Dietary Selenium Sources and Deficiency

Just two Brazil nuts daily deliver 1000% of the selenium you need. Learn about the benefits of selenium for your immune system, fertility, and overall health, and why Brazil nuts are the best source of this important trace mineral.

👉 Grab Dr. Berg's Free Daily Routine: https://drbrg.co/45qtO07 

0:00 Introduction: How many Brazil nuts per day?

0:45 Brazil nuts and selenium

0:56 The benefits of selenium

1:52 Brazil nuts' immune system benefits

5:31 Brazil nuts and antioxidants

6:38 More Brazil nuts benefits

7:19 Why are Brazil nuts so high in selenium?

9:20 Selenium toxicity

Eating two Brazil nuts daily is one of the cheapest ways to create a massive impact on your health. Many of the foods we eat deplete selenium, but just two Brazil nuts per day provide 1000% of the RDA. That’s around 135 to 180 mcg of selenium.

Selenium is a trace mineral that works in conjunction with enzymes to support hair growth. It increases the protein in hair called keratin. However, that’s not all. Selenium also offers significant immune system benefits!

Selenium is vital for fertility and protects the cells in the testicles that produce testosterone and sperm. It also supports the health of the ovaries.

Selenium supports the T-helper cell, which is vital for the function of your immune system. Without sufficient selenium, you become highly vulnerable to infections, pathogens, cancer, and other immune system issues. Selenium also supports the TH1/TH2 ratio, helps control immune reactions, and helps to prevent autoimmune diseases. A deficiency in both vitamin D and selenium can have serious consequences for your immune system.

Selenium helps build up glutathione, the body's master antioxidant. This potent antioxidant protects the liver and membranes in the body.

The selenium in Brazil nuts has even more benefits and supports the following:

• Skin health

• Normal insulin production

• Liver health

• Mitochondrial health and function

• Anxiety prevention

Brazil nut trees grow in the Amazon and are around 500 to 1000 years old. They have extremely deep roots, which pull in nutrients and additional trace minerals that you can’t get at the superficial level. Brazil nuts are also an excellent source of copper, magnesium, and manganese.

Selenium toxicity is rare, but it could occur if you consume 10 to 20 Brazil nuts every day for several months.

Dr. Eric Berg DC Bio:

Dr. Berg, age 60, is a chiropractor who specializes in Healthy Ketosis & Intermittent Fasting. He is the Director of Dr. Berg Nutritionals and author of the best-selling book The Healthy Keto Plan. He no longer practices, but focuses on health education through social media.

Disclaimer:

Dr. Eric Berg received his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1988. His use of “doctor” or “Dr.” in relation to himself solely refers to that degree. Dr. Berg is a licensed chiropractor in Virginia, California, and Louisiana, but he no longer practices chiropractic in any state and does not see patients, so he can focus on educating people as a full-time activity, yet he maintains an active license. This video is for general informational purposes only. It should not be used to self-diagnose, and it is not a substitute for a medical exam, cure, treatment, diagnosis, prescription, or recommendation. It does not create a doctor-patient relationship between Dr. Berg and you. You should not make any change in your health regimen or diet before first consulting a physician and obtaining a medical exam, diagnosis, and recommendation. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.