EFSA Selenium Assessment: New Scientific Insights on Safety

Key Points

EFSA has updated its selenium assessment. The existing UL of 300 µg/day remains, but there are new insights on different selenium forms:

• Organic Forms (selenomethionine, selenocysteine): Better bioavailability
• Inorganic Forms (sodium selenite, sodium selenate): Faster absorption, higher risk with overdose

Recommendations

1. Check the selenium form used in your products
2. Update product information if necessary
3. Monitor national implementations (e.g., BfR in Germany)