This Mineral is Essential for Healthy Aging - Gabriele Hilberg, Ph. D., MFT

The consumption of selenium, a micronutrient, appears to diminish the risk of chronic diseases such as cancer, heart disease, and immune dysfunction according to Dr. Bruce Ames, Ph.D., of the University of California, Berkeley. One excellent source of selenium is Brazil nuts. However, the National Institute of Health recommends that Brazil nuts be eaten only occasionally as they contain such high levels of selenium that an overdose of the micronutrient may occur if the nuts are consumed on a regular basis. Other good dietary sources of selenium include brewer’s yeast, wheat germ, garlic, sunflower seeds, walnuts, raisins, fish, and shellfish. Selenium supplements are also readily available.

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