Andrew Huberman

Andrew Huberman on Selenium

3 episodes · 5 references · 2021–2025

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Andrew Huberman has discussed Selenium on their podcast. Referenced across 3 episodes with 5 total references.

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Benefits (3)

“One of the best ways to support the thyroid system and metabolism in general is to make sure you're getting enough selenium. Brazil nuts, one or two or three of those per day, you'll have more than enough selenium.”

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“Selenium is important in order for thyroid hormone to be made because of the way that it allows L-tyrosine and iodine to interact.”

How to Control Your Metabolism by Thyroid & Growth Hormone

“Selenium is important in order for thyroid hormone to be made because of the way that it allows L-tyrosine and iodine to interact.”

How to Control Your Metabolism by Thyroid & Growth Hormone | Huberman Lab Essentials

Best practices (2)
Best practiceSelenium6:15

“Brazil nuts are the heavyweight champion of foods to get selenium from. Just six or eight Brazil nuts contain something like 550 micrograms of selenium.”

How to Control Your Metabolism by Thyroid & Growth Hormone | Huberman Lab Essentials

Best practiceSelenium29:26

“Brazil nuts are the heavyweight champion of foods to get selenium from. In just six or eight Brazil nuts contain something like 550 micrograms of selenium.”

How to Control Your Metabolism by Thyroid & Growth Hormone