AN addition to one woman’s daily breakfast unexpectedly transformed her skin and stopped her hair from shedding.
She spoke candidly about regrowing her tresses after a mishap at the hair salon left her with a bald patch.
The woman shared her tip on Reddit’s Long Hair forum in response to a user asking for advice to grow their locks.
She empathized with the Redditor desperate to boost their hair health after having some of their strands pulled out in an attack.
“Hey girl, I’m so sorry! Hugs,” she said, writing under the handle Tosaveoneselftrouble.
“I’ve had a bald patch before (got caught in the dryer at the hairdresser and they yanked a lot rather than take time to untangle).
“Massage on the spot for sure with a light oil, keep it covered and warm.”
The woman revealed that she’d also experienced hair loss but an affordable food worked wonders in stopping the shedding.
“Recently I’ve had a lot of hair loss, then started having 1-2 Brazil nuts a day,” she said.
“My hair has stopped dropping quite dramatically, and my skin is also very smooth all over my body.
“Brazil nuts support thyroid health and they’re high in selenium which is needed for hair.
“But too much selenium is a bad thing – so never more than 1-2 nuts a day.
“Would recommend having one with breakfast and seeing if you have any improvements!”
Many people upvoted the post to show their appreciation for the hair growth advice.
A tub of raw Brazil nuts costs $12.99 at Walmart.
Delighted customers have given it a 4.6-star rating out of a possible 5 and penned honest reviews.
“These nuts were so fresh, tasty, and crunchy! Good price as well,” one person said.
“Love Brazil nuts. Very nutritious. These are fresh tasting….bought a second bag,” another said.
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“Wow. These are so so fresh!” a third wrote. “I have three pieces a day as part of a supplement plan.
“I had run out and was so happy to receive it, I even ordered a slightly larger size.
“They are absolutely the best-tasting raw Brazil nuts ever! Good price, and fast shipping.”
According to Medical News Today, a single Brazil nut can provide the daily recommended allowance of selenium for adults.
The nutrient-rich nut can be beneficial for heart health, reducing inflammation, and boosting brain function.
However, they are very calorie-dense, and overconsuming Brazil nuts can cause selenium toxicity.
Side effects of selenium toxicity include hair loss, brittle nails, and nervous system problems.
