
Brazil nuts are a marvelous little package. Interestingly, they are not farmed but grow wild in the forests of South America. Attempts to farm them have been dismal failures due to their specific needs for pollination. In fact, even if the forest has been partially cleared or unduly disturbed, the yield of nuts on the trees is drastically reduced. Because of this, some say that eating brazil nuts helps to keep those forests intact. There may be some truth in that because selling brazil nuts is an important cash crop to the people of those areas.
Selenium

What Do We Use Selenium For?
Selenium has a role in the prevention of some degenerative diseases. These include:
- Cancer
- Inflammatory diseases
- Cardiovascular disease
- Infections
- Aging
- Neurological diseases
Selenium is also a very effective antioxidant. It also has the ability to regenerate vitamins E and C in the body. That is, in the presence of some nutrients, such as selenium and lipoic acid, vitamins C and E are able to continue working longer in our bodies than they otherwise would.
Selenium is useful in diabetes. It seems to be able to mimic the action of insulin as well as helping to slow down the progress of secondary complications such as neuropathy, cataracts and such like.
Arthritis sufferers often show low selenium levels.
Selenium is present in nearly every cell in our bodies and is essential for many processes. It is also useful in protecting against and neutralising certain toxins.
Some Other Nutrients in Brazil Nuts
- Protein (all essential amino acids present)
- Copper
- Niacin
- Magnesium
- Fiber
- Vitamin E
- Zinc
- Phosphorous
- Iron
Stay healthy
Jocelyn


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