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Functions prevention of fat and body chemical breakdown works with vitamin E Deficiency deficiency almost unknown in humans cardiomyopathy Good Sources Natural Meat beef, chicken, lamb beef liver Seafood scallops, clams, oysters crab, lobster, shrimp herring, smelt, cod egg yolks milk and dairy products cottage cheese, cheese, butter whole grains mushrooms onions, garlic, red swiss chard Brazil nuts beer, wine Food Quantity mg Herring, smoked 3.5 oz 141 Milk 1 cup 110 Bread, whole wheat 1 slice 19 Beef, top round steak 3.5 oz 34 Beer 8 oz 43 Artificial wheat germ bran molasses Recommended Daily Allowances (RDA) Males 55 mcg 19 yrs. and older 70 mcg 15-18 yrs. 50 mcg 11-14 yrs 40 mcg Females 55 mcg 19 yrs. and older 65 mcg 15-18 yrs. 50 mcg 11-14 yrs 45 mcg Pregnant females 65 mcg Lactating females with infant 75 mcg Children 7-10 yr. 30 mcg 1-6 yrs 20 mcg Infants 7 mths - 1 yr 15 mcg birth - 6 mths 10 mcg Varied values reflect different references Tolerable Upper Intake Levels (UL) Adults (19 to 50 yrs) 400 mcg Intakes above UL may lead to negative health consequences. Supplementation Not necessary, not recommended. Also see detailed report of Selenium.