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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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* they are also rich in [[Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)]].
  
 
==The benefits of Brazil nuts are==
 
==The benefits of Brazil nuts are==

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).

The benefits of Brazil nuts are