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Walnuts & hazelnuts

Moderate evidence

Active compounds

Plant omega-3 (ALA)Ellagic acid (pecans)MagnesiumSelenium (Brazil nuts)Vitamin E

Targeted cancers

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Anti-cancer actions

  • ✦Source of plant omega-3 — reduces pro-tumor systemic inflammation
  • ✦Ellagic acid (walnuts, pecans) inhibits cancerous cell growth
  • ✦Selenium (Brazil nuts) protects cells from oxidative DNA damage
  • ✦Vitamin E is a fat-soluble antioxidant that protects cell membranes

How to prepare it

Walnuts and hazelnuts (omega-3), pecans (ellagic acid), Brazil nuts (selenium — 2 per day is enough). A small unsalted, unsweetened handful.

Recommended dosage

A small handful (30g) per day — unsalted, not roasted at high temperatures.

⚗️ Food synergies

These foods potentiate the effects of Walnuts & hazelnuts

🍓Strawberries, raspberries & blackberries🐟Omega-3

🍳 Recipes with Walnuts & hazelnuts

🥤Morning anticancer smoothie🥗Kale, apple, walnut and turmeric salad🌅Complete anticancer breakfast

Scientific sources

  • —Studies on ellagic acid in pecans
  • —Research on selenium and cancer prevention