Selenium is a trace element and plays an important role in human health. Plant selenopeptides are peptide compounds containing selenium extracted or synthesized from plants. Compared with inorganic selenium, organic selenium compounds usually have better bioavailability and safety.
The organic form of plant selenopeptide is easier to be absorbed and utilized by human body, and at the same time, the toxicity risk caused by inorganic selenium is reduced. Plant selenopeptides are often used as nutritional supplements or functional food ingredients to enhance the immune system, resist oxidation and prevent diseases.