How dangerous is the radiation from Brazil nuts?

Are Brazil nuts good for you? Do they contain toxic radiation? Can they cause a selenium overdose with side effects? You may be surprised to hear the answer to all three of these questions is yes, technically speaking. read more

The radium content in Brazil nuts is not dangerous on a relative basis. That being said, a person’s exposure to radiation is cumulative over a lifetime. It’s not like say, catching a cold, where your body fully recovers back to normal after a little time has passed. read more

The radiation from Brazil nuts is negligible. Although potassium is a normal element found everywhere, the radiation from it is actually less than the amount you get from cosmic rays. It is found in all foods. read more

Generally, over 6,600 pCi/kg of radiation are emitted from Brazil nuts. Most of this Brazil nuts radiation passes through the body harmlessly, and the large levels of selenium and other minerals keep the nuts health to consume in moderation. read more