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Poisoned myself?

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BluntPinkAnt · 07/09/2026 18:44

Hi there I was wondering if you could help me over the last four days I’ve consumed roughly around 225 g of Brazil nuts - I was just snacking on them and not eating much else over a few days!

I recently found out that they are toxic in the amount I’ve consumed and can cause selenium poisoning. I feel absolutely fine and I have no issues whatsoever but googling has made me really worried. It says it can cause neurological issues! Will I be okay? Has anybody else ever done this and been fine? Ahh

Thanks
I’m so worried ! Reassurance needed ⭐

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Cotopaxi · 07/09/2026 18:53

Selenium is water-soluble, so maybe you could drink plenty of water to help flush it through. Don't know what else to suggest, maybe speak to a pharmacist in the morning, or call 111 if you do start to feel rough.

rivalsbinge · 07/09/2026 18:56

I would say you would feel sick by now the body has a way of getting rid of toxins. But can I ask why you’ve just been eating nuts?? That in itself is slightly odd? Are you craving something in them?

BluntPinkAnt · 07/09/2026 19:04

rivalsbinge · 07/09/2026 18:56

I would say you would feel sick by now the body has a way of getting rid of toxins. But can I ask why you’ve just been eating nuts?? That in itself is slightly odd? Are you craving something in them?

I’ve been so busy and was just grabbing them on my way in and out of work and was feeling really full on them - had a dinner or two in those 4 days. I have started feeling nauseous, but from worry. Google has terrified me! X

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