Cooking Series: Top 8 health benefits of Brazil nuts, Safety

Nicola Shubrook – Registered nutritionist

Source: BBC Good Food

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Are Brazil nuts safe for everyone to eat?

On the whole, Brazil nuts are a safe and healthy inclusion for most people, however, they are one of the six tree nuts which may cause allergy for some people.

In order to get your daily requirement for selenium you only need one to three Brazil nuts a day, because we only need this mineral in very small (trace) amounts. If you eat too many, or consume them in addition to selenium supplements, you may ingest too much selenium. This may result in selenosis which may cause symptoms such as hair loss and brittle nails in some individuals.

In most cases, consuming 350mcg of selenium or less per day is unlikely to cause an issue, however it is always advisable to speak to your GP or dietician before making any major dietary changes.

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