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“Nutmeg prevents cell damage and protects against chronic diseases” – María F. Carzon, Bachelor degree in Human Nutrition
“Grate a little nutmeg to pack a big anti-inflammatory punch” – Michael Colangelo, Master of Science (M.S.) in Nutrition
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Quantity recommendation by Livia Dickson Chen
PhD in Nutrition · 11 years of experience · Brazil
- Nutmeg is used in lots of recipes, from sweet to savory and from baked goods to beverages. Consumption of nutmeg at 1 to 2 mg/kg body weight was reported to induce CNS effects. Toxic overdose occurred at a 5 grams dose.
Benefits by Luciana M. Cherubin
Bachelor in Nutrition · 5 years of experience · Argentina
- Nutmeg protects the cells from damage. It is high in antioxidants, a compounds that protect the cells from damage caused by free radicals.
- Nutmeg has anti-inflammatory properties. Nutmeg is rich in monoterpenes, an anti-inflammatory compounds.
Side effects by Cagla E. Kayma
Bachelor of Science Nutrition and Dietetics · 7 years of experience · United Kingdom
- People with nut allergies may wonder if it’s safe for them to eat nutmeg. If you have a nut allergy, you may be able to eat nutmeg without any risk of an allergic reaction.
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