Sodium Selenite
EATLABEL VERDICT
Caution Required
Daily intake limits or allergy advisory
-5 pts
Overview & Primary Purpose
Potent trace element vital for glutathione peroxidase activity, shielding infant tissues from oxidative damage.
Official Category: Nutritional Enrichment (영양강화제)
3-Nation (KR · US · EU) Regulatory Status
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South Korea (MFDS)
Approved
Essential antioxidant trace nutrient subject to microgram limits
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United States (FDA)
분유 필수 미네랄
Standard selenium in infant formula
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European Union (EFSA)
Restricted
Monitored under strict microgram UL
Commonly Found Foods
Infant milk powdersantioxidant watersfortified flakes
Safer Clean-Label Alternatives
✓ Selenium-enriched yeast✓ Brazil nut powder
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