7-Day Selenium Loading Plan
Protocol Objectives
Brazil Nuts
The single most potent source. 1-2 nuts per day meets daily needs. Do not overeat (toxicity risk).
Seafood
Tuna, halibut, sardines, and shrimp are consistently high sources.
Organ Meats
Kidney and liver concentrate selenium.
Thyroid Health
Selenium is required to convert inactive T4 thyroid hormone to active T3.
Day 1 Brazil Nut
Breakfast
2 Brazil Nuts
100% DV right away.
Lunch
Chicken Salad
Poultry has some.
Dinner
Beef Stir-Fry
Meat source.
Day 2 Tuna
Breakfast
Eggs
Moderate source.
Lunch
Tuna Sandwich
High selenium.
Dinner
Seared Ahi
Yellowfin is great.
Day 3 Sardines
Breakfast
Sardines on Toast
Nutrient dense.
Lunch
Spinach Salad
Veggie source.
Dinner
Pork Chops
Selenium rich meat.
Day 4 Halibut
Breakfast
Cottage Cheese
Dairy source.
Lunch
Shrimp Cocktail
Shellfish.
Dinner
Halibut with Lemon
White fish source.
Day 5 Turkey
Breakfast
Turkey Bacon
Poultry.
Lunch
Turkey Sandwich
Breast meat.
Dinner
Roast Turkey
Selenium dense.
Day 6 Eggs
Breakfast
3 Eggs
Good daily base.
Lunch
Egg Salad
More eggs.
Dinner
Liver & Onions
Organ meat.
Day 7 Maintenance
Breakfast
1 Brazil Nut
Daily habit.
Lunch
Salmon Salad
Oily fish.
Dinner
Steak
Red meat.
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Toxicity
Selenium can be toxic in high doses (Selenosis). Do not eat bags of Brazil nuts. 2-3 per day max.
Scientific References:
1. Rayman, M. P. (2000). 'The importance of selenium to human health.' The Lancet.
1. Rayman, M. P. (2000). 'The importance of selenium to human health.' The Lancet.