7 Foods High In Selenium To Boost Thyroid Function

Let’s talk Selenium!

Selenium is a mineral found in various foods and it plays a key role in many different basic functions of the body as is listed below:

• Aids in making DNA
• Helps protect against cell damage and infections
• Involved in reproduction
• Involved in the metabolism of thyroid hormones

The recommended intake of selenium per day is around 55 micrograms. When too little is consumed it could cause a form of cardiomyopathy or a form of osteoarthritis. When too much selenium is consumed muscle tremors, heart attacks or kidney failure might occur. Therefore it is important to consume just the right amount.

Here are 7 foods that are high in Selenium:

1. Seafood
2. Organ meats – liver, kidneys etc.
3. Brazil nuts
4. Beef
5. Chicken
6. Beans & Lentils
7. Whole wheat breads

If you want to learn more about selenium and other foods to nutritionally manage a healthy thyroid function, please contact your nearest your nearest dietician.