Raw Unrefined Extra Virgin Wild-Harvested/Organic Brazil Nut Oil (8.0fl.oz) Brazil nut oil is highly nutritious, containing 75% unsaturated fatty acids composed mainly of palmitic, oleic, and linolenic acids, as well as the phytosterol sistosterol, and the fat-soluble vitamins A and E. Extra-virgin oil can be obtained during the first pressing of the seeds, which can be used as a substitute for olive oil because of its mild and pleasant flavor. The proteins in the seeds are very rich in sulfur amino acids, such as cysteine (8%) and methionine (18%); the presence of methionine enhances the adsorption of selenium and other minerals. One, just one, unit of Brazil nut is all we need to fill our daily requirement of selenium. Besides Selenium, Brazil nut oil is also rich in essential fatty acids( EFAs) and vitamins A, B, C and E. The oil also rich in magnesium, thiamine, and have the highest known concentrations of selenium (126 ppm) of any seed in the world, which has antioxidant properties. Some studies indicate that the consumption of selenium is associated to optimum health and recommend the consumption of Brazil Nuts seeds for good health Brazil Nuts are also *Rich in flavanoids with emollient and moisturizing properties; ******Contains high amounts of natural antioxidant Vitamin E - helps to soothe, hydrate and balance the skin, improving collagen reduction which avoids wrinkles and other signs of aging. ************It is rich in polyphenol - inhibits the production of the immune globulin IgE helping to soothe common symptoms of skin disorders. *************Helps to prevent stretch marks . Use this oil for a rich product intended to nourish and moisturizing the skin, for diminish stretch marks, soothing the skin. Use for a rich anti-aging cream, or add to your soaps for a creamy nourishment treat. Organically grown, yummy, fresh, health unrefined cold pressed Brazil Nut oil.