Selenium

🌼 What Is Selenium?
Selenium is a trace mineral naturally found in foods like Brazil nuts, seafood, eggs, and whole grains. It contributes to antioxidant balance, thyroid wellness, and general cellular support. Some individuals may show lower wellness patterns related to selenium when intake, absorption, or overall nutritional balance is not optimal.

🤔 Why Might Someone Show Low Selenium Wellness Patterns?
This wellness test does not measure clinical deficiencies. General wellness factors that may influence selenium patterns include:

• Lower intake of selenium-rich foods such as Brazil nuts, seafood, eggs, or whole grains.

• Soil variation — foods grown in low-selenium soil may naturally contain less.

• Digestive or absorption factors that influence how minerals are used.

• Restrictive or low-protein eating patterns.

• Higher personal demand from stress, recovery, or overall metabolic activity.

These are general wellness considerations — not clinical findings.

🛠️ Supportive Wellness Steps
Supportive options that people often consider:

• 🥜 Include selenium-supportive foods such as Brazil nuts (1–2 nuts), tuna, sardines, eggs, sunflower seeds, or whole grains.

• ♻️ Rotate food sources to avoid relying heavily on a single item.

• 🦠 Support digestion through balanced meals, probiotic-rich foods, or mindful eating habits.

• 📒 Track overall intake of selenium-containing foods over time.

• 🧘 Support whole-body balance, stress reduction, and consistent meals.

💊 Which Supplements May Support Selenium Wellness Patterns?
Optional wellness supplements commonly associated with selenium balance (not medical advice):

• Selenium (selenomethionine or selenium yeast) — commonly used forms.

• Vitamin E — works alongside selenium in antioxidant pathways.

• Zinc — supports general metabolic balance.

• Milk thistle — supportive for liver-wellness pathways.

• Probiotics — may support digestive wellness.

🌟 Why Might Selenium Show Low Patterns but Other Minerals Look Normal?

General wellness factors may include:

• Low-selenium soil influencing food content.

• Eating patterns low in seafood, Brazil nuts, or whole grains.

• Digestion-dependent absorption — selenium uptake may be more sensitive to gut patterns.

• Increased need due to lifestyle, activity, or general oxidative stress.

• Interactions with other nutrients like vitamin E or certain heavy metals.

General information, not clinical findings.

🍽️ Foods People Sometimes Limit if Selenium Patterns Are Low

• Highly processed foods low in minerals

• Excess refined grains

• Very sugary snacks or beverages

• Excess alcohol

• Very high soy intake (when thyroid balance is a personal focus)

🍽️ Foods That May Support Selenium Wellness Patterns
Whole-food options naturally containing selenium:

• Brazil nuts (1–2 pieces)

• Tuna, salmon, sardines, shrimp

• Eggs

• Chicken, turkey, beef

• Brown rice, oats, barley

• Sunflower seeds

• Mushrooms (cremini, shiitake)