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TIL that Brazil nuts have an elevated amount of selenium (68-91 mcg per nut), and having too many of them can cause the body selenium to increase above the acceptable limit. Extremely high levels of Brazil nuts can cause a condition known as selenosis, which is even characterized by heart attacks.

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