The Claim
Nuts, cooked fish, and boneless meat are the top three dietary sources of selenium in Brazilian adults, collectively contributing 45.3% of total selenium intake, with nuts alone accounting for 28.9% of intake, indicating that animal products and tree nuts are the primary contributors to selenium nutrition in this population.
What the research says
Supports is higher
Support is ahead, but a single strong opposing study can change this.
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In Brazilian adults, the majority of selenium intake comes from nuts, cooked fish, and boneless meat, with nuts providing nearly 29% of total selenium consumption.
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Nuts, cooked fish, and boneless meat are the top three dietary sources of selenium in Brazilian adults, collectively contributing 45.3% of total selenium intake, with nuts alone accounting for 28.9% of intake, indicating that animal products and tree nuts are the primary contributors to selenium nutrition in this population.
What the research says
1 studyThis study found that in Brazil, people get most of their selenium from nuts, fish, and meat — just like the claim says. So yes, those foods are the main sources.
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