| Functions |
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| Source and function notes |
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| Vegetable sources | Red Swiss chard; turnips; garlic; Mushrooms; radishes, green beans; Onion; Carrots; Cabbage |
| Fruit sources | Orange juice, Grape juice, Orange |
| Nut and seed sources | Brazil nuts, Almonds, Cashews, Hazelnuts, Pecans
Chia Seeds, Quinoa Seed, Pumpkin and squash seeds, Sesame seeds, Sunflower seeds |
| Spice and herb sources | |
| Absorption factors | |
| Deficiency factors | Increased risk of
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| Toxicity and dangers | Can be toxic: excess selenium intake causes liver problems due to interference with sulfur enzyme activity and sulphur systems as well as impaired bone and tooth growth |
