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Brazil Nuts

People mainly take Brazil Nuts for mood, energy, libido. Based on 11 first-hand reports and 10 meta-analyses & systematic reviews in the medical literature. Ranked #852 of 1,974 overall.

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19
User score
Mostly positive
18% positive0% mixed0% negative82% unclear

Of reports that state an outcome, 100% are positive.

Clinical research
AStrong research base
10
meta-analyses
25
RCTs
272
papers

What Brazil Nuts does, according to users

Of the people who reported each effect, the share who said it got better.

Mood100% of 1Energy100% of 1Libido100% of 1
betterno changeworse

What the research says

Systematic reviews and meta-analyses from PubMed, with their published conclusions.

AStrong research base

3+ meta-analyses or systematic reviews and 10+ randomized controlled trials in humans. The grade measures how much human research exists — read the conclusions below for what it found.

Am J Clin Nutr · 2015 · Meta-analysis / systematic review
Effects of tree nuts on blood lipids, apolipoproteins, and blood pressure: systematic review, meta-analysis, and dose-response of 61 controlled intervention trials

Conclusion: Tree nut intake lowers total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, ApoB, and triglycerides. The major determinant of cholesterol lowering appears to be nut dose rather than nut type. Our findings also highlight the need for investigation of possible stronger effects at high nut doses and among diabetic populations.

PubMed 26561616 ↗
Adv Nutr · 2021 · Meta-analysis / systematic review
Association of Total Nut, Tree Nut, Peanut, and Peanut Butter Consumption with Cancer Incidence and Mortality: A Comprehensive Systematic Review and Dose-Response Meta-Analysis of Observational Studies

Conclusion: In addition, a 5-g/d increase in total nut intake was associated with a 4% lower risk of cancer mortality. In conclusion, our findings support the protective association between total nut and tree nut intake and the risk of cancer and its mortality.

PubMed 33307550 ↗

Dosage people report

As stated by users — not a recommendation. Follow the label or your doctor.

dailyas reported
3 nutsevery few days
6 nutsdaily
9-10 nuts dailydaily
3 nutsdaily
3-4 nutsdaily

Reported side effects

How often each side effect came up across all reports.

No side effects reported so far.

What users say

Verbatim quotes, shortened only — each links to the original discussion.

“Well they're not always reliably a substantial source. Depending on where they're grown, some will have quite low amounts and some high”
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“Brazil nuts - selenium”
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“Three Brazil nuts every few days is usually enough selenium.”
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“6 brazil nuts-Mostly for selenium and fat”
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“In short: Brazil Nuts and Cod Liver Oil. Also try healthy fat like coconut oil etc.”
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User data from public discussions; research from PubMed. Information only, not medical advice — talk to a doctor before starting, stopping or combining anything. Data updated October 2, 2026. How we rate