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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. |
| + | * they are also rich in ([[Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)]]). | ||
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==The benefits of Brazil nuts are== | ==The benefits of Brazil nuts are== | ||
[[Category:Treatments]] | [[Category:Treatments]] | ||
Revision as of 00:57, 15 September 2012
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.
- they are also rich in (Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)).
