Brazil Nuts

A single Brazil nut can meet or exceed the daily selenium requirement.

Benefits

One of the richest food sources of selenium
supporting thyroid function and antioxidant defenses
heart-healthy fats

Key compounds

Selenium (exceptionally high)magnesiummonounsaturated fatszinc

May help with

Low selenium
thyroid support
oxidative stress

Best for these goals

Thyroidantioxidantheart health

How to use it

One or two a day as a selenium top-up, chopped over salads, in trail mix, snacking

Evidence level

Traditional/Established

Cautions & interactions

So selenium-dense that just one or two per day is plenty; excess selenium is harmful, so do not overdo it; tree nut allergy

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