JAKARTA - Nuts contain nutrients that are good for your health, such as protein, healthy fats, fiber, vitamins, and antioxidants. Besides being consumed directly, nuts are also commonly used as a spread to enhance the flavor of food.
However, nut consumption should be limited. This also applies to peanut butter.
If consumed excessively, peanut butter can trigger several side effects that can be harmful to the body, such as those listed below.
1. Weight Gain
As reported by Livestrong on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, peanut butter can aid in a diet program. However, if consumed excessively, peanut butter can actually lead to weight gain.
It's important to note that one ounce of nuts contains 185 calories. Therefore, consuming them too frequently and in large quantities can actually lead to weight gain.
2. Bloating
Eating too much peanut butter can also trigger digestive problems. This can lead to discomfort and bloating.
This bloating occurs because the phytate and tannin compounds in nuts are difficult for the body to digest. In more severe cases, excessive consumption of peanut butter can trigger diarrhea due to its high fat content.
3. Selenium Poisoning
Side effects of excessive consumption of peanut butter can also lead to poisoning, but this is rare. This side effect of poisoning can occur with the consumption of Brazil nuts.
Brazil nuts come from the Bertholletia excelsa tree, which is naturally high in selenium. These nuts are commonly made into a butter, and one ounce contains 55 mcg of selenium, or 10 times the body's daily requirement.
Therefore, consumption of this butter should be strictly limited as it can cause selenium poisoning. This poisoning can trigger symptoms such as brittle nails, bad breath, and muscle and joint pain.
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