The Claim

Consuming one to two Brazil nuts per week provides approximately 80 micrograms of selenium, which is sufficient to correct or maintain adequate selenium status in individuals with selenium deficiency.

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In plain English

Eating one to two Brazil nuts each week delivers about 80 micrograms of selenium, which maintains or restores normal selenium levels in people who are deficient.

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One to two Brazil nuts per week deliver approximately 80 micrograms of selenium, sufficient to correct or maintain adequate selenium status in deficient individuals.

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