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    Just be aware that the tolerable upper intake level of selenium is about 400 mcg and Brazil nuts contain 68–91 mcg per nut. Try not to exceed three nuts per day (because they are so large, 1–2 ...

  3. Selenium in biology - Wikipedia

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    Selenium is a component of the amino acids selenocysteine and selenomethionine. In humans, selenium is a trace element nutrient that functions as cofactor for glutathione peroxidases and certain forms of thioredoxin reductase. [1] Selenium-containing proteins are produced from inorganic selenium via the intermediacy of selenophosphate (PSeO 3 3 ...

  4. These are 6 healthiest types of nuts, according to a dietitian

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    Selenium intake is often not a high priority for many people, so have a couple Brazil nuts to start your day and you're good to go. Pistachios These green nuts also have plenty of B vitamins and 3 ...

  5. Not Into Eggs? These 10 Foods Pack More Protein - AOL

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    "Shrimp is also high in iron, zinc, and selenium," says Ruth. 2. Lentils. Grams of protein per serving: 18g in 1 cup ... Pistachios. Grams of protein per serving: 6 g per 1 oz. serving

  6. Selenium - Wikipedia

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    Selenium is found in metal sulfide ores, where it substitutes for sulfur. Commercially, selenium is produced as a byproduct in the refining of these ores. Minerals that are pure selenide or selenate compounds are rare. The chief commercial uses for selenium today are glassmaking and pigments. Selenium is a semiconductor and is used in photocells.

  7. Selenomethionine - Wikipedia

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    Selenomethionine (SeMet) is a naturally occurring amino acid.The L-selenomethionine enantiomer is the main form of selenium found in Brazil nuts, cereal grains, soybeans, and grassland legumes, while Se-methylselenocysteine, or its γ-glutamyl derivative, is the major form of selenium found in Astragalus, Allium, and Brassica species. [1]

  8. What Nutritionists Want You to Know About These 30 Low ... - AOL

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    In addition to protein, chicken contains a high amount of selenium, a trace mineral necessary for immune function and thyroid health. ... When snacking on pistachios, choose in-shell pistachios ...

  9. Lecythis ollaria - Wikipedia

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    They still had elevated levels of selenium in their blood eight weeks after they had eaten the nuts. [4] Further investigation of the tree found that the tissues of the bark, leaves, capsules and seeds all contained selenium but that the highest concentration was in the nuts which contained about five grams per kilogram, about half of which was ...