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==Special Precautions of Brazil nuts== | ==Special Precautions of Brazil nuts== | ||
*Brazil nuts are high in [[selenium]] and an ounce (roughly half a dozen) provides 800 micrograms. That's about double the US recommended tolerable upper limit. Overindulging regularly could lead to selenium toxicity. Symptoms may include a metallic taste, garlic odor on the breath, hair loss, brittle nails, fatigue, nausea, rash, diarrhea, runny nose, cough and nerve pain. Selenium-containing supplements are another potential source of this mineral. | *Brazil nuts are high in [[selenium]] and an ounce (roughly half a dozen) provides 800 micrograms. That's about double the US recommended tolerable upper limit. Overindulging regularly could lead to selenium toxicity. Symptoms may include a metallic taste, garlic odor on the breath, hair loss, brittle nails, fatigue, nausea, rash, diarrhea, runny nose, cough and nerve pain. Selenium-containing supplements are another potential source of this mineral. | ||
| − | * | + | * Rich in [[Methionine]]. |
==The benefits of Brazil nuts are== | ==The benefits of Brazil nuts are== | ||
| + | * Rich in [[Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)]]. | ||
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[[Category:Treatments]] | [[Category:Treatments]] | ||
[[Category:fruit & vegetables]] | [[Category:fruit & vegetables]] | ||
[[Category:home remedies]] | [[Category:home remedies]] | ||
[[Category:Food Therapy]] | [[Category:Food Therapy]] | ||
Revision as of 04:47, 10 August 2014
Special Precautions of Brazil nuts
- Brazil nuts are high in selenium and an ounce (roughly half a dozen) provides 800 micrograms. That's about double the US recommended tolerable upper limit. Overindulging regularly could lead to selenium toxicity. Symptoms may include a metallic taste, garlic odor on the breath, hair loss, brittle nails, fatigue, nausea, rash, diarrhea, runny nose, cough and nerve pain. Selenium-containing supplements are another potential source of this mineral.
- Rich in Methionine.
The benefits of Brazil nuts are
- Rich in Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA).
