Hazelnut
Scientific names: Corylus avellana, Corylus heterophylla
Family: Betulaceae
Alternate names: Aveleira, Avelinier, Avellana, Avellano, Cobnut, Coudrier, European Filbert, European Hazel, Haselnuss, Haselstrauch, Hazel, Hazel Nut, Noisetier, Noisetier Commun, Noisetier du Japon, Noisette, Noisettes
Background
Hazelnut is the nut from the hazel tree (Corylus avellana). It is rich in monounsaturated fatty acids and is commonly eaten as food.
Hazelnut contains oil, protein, fiber, and antioxidants. The antioxidants in hazelnut might have heart health benefits.
People use hazelnut for obesity, high cholesterol, heart disease, dementia, and other purposes, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses.
Hazelnut is a tree nut. It is considered a major food allergen.
Hazelnut contains oil, protein, fiber, and antioxidants. The antioxidants in hazelnut might have heart health benefits.
People use hazelnut for obesity, high cholesterol, heart disease, dementia, and other purposes, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses.
Hazelnut is a tree nut. It is considered a major food allergen.
Safety Safety definitions
When taken by mouth: Hazelnut is commonly consumed in foods. It’s usually well-tolerated, but some people are allergic to hazelnuts. Serious allergic reactions are possible.
Allergies: People who are allergic to peanuts, cashews, walnuts, mugwort pollen, Brazil nut, birch pollen, or macadamia nut might also be allergic to hazelnut.
Special Precautions & Warnings:
Pregnancy and breast-feeding: Hazelnut is commonly consumed in foods. There isn’t enough reliable information to know if hazelnut is safe to use as medicine while pregnant or breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and stick to food amounts.Allergies: People who are allergic to peanuts, cashews, walnuts, mugwort pollen, Brazil nut, birch pollen, or macadamia nut might also be allergic to hazelnut.
Effectiveness
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Possibly ineffective Effectiveness definitions
- Obesity. Eating hazelnuts or taking hazelnut oil by mouth doesn't seem to decrease body weight in people who are obese or overweight.
Dosing & administration
Hazelnut is commonly consumed in moderate amounts as part of the diet.
As medicine, there isn’t enough reliable information to know what an appropriate dose of hazelnut might be. Speak with a healthcare provider before use.
As medicine, there isn’t enough reliable information to know what an appropriate dose of hazelnut might be. Speak with a healthcare provider before use.
Interactions with pharmaceuticals
It is not known if Hazelnut interacts with any medicines. Before taking Hazelnut, talk with your healthcare professional if you take any medications.
Interactions with herbs & supplements
There are no known interactions with herbs and supplements.
Interactions with foods
There are no known interactions with foods.
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