Selenium
Powerful antioxidant for immune and thyroid health
Daily Target:
75 micrograms (µg) for men / 60 µg for women
Selenium is a trace mineral that acts as a powerful antioxidant, protecting your cells from daily stressors. It's also essential for a healthy immune response and helps regulate the hormones that manage your body's metabolism. While it's found in foods like fish, meat, and eggs, the most remarkable source is the Brazil nut. In fact, a couple of Brazil nuts can often contain more than your entire daily requirement, making them of nature's most potent nutritional packages.
Good sources
2 Brazil nuts
provides
96 µg
1 chicken breast
provides
47 µg
1 egg
provides
15 µg
1 tbsp of sunflower seeds
provides
19 µg
1 portion of tuna (100 g)
provides
90 µg
What the research says
🇬🇧Learn about selenium's key role in your health, the best food sources, and the daily amount to aim for.NHS: selenium guide
🇺🇸The NIH provides specific selenium RDAs for different life stages.NIH: selenium fact sheet
