Brazil Nuts

Brazil Nuts

 

 

Brazil nuts are an incredible source of selenium. They originate from a tree found in Amazon forest. Nutritional facts of Brazil nuts per serving (28 grams):

 

Although selenium is needed for various body functions, only a small amount is needed through diet. Selenium also acts as an antioxidant. Only one serving of Brazil nuts (28 grams) provides more than 100% of RDI for selenium. Normally, deficiency of selenium is rare but can occur in some disease conditions like people undergoing hemodialysis of kidney. However, consumption of just one Brazil nut per day for three months regained the selenium levels in blood to normal in these people.  Additionally, the nuts had an antioxidant effect in their blood. Brazil nuts is also linked with reduced inflammation in both healthy people and those undergoing hemodialysis. 

Brazil nuts may reduce the cholesterol levels in blood. Also in obese teenagers, it may reduce the oxidative stress and can improve the function of blood vessels.