After learning that I had low selenium and suboptimal thyroid function as a result (selenium is needed to convert the inactive T4 thyroid hormone into the active form of T3 thyroid), I researched top selenium foods in the hopes that I could avoid taking a supplement. It turns out that Brazil nuts are the No. 1 food source on the planet for this chemical element.
Aside from supporting thyroid hormone conversion, Selenium is anti-inflammatory, supports heart health, has mood lifting and antidepressant properties, and if that wasn’t enough, they contain ellagic acid, a known cancer fighting substance. If you suffer from low selenium and you prefer to avoid adding on an additional supplement, then opt for 2-3 Brazil nuts per day instead; anything more may actually overdo your daily selenium requirement.
