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Brazil nuts

Brazil nuts are a food source of selenium. 1 ounce (6–8 nuts) (Brazil nuts) provides about 544 mcg of selenium, 989% of the daily value. The selenium page compares food sources with what an IV delivers.

Brazil nuts, photographed on stone.
Nutrient Serving Amount % daily value
Selenium 1 ounce (6–8 nuts) (Brazil nuts) 544 mcg 989%

Amounts are from the NIH Office of Dietary Supplements food tables linked in the sources. Amounts vary with variety and preparation.

Food comes first. When a nutrient is also in a RESRV drip, its page explains how getting it from food compares with an IV. See the full nutrient glossary.

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Sources

  1. [1]NIH Office of Dietary Supplements — Selenium: Fact Sheet for Health Professionals

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