Still, said Jones, “you want to be mindful of how many nuts you’re eating per day.” Add to Google settingsGI discomfort like gas, bloating, and diarrheaIf you’ve ever experienced gas or bloating after munching on nuts, you’re not alone. An important note: Selenium overload is specific to Brazil nuts, so there’s no need to consider this possibility when eating other types of nuts. “If you’re only eating a minimum amount of Brazil nuts, you don’t have to worry about too much selenium in your body,” Jones said. She recommended eating only up to four Brazil nuts a day, and possibly dropping that to four every other day to err on the side of caution.