Brazil Peanuts

Brazil nuts are tree nuts native to the Amazon rainforest in Brazil, Bolivia and Peru. Their smooth, buttery texture and nutty flavor are usually eaten raw or raw. These nuts are energy dense, highly nutritious and one of the most concentrated dietary sources of the mineral selenium.

Consuming Brazilian peanut can benefit your health in several ways, including regulating your thyroid gland, reducing inflammation, and supporting your heart, brain, and immune system.

Brazilian pistachio is energy-dense and rich in healthy fats, selenium, magnesium, copper, phosphorus, manganese, thiamine and vitamin E.

Brazil nuts are rich in selenium. One peanut can contain 175% of the RDI. Selenium is an essential trace element that is vital for your immune system, thyroid gland and cell growth. Your thyroid gland produces hormones that are essential for growth, metabolism, and body temperature regulation. One Brazil nut contains enough selenium to support the production of thyroid hormones and proteins that protect your thyroid. Selenium supplementation may benefit people with thyroid disorders such as Hashimoto's thyroiditis and Graves' disease.

Brazil nuts contain antioxidants such as selenium, vitamin E and phenols. Just one peanut a day can lead to reduced inflammation. However, your intake must be consistent to continue to experience the benefits.

Eating Brazil nuts can boost your heart health by lowering LDL (bad) cholesterol, increasing HDL (good) cholesterol, and improving blood vessel function.

Brazilian peanuts contain oleic acid, which may have protective effects on your brain. In addition, selenium can reduce the risk of certain brain diseases and improve mental performance and mood.

Selenium toxicity is a rare but dangerous, potentially life-threatening condition. The safe upper intake level for selenium is 400 mcg. It is important to limit your intake to 1-3 Brazil nuts per day or check how much selenium is in the nuts you buy.

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