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Nutriente

Selenio

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Un oligoelemento con funciones antioxidantes, especialmente concentrado en las nueces de Brasil y los mariscos.

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Selenium is a trace mineral the body builds into antioxidant proteins and uses in thyroid hormone metabolism.
Ingesta baja
Low selenium status is uncommon in most regions and is commonly discussed in relation to areas where soil selenium is very low.
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Very high selenium is commonly discussed in relation to brittle hair and nails, a garlic-like breath odor, and digestive upset (a state called selenosis); the commonly cited upper intake level for adults is 400 mcg a day, and just a few Brazil nuts can supply a large amount.

Fuente: NIH ODS

Ingestas de referencia

Cifras de referencia generales para un adulto típico, no un objetivo personal.

  • rdaadult55 mcgDRI/NASEM
  • uladult400 mcgDRI/NASEM

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Brazil nuts are very rich in selenium; eating many every day can add up quickly toward the upper intake level.

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