There are no data from the use of selenium in pregnant women. Limited published data from animal studies reveal only evidence for toxicity to reproduction at maternally toxic doses. No adverse effect of sodium selenite on the pregnancy or unborn child is expected, provided that it is used in case of proven selenium deficiency.
Selenium is excreted in human milk, but at therapeutic doses of selenium no effects on the breastfed newborns/infants are anticipated. Selenium can be used during breast-feeding.
There are no data on fertility from the use of selenium in humans. Selenium did not impair male fertility in rats, and effects of selenium on female fertility in rodents were only observed at very high doses . Overall, doses used to correct selenium deficiency are not expected to exert adverse effects on fertility.
Selenium has no influence on the ability to drive and use machines.
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