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Nutrition 101: Selenium
Published in June 2007
Prepared by Jessica Hookham
Reviewed by Gloria Tsang, RD
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Recommended Intake
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- Males and females 19+ years: 55 ug/day
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What's Selenium for?
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- Part of a powerful antioxidant, thus protects against free radicals
- Helps regulate thyroid function
- Assists in immune function
- May prevent some types of cancer
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Best Food sources
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- Meat, chicken, seafood, fish, eggs, brazil nuts, grains, garlic, mushroom
- Present in plant foods, but varies by region and type of soil
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