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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Camilla Foster

What are the foods rich in selenium and should we be worried about them?

Selenium is found in Brazil nuts, meat, mushrooms and cereals -

Scientists have said limiting the antioxidant effects of selenium could help prevent the spread of triple negative breast cancer.

The action of selenium, a key antioxidant found in foods such as Brazil nuts, meat, mushrooms and cereals, was assumed to be useful in fighting against cancer cells.

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