The Claim
Higher selenium intake in Brazilian adults is associated with female sex, age 60 years or older, income of at least three minimum wages, higher education, alcohol consumption, and moderate or vigorous physical activity, while lower selenium intake is associated with non-white skin color and smoking.
What the research says
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In Brazilian adults, people who consume more selenium tend to be women, older than 60, have higher income or education, drink alcohol, or engage in regular physical activity. People who consume less selenium tend to have non-white skin color or smoke.
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Higher selenium intake in Brazilian adults is associated with female sex, age 60 years or older, income of at least three minimum wages, higher education, alcohol consumption, and moderate or vigorous physical activity, while lower intake is associated with non-white skin color and smoking.
What the research says
1 studyThis study found that in Brazil, people who are women, older, richer, more educated, drink alcohol, or exercise more tend to eat more selenium-rich foods like fish and nuts. People who smoke or have darker skin tend to eat less selenium.
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