29/05/2025
SELENIUM FOR FERTILITY
This one’s important for everyone!
Selenium is an essential mineral that we need in only a small - but important - amount.
selenium is very important for testicular function and improves s***m parameters
selenium has powerful antioxidant properties and supports follicle maturation, egg quality and pregnancy
Selenium is also key for thyroid health and supports the immune system!
Although full blown selenium deficiency is rare, it can be more tricky for some people to achieve optimal selenium intake as it’s in quite a random assortment of food.
Your top sources include certain nuts and seeds, seafood, meat, poultry and wholegrains.
yes, it is true that Brazil nuts are an amazingly rich source and you only need a few (like, 1 to 3) to meet your recommended daily intake, so if you like them that’s an easy win!
I think that selenium really illustrates the importance of a DIVERSE eating pattern when it comes to fertility.
There’s no one perfect food.
Different food groups - not just fruit & veggies but proteins, wholegrains, nuts and seeds all have a role to play.
If you’re wondering how on earth you put that all together then book a discovery call and let’s chat
