Selenium, Brazil Nuts, and Thyroid Health

Selenium is an essential mineral, particularly for those with thyroid and autoimmune thyroid conditions such as Graves’ disease and Hashimoto's. It plays a significant role in various bodily functions, including acting as a glutathione precursor and helping lower thyroid antibodies.

While many food sources of selenium exist, their variable levels make it challenging to obtain adequate amounts, especially for people who need additional selenium to support their healing journey. Today, I’m discussing the importance of selenium for thyroid health and answering the question of whether consuming Brazil nuts can provide sufficient selenium for those with deficiencies.

In this episode, you’ll learn about:
- The importance of selenium for thyroid and autoimmune thyroid conditions
- Selenium's role as a precursor to glutathione and how it affects thyroid antibodies
- Recommended dosages of selenium
- The variability of selenium content in Brazil nuts
- Alternative food sources of selenium and recommendations during healing
- When to consider supplementation


As always, I hope you find this episode valuable, and I look forward to catching you in the next episode!





To learn more, visit the show notes at https://savemythyroid.com/podcast/selenium-brazil-nuts-and-thyroid-health/.

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