman EB; Kovylkina N · Journal of drugs in dermatology : JDD · 2026
    Randomized trial87 participantsHair Health forSelenium
  46. Selenium Disulfide-based shampoo applied for 4 weeks significantly improves dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis.
    Turcu G; Artenie C; Nowicka D; Arenbergerová M; Lazaridou E; Khobzei K; Ataseven A; Part M; Leclerc-Mercier S · European journal of dermatology : EJD · 2023
    Observational study1,407 participantsHair Health forSelenium
  47. A Comparative Randomized Clinical Study Assessing the Efficacy of a 1% Selenium Disulfide-Based Shampoo versus 2% Ketoconazole Shampoo in Subjects with Moderate to Severe Scalp Seborrheic Dermatitis.
    Barbosa V; Melo DF; Vañó-Galván S; Lutchmanen-Kolanthan V; Sant'Anna B; Leclerc-Mercier S; Reygagne P · Skin appendage disorders · 2025
    Randomized trial64 participantsHair Health forSelenium
  48. Changes of serum trace elements level in patients with alopecia areata: A meta-analysis.
    Jin W; Zheng H; Shan B; Wu Y · The Journal of dermatology · 2018
    Meta-analysis764 participantsHair Health forSelenium
  49. Scientific opinion on the tolerable upper intake level for selenium.
    EFSA Panel on Nutrition, Novel Foods and Food Allergens (NDA); Turck D; Bohn T; Castenmiller J; de Henauw S; Hirsch-Ernst KI; Knutsen HK; Maciuk A; Mangelsdorf I; McArdle HJ; Peláez C; Pentieva K; Siani A; Thies F; Tsabouri S; Vinceti M; Aggett P; Crous Bou M; Cubadda F; Ciccolallo L; de Sesmaisons Lecarré A; Fabiani L; Titz A; Naska A · EFSA journal. European Food Safety Authority · 2023
    Systematic reviewHair Health forSelenium
  50. The effects of minoxidil, 1% pyrithione zinc and a combination of both on hair density: a randomized controlled trial.
    Berger RS; Fu JL; Smiles KA; Turner CB; Schnell BM; Werchowski KM; Lammers KM · The British journal of dermatology · 2003
    Randomized trial200 participantsHair Health forZinc
  51. Incubatory environment of the scalp impacts pre-emergent hair to affect post-emergent hair cuticle integrity.
    Schwartz JR; Henry JP; Kerr KM; Flagler MJ; Page SH; Redman-Furey N · Journal of cosmetic dermatology · 2018
    Randomized trialHair Health forZinc
  52. A comparison of hair quality and cosmetic acceptance following the use of two anti-dandruff shampoos.
    Draelos ZD; Kenneally DC; Hodges LT; Billhimer W; Copas M; Margraf C · The journal of investigative dermatology. Symposium proceedings · 2006
    Randomized trial40 participantsHair Health forZinc
  53. BMI and levels of zinc, copper in hair, serum and urine of Turkish male patients with androgenetic alopecia.
    Ozturk P; Kurutas E; Ataseven A; Dokur N; Gumusalan Y; Gorur A; Tamer L; Inaloz S · Journal of trace elements in medicine and biology : organ of the Society for Minerals and Trace Elements (GMS) · 2015
    Case-control study216 participantsHair Health forZinc
  54. Analysis of serum zinc and copper concentrations in hair loss.
    Kil MS; Kim CW; Kim SS · Annals of dermatology · 2013
    Case-control study342 participantsHair Health forZinc
  55. Effects of selenium supplementation on selenoprotein gene expression and response to influenza vaccine challenge: a randomised controlled trial.
    Goldson AJ; Fairweather-Tait SJ; Armah CN; Bao Y; Broadley MR; Dainty JR; Furniss C; Hart DJ; Teucher B; Hurst R · PloS one · 2011
    Randomized trial119 participantsImmunity forSelenium
  56. Effect of selenium on immune response against hepatitis B vaccine with accelerated method in insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus patients.
    Janbakhsh A; Mansouri F; Vaziri S; Sayad B; Afsharian M; Rahimi M; Shahebrahimi K; Salari F · Caspian journal of internal medicine · 2013
    Randomized trial62 participantsImmunity forSelenium
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    Yu SY; Li WG; Zhu YJ; Yu WP; Hou C · Biological trace element research · 1990
    Non-randomized trial20,847 participantsImmunity forSelenium
  58. Selenium nanoparticles as adjunctive therapy in sepsis: A pilot randomized clinical trial.
    Gu WJ; Huang W; Zhao FZ; Yuan XK; Jin K; Chen JL; Zhang CY; Huang Y; He L; Zhuang H; Yin HY; Chen T · Drug resistance updates : reviews and commentaries in antimicrobial and anticancer chemotherapy · 2026
    Randomized trial70 participantsImmunity forSelenium
  59. Selenium supplementation in patients with autoimmune thyroiditis decreases thyroid peroxidase antibodies concentrations.
    Gärtner R; Gasnier BC; Dietrich JW; Krebs B; Angstwurm MW · The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism · 2002
    Randomized trial70 participantsImmunity forSelenium
  60. Nutrient supplementation for prevention of viral respiratory tract infections in healthy subjects: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
    Vlieg-Boerstra B; de Jong N; Meyer R; Agostoni C; De Cosmi V; Grimshaw K; Milani GP; Muraro A; Oude Elberink H; Pali-Schöll I; Roduit C; Sasaki M; Skypala I; Sokolowska M; van Splunter M; Untersmayr E; Venter C; O'Mahony L; Nwaru BI · Allergy · 2022
    Meta-analysis199,055 participants115 studies pooledImmunity forZinc
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    Sazawal S; Black RE; Jalla S; Mazumdar S; Sinha A; Bhan MK · Pediatrics · 1998
    Randomized trial609 participantsImmunity forZinc
  62. A randomized controlled trial of zinc supplementation in the treatment of acute respiratory tract infection in Thai children.
    Rerksuppaphol S; Rerksuppaphol L · Pediatric reports · 2020
    Randomized trial64 participantsImmunity forZinc
  63. The effect of zinc and vitamin A supplementation on immune response in an older population.
    Fortes C; Forastiere F; Agabiti N; Fano V; Pacifici R; Virgili F; Piras G; Guidi L; Bartoloni C; Tricerri A; Zuccaro P; Ebrahim S; Perucci CA · Journal of the American Geriatrics Society · 1998
    Randomized trial136 participantsImmunity forZinc
  64. The role of specific nutrients in preventing immune system and blood cell disorders: an umbrella review.
    Vecchietti A; Strano P; Minutolo G; Grieco V; Cappuccio G; Granvillano G; Confalonieri L; Briganti GL; Raso E; Chimienti M; Pellegrini M; Mercogliano M; Spatari G; Lugli C; Urbano T; Lorenzon A · Journal of preventive medicine and hygiene · 2026
    Systematic review13 studies pooledImmunity forZinc
  65. Elevated intakes of supplemental chromium improve glucose and insulin variables in individuals with type 2 diabetes.
    Anderson RA; Cheng N; Bryden NA; Polansky MM; Cheng N; Chi J; Feng J · Diabetes · 1997
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