Eat Brazil Nuts for Selenium The mineral selenium has antioxidant properties and is also involved in some aspects of healthy immune system function, ² , 8 Brazil nuts are the world’s richest source of selenium - a single nut provides around 68 to 90 micrograms. 9 That means adults can get a significant proportion of their daily selenium requirements (60 micrograms per day for women and 70 micrograms per day for men ¹0 ) by munching on just one Brazil nut every day. Other foods like mushrooms, seafood, poultry and eggs also contribute to your dietary selenium intake. 8 , ¹0
Don’t go overboard on the Brazil nuts, or on selenium either. Selenium can cause adverse effects when consumed in excess.
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