Daily Amount Needed

Men need 70 mcgs/day.

Women need 55 mcgs/day.

Selenium Information

Selenium is a part of several enzymes necessary for the body to properly function. Generally, selenium functions as an antioxidant that works in conjunction with vitamin E.

Selenium deficiency is rare in humans.

Fruit Sources:

Most fruits contain a small amount of selenium, but dates have a significant amount.
Bananas
Breadfruit
Guava
Lychee
Mango
Passionfruit
Pomegranate
Watermelon

Vegetable Sources:

Asparagus
Brussels Sprouts
French Beans
Lima Beans
Mushrooms
Parsnip
Peas
Spirulina

Nut/Grain Sources:

Most nuts contain selenium, but the following nuts have a significant amount:
Amaranth
Barley
Brazil Nuts
Buckwheat
Cashews
Coconut
Rye
Wheat - Durum
Wheat - Hard Red

Meat/Protein Sources:

Beef
Cheddar Cheese
Chicken Breast
Chicken (dark meat)
Eggs
Anchovies
Caviar
Cod
Herring
Perch
Pollock
Salmon
Sardines
Tuna
Lamb
Pork
Soy Beans
Turkey Breast
Turkey Bacon
Veal
Turkey Leg
Roast Duck
Hamburger
Bacon
Ground Turkey

Legume Sources:

Most legumes are a good source of Selenium but these are the highest.
Black Eye Peas
Fava Beans
Garbanzo Beans
Lima Beans
Mung Beans
Navy Beans
Pigeon Beans
Pinto Beans
Soy Beans
Winged Beans