The Claim

Among Brazilian adults, current alcohol drinkers have a higher average daily selenium intake (4.38 μg/day) compared to non-drinkers, indicating an association between alcohol consumption and increased selenium intake.

Source: Selenium intake, food sources, and associated factors in Brazilian Longitudinal Study of Adult Health (ELSA-Brasil): a cross-sectional study

What the research says

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In plain English

Brazilian adults who drink alcohol tend to consume about 4.38 micrograms more selenium per day than those who do not drink, likely because their diets include more selenium-rich foods like meat and fish.

See the scientific wording

Among Brazilian adults, selenium intake is higher in those who consume alcohol, with current drinkers consuming 4.38 μg/day more on average than non-drinkers, suggesting alcohol consumption is associated with greater intake of selenium-rich foods such as meat and fish.

What the research says

1 study

  1. Study: Selenium intake, food sources, and associated factors in Brazilian Longitudinal Study of Adult Health (ELSA-Brasil): a cross-sectional study

    People in Brazil who drink alcohol tend to eat more fish, meat, and nuts, which are high in selenium, so they get more selenium in their diet than non-drinkers.

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