Brazil Nuts May Help Fight Cancer

Brazil Nuts high in Selenium, Cancer Fighter

Those with cancer should know that diets high in protein from red meat and other animal proteins, must be curbed and the majority of proteins should come from legumes, nuts, lentils, etc. Nuts are an excellent source of protein and the "Brazil Nut" is no different. The Brazil Nut is comprised of 18% protein, 12% carbohydrates and 70% fats, although high in "healthy' saturated fats, which in moderation are good for the health of the heart and the body.

Rich in Selenium:
Where the Brazil Nut really shines, is in the Selenium department. The Brazil Nut offers one of the best sources of the powerful micro-nutrient, Selenium, which is helpful in the body's functioning of the thyroid gland.
Research suggests that there may exist a possibility that the combination of Selenium and Vitamin E may have a synergistic effect and affect gene expression by regressing tumors.


Furthermore, there is ongoing research which suggests there is a direct correlation between prostate cancer and Selenium deficiencies, as Selenium supplementation is thought to help improve immune system function.