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By Dr.Tracy Tranchitella, ND-ZRT Laboratory Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) has become a primary cause of chronic liver disease, impacting a large portion of the global population. NAFLD is characterized by the buildup of excess fat in the liver, unrelated to alcohol use, and is strongly associated with metabolic syndrome—a group of conditions that raise the risk of heart disease, stroke, and diabetes. Factors contributing to metabolic syndrome may also play a role in the development of NAFLD, but underlying endocrine disorders can further drive the onset and progression of this widespread liver condition. Moreover, environmental and chemical toxins may...

Brazil nuts are widely used as a natural selenium supplement, but the selenium content in each nut varies enormously depending on soil conditions, region, and even individual trees. While selenium is essential for thyroid function, antioxidant defence, and overall health, both deficiency and excess carry serious risks. This article explains why Brazil nuts are so variable as a selenium source, what the safe daily intake looks like, and why testing your selenium levels is the most reliable way to know whether your intake is adequate, insufficient, or dangerously high.