Brazil nut
Evidence status
Limited evidence to recommend for any consumer outcome yet.
3 papers · 1 claim · 22 outcomes scored
Outcomes
What brazil nut actually does, by outcome
Each row is one outcome with effect size, evidence base, the dose that worked in trials, and time to first effect. Magnitude tiers come from native-unit MCID where available, Cohen's d otherwise.
Outcome Effect size Evidence Dose Weeks Rank
Build key mineral stores Not enough research
Essential mineral blood levels rise into optimal range, confirming absorption.
1 RCT n=— 55 mcg 2 wk
1 RCT
n=—
55 mcg
2 wk
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| Outcome | Effect | Evidence | Dose | Weeks | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Build key mineral stores Not enough research | | 1 RCT n=— | 55 mcg | 2 wk | — |
Sources
- 1. Improving the selenium supply of vegans and omnivores with Brazil nut butter compared to a dietary supplement in a randomized controlled trial. (2025) ↑
- 2. Intake of partially defatted Brazil nut flour reduces serum cholesterol in hypercholesterolemic patients--a randomized controlled trial. (2015) ↑
- 3. Brazil nuts intake improves lipid profile, oxidative stress and microvascular function in obese adolescents: a randomized controlled trial. (2011) ↑
Generated August 14, 2026
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