The Dark Side of Brazil Nuts

Brazil nuts are a nutritional powerhouse, touted for their selenium, healthy fats, and potential health benefits. But behind their crunchy veneer lies a hidden truth: consumption carries unexpected risks. This video delves into the dark side of Brazil nuts, exploring their dangers alongside their undeniable benefits. Discover the potential for selenium toxicity, radioactive isotopes, aflatoxins, and more. We'll weigh the risks against the rewards, helping you make informed choices about this intriguing nut.

Cancer inhibition by inositol hexaphosphate (IP6) and inositol: from laboratory to clinic
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/14608...

Selenium Accumulation, Speciation and Localization in Brazil Nuts (Bertholletia excelsa H.B.K.)
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/arti...

How Many Brazil Nuts Are Radiation Poisoning?
https://www.medicinenet.com/how_many_...

Natural radioactivity in Brazil nuts
https://www.bfs.de/EN/topics/ion/envi...

Museum of Radiation and Radioactivity: Brazil Nuts
https://orau.org/health-physics-museu...

Aflatoxin evaluation in ready-to-eat brazil nuts using reversed-phase liquid chromatography and post-column derivatisation
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24552...

National Cancer Institute: Aflatoxins
https://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/c....

Brazil nuts: determination of natural elements and aflatoxin
https://www.scielo.br/j/aa/a/JTJ9j9gD...

How did Bolivia take over the global Brazil nut market?
https://amazonia2030.org.br/how-did-b...

Phytic acid
Does 'activating' nuts affect nutrient bioavailability?
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32199...