Medically reviewed by Allison Herries, RDN Selenium is a mineral that is essential for fighting infections, thyroid function, ...

Commercial supplies of Brazil nuts are still derived entirely from wild trees though there are concerns that they're being harvested too intensively. Brazil nuts can be eaten raw or used in cooking.

Study reveals how human history—from Indigenous stewardship to colonization—shaped the genetic diversity of Brazil Nut trees ...

Discover the different types of nuts, from almonds and pistachios to Brazil and macadamia nuts—perfect for snacking and ...

A trace element found in brazil nuts, liver and kidneys, may help protect some women against breast cancer, research suggested yesterday. Selenium appears to interact with an enzyme in the body ...

Brazil nuts, scientifically known as Bertholletia excelsa, are a powerhouse of nutrition and a cherished delicacy native to the Amazon rainforest in South America.These large, crescent-shaped nuts ...

Scientists have for the first time captured the complex dynamics of particle movement in granular materials, helping to explain why mixed nuts often see the larger Brazil nuts gather at the top. The ...

Brazil nuts are one of the most sustainable nuts. They're not grown on farms — they're collected in the rainforest after they drop naturally off wild trees. While the nuts support Indigenous ...

In this article, we share a list of benefits you can achieve from consuming a handful of nuts daily this winter.

Researchers use genomic data to study the decline in genetic diversity in the Amazon Basin, particularly in Brazil Nut trees. The research uses genomic data to understand this keystone species' ...

Researchers from the German Max Planck Institutes of Geoanthropology and Biology Tübingen use genomic data to study the ...