Selenium For The Mind

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Selenium is a minl that acts like an antioxidant in the body. Research suggests the presence of oxidative stress in the brain is associated with cases of mild to moderate depression in the elderly population. With 200 micrograms of selenium a day there is a significant decrease in depression symptoms. Try to get at least the recommended daily allowance for selenium: 55 micrograms a day for both men and women. 

Whole grains are an excellent source of selenium. You can easily get 70 micrograms of selenium by eating several servings of whole grains such as oatmeal, whole-grain bread, and brown rice. Public Health Nutrition, 2007