I bought a 500g pack of Brazil nuts a few years ago, didn’t know they could be toxic, and ate about half of it. I’ve rarely felt this bad in my life. Man, it was terrible, literally felt like I was going to burst lol.
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Oh dear! I'm always careful with how many nuts I eat, I have had a couple of terrible bathroom experiences in my youth from too many 😳💩
just googled it. I think we were pretty lucky haha:
Brazil nuts can be toxic if eaten in large quantities due to their very high selenium content. Just one Brazil nut can contain more than 100% of the recommended daily selenium intake. Excessive consumption can lead to selenium toxicity (selenosis), with symptoms such as garlic breath, metallic taste, nausea, diarrhea, hair loss, brittle nails, skin rashes, nervous system problems, and in rare severe cases, kidney failure, heart issues, or respiratory distress. It is generally recommended to eat no more than about four to five Brazil nuts per day to avoid toxicity. Allergic reactions to Brazil nuts can also occur and may range from mild to severe anaphylaxis.
Yikes!!