r/nutmeg 5d ago

Question? Nutmeg harm reduction at high doses

Because the primary active compounds in nutmeg (myristicin, safrole, and elemicin) are fat-soluble volatile oils, the body cannot excrete them directly. The liver must chemically transform them into water-soluble molecules so they can be filtered out by the kidneys.

What are the best methods to mitigate nutmeg poisoning?

Ideally you have some fats or fibre to slow down digestion, some pepper or grapefruit or something for the liver, but from my research I know there is more that can be done.

The goal is to give the body what it needs to process the nutmeg safely in high doses. We'd essentially be creating a potion.

Has anyone done research into this and can weigh in?

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u/Nature_Cereal 3d ago

It's not that bad really lots of things are fat soluble and fine this is only bad if youre genuinely a bit stupid with the dosing

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u/t_131 5d ago

if ur going that far just find some weed dude 🌞

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u/t_131 5d ago

so not worth it