Most Nutritious: 10 Selenium-Rich Fruits

Selenium is needed in the production and regulation of thyroid hormone and indirectly helps keep the body’s supply of Vitamin C, glutathione and Vitamin E. It is probably best known for its role in helping lower the risk of joint inflammation.

Preliminary research have shown that individuals with rheumatoid arthritis have low selenium levels in their blood. Some arthritis patients have also been found to have a low selenium intake.

These are the top sources among fruits:

Based on 100 gram serving:
1. Plantains – 1 mcg
2. Grapefruit – 1 mcg

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3. Tamarinds – 1 mcg
4. Rhubarb – 1 mcg
5. Bananas – 1 mcg
6. Melons, honeydew – 1 mcg
7. Acerola – 1 mcg
8. Breadfruit – 1 mcg
9. Carambola (starfruit) – 1 mcg
10. Currants, red and white – 1 mcg

Elderberries – 1 mcg
Gooseberries – 1 mcg
Guavas – 1 mcg
Jackfruit – 1 mcg
Lychee – 1 mcg
Loquats – 1 mcg
Mammy-apple – 1 mcg
Mangoes – 1 mcg
Mulberries – 1 mcg
Papayas – 1 mcg