22/10/2020
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💪Did you know that Brazil nuts are selenium powerhouses! 💪
Just two of them provide your RDA for selenium!
Selenium is really important for supporting our immune system as well as our thyroid function.
It also helps keep free radical numbers in check. Free radicals are normal byproducts of processes like metabolism that are formed in your body daily.
💥They often get a bad rap, but free radicals are essential for your health. They perform important functions, including protecting your body from disease.
🤗However, things like smoking, alcohol use, and stress can cause an excess of free radicals. This leads to oxidative stress, which damages healthy cells (healthline and NHS).
🤗Antioxidants like selenium help reduce oxidative stress by keeping free radical numbers in check.
Sources: NHS and Healthline
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