Colorado Springs, CO (PRWEB) June 26, 2013
On June 19, 2013, Emord & Associates, on behalf of Youngevity, Inc., filed a comment to FDAs proposed rule, Infant Formula: The Addition of Minimum and Maximum Levels of Selenium to Infant Formula and Connected Labeling Needs.

If adopted, the rule would call for inclusion of selenium as an important nutrient in infant formula.

FDA concluded that selenium is an essential trace element for humans, referencing seleniums established capability to defend against oxidative anxiety, regulation of thyroid hormone action, and regulation of the oxidation/reduction status of vitamin C and other molecules. Provided the possibility of selenium deficiencies in infants from decreased maternal intake, selenium supplementation ensures that infants and young kids acquire ample amounts of this essential nutritive element.

Brilliant Nutrition & Youngevity market selenium-containing dietary supplements and has supplied innovative health enhancing items, including dietary supplements, to customers worldwide given that 1991. Youngevity is the only company of its kind to have obtained a qualified health claim for selenium following submission of a well being claim petition in 2002 and once more in 2008.

In help of its comment to the FDA, Youngevity integrated an evaluation by noted researcher, chemist, and scholar, Dr. G.N. Schrauzer, Ph.D. In reliance on Dr. Schrauzers expert opinion, Youngevity advised to the agency that it require the use of an organic type of selenium, selenomethionine, which offers greater wellness rewards to humans than does the minerals inorganic form, sodium selenate.

The FDA will accept comments on the proposed rule thru July 1, 2013. A copy of the comment and exhibits are available here.

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