Can Brazil nuts cause you to lose your hair?
The short answer?
No.
However, I recently read something suggesting exactly that. As with most things that contain a grain of truth, or misunderstanding of a concept (keep reading to see where this idea came from), it inspired me to put this article together and help clear up any confusion you may have had about this.
In general, these kinds of questions remind me how important it is to get the best of everything from your supplements, your diet, and more. It is why I created products like the Daily Reset Packs, to help you get more of your daily micronutrients. It is best to get a combination of 100 mcg of selenium from a form of selenium called selenoexcel and an additional 50-100 mcg from the diet.
So, let’s break down the full story behind Brazil nuts, the research behind them, and whether you should be concerned about them causing hair loss…