Indian walnut – really lose weight? is it toxic? how to use?

The Indian walnut is a nut used thousands of years in oriental homeopathic medicine to treat various gastrointestinal problems. Its oil has antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and emollient properties and is traditionally used in the treatment of different diseases and for the health of the skin and hair . In some parts of the world, walnut  is used in cooking.

In the last few decades, however, this seed has been widely explored as a powerful natural slimming agent with the power to lose weight and burn fat quickly. Its sales skyrocketed in almost everyone. Some research warns, however, that its consumption can be potentially dangerous to health.

Walnut contains toxic substances such as saponins and phorbol and its consumption raw or in large quantities can cause side effects such as diarrhea , violent vomiting, excessive sweating and severe stomach cramps.

Indian walnut properties :

The walnut  contains many saponins, flavonoids and polyphenols, substances proven to be beneficial to health, but which have variations that can be highly toxic depending on the amount and the way they are consumed. It contains proteins, fats and carbohydrates, in addition to the minerals: potassium , phosphorus , magnesium , iron , zinc , copper and selenium. Calcium is the dominant mineral in walnut .

Research defending the benefits of walnut  as a weight loss substance claims that approximately 50% of the nut is unsaturated fat, capable of reducing LDL levels and preventing blood clots that cause heart attacks and strokes.

What is it for?

People who use Indian walnut  say that it is not only slimming, but has many other benefits, which is the reason why it has been consumed a lot for a few years now. And some of those other benefits are:

1. Cellulite reduction ;
2. Cleansing the body;
3. Decreases every haircut ;
4. Decreases appetite.

In addition to many other benefits. But we have to remember that each organism is one way, that is, you will not necessarily have the same benefits as other people. Nowadays there are several forms of this seed on the market, the most suitable is the whole seed and without stains.

Does Indian walnut really lose weight?

First, it is necessary to warn that there are many products currently being marketed as Indian walnut , but there is one of them that is very toxic to the body. This fake nut has the name of Thevetia peruviana and when associated with certain medicines it can end up causing serious health consequences, even leading to death.

The real walnut  is whitish in color, the shell is velvety and downy with a small stalk at the tip. This is the real product that offers the benefit of slimming and acts directly on localized fat, preventing the fat from food from accumulating in adipose tissue. In this way, the fat that was not stored ends up being eliminated in the feces.

Are walnuts toxic?

The National Health Surveillance Agency (Anvisa) prohibits the sale of Indian walnut , but many people end up finding the seed on the internet. According to the health agency, the walnut  is toxic when consumed orally, and its use can lead to death.

In addition to diarrhea and increased urinary frequency, the ingestion of walnut  is harmful because it can cause serious intoxication, since the plant contains toxyalbumin and saponin, two toxic active principles.

But don’t Asians use the seed to cure a number of health problems? In fact, Ayurvedic medicine proposes the use of cooked seeds, and even in small quantities. For skin conditions and hair treatment, the use is topical, through the application of the oil directly on the area to be treated.

In Brazil, people have consumed the raw seed – and often in large quantities – to accelerate weight loss. When used in this way, walnut  can be fatal.

How to use Indian walnut ?

It looks like macadamia nuts and is sold in bags of 8, 12, 30 or more. The recommended use is 1/8 or 1/4 of the seed, taken daily with plenty of water.

Side effects:

As little is known about the use of the seed still raw, the side effects known so far are in fact reports from those who have used the food to lose weight.

According to users of the seed, the most common side effects are:

1. Severe diarrhea ;
2. Flatulence;
3. Stomach pains ;
4. Swelling in the legs;
5. seasickness;
6. Tachycardia;
7. Breathing problems;
8. dehydration ;
9. Headache .

As a diuretic, walnut  can also cause muscle pain, hypotension (low blood pressure), and a feeling of fatigue.