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Nutmeg can be highly toxic if consumed in large quantities.

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Nutmeg contains myristicin, a compound that, in high doses, can cause hallucinations, nausea, and tachycardia. While it is safe as a spice in small amounts, consuming just one or two whole nuts can cause severe poisoning.

Source: WHO

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