Health Benefits and Sources Of salenium

Estimated Amounts Needed

• Men need 70 mcgs/day.


• Women need 55 mcgs/day.

Benefits/Deficiency Symptoms

• Selenium is a part of several enzymes necessary for the body to properly function. Generally, selenium functions as an antioxidant that works in conjunction with vitamin E.


• Selenium deficiency is rare in humans.

Fruit Sources

• Most fruits contain a small amount of selenium, but dates have a significant amount.


• Bananas


• Breadfruit


• Guava


• Lychee


• Mango


• Passionfruit


• Pomegranate


• Watermelon

Vegetable Sources

• Asparagus


• Brussels Sprouts


• French Beans


• Lima Beans


• Mushrooms


• Peas

Nut/Seed/Grain Sources 

• Most nuts contain selenium, but the following nuts have a significant amount:


• Amaranth


• Buckwheat


• Cashews


• Coconut


• Rye


• Wheat - Durum


• Wheat - Hard Red