Tomatoes, Green (raw Potatoes): These foods are members of the Solanaceae family of plants, which includes the Deadly Nightshade, and contain a bitter, poisonous alkaloid
called Glycoalkaloid Solanine, which can cause violent lower gastrointestinal symptoms.
Changes in
glycoalkaloids content of potatoes destined for consumption (2008) Food Chemistry, 106 (2), pp. 706 - 711.
They contain a bitter, poisonous alkaloid called
glycoalkaloid solanine that can cause violent lower gastrointestinal symptoms.
Obviously, potatoes are a no - go on the autoimmune protocol since they are nightshades and contain
glycoalkaloids which are damaging to the lining of the gut.
You should also know
about glycoalkaloids, defensive toxins found in tomatoes, potatoes, bell peppers and eggplants.
The skin of the potato is traditionally peeled due to it containing mild toxins known
as glycoalkaloids, which can cause bad reactions in people.
Potatoes naturally produce solanine and chaconine, a
related glycoalkaloid, as a defense mechanism against insects, disease and predators (humans included).
... but the studies which
showed glycoalkaloids to have unhealthy effects generally used very high doses, and there's only moderate amounts in a potato.
Changes in
glycoalkaloids content of potatoes destined for consumption (2008) Food Chemistry, 106 (2), pp. 706 - 711.
Potatoes that are starting to go bad — either sprouting, or have a green tint to their skin — have high concentrations of
poisonous glycoalkaloids, and should not be eaten.
Potato peels, just like raw potatoes, are full
of glycoalkaloid solanine that is toxic to cats.
Potato, Rhubarb And Tomato Leaves And Stems, Green Tomatoes Or Potatoes: These foods are members of the family of plants which includes the Deadly Nightshade, and contain the poisonous alkaloid
Glycoalkaloid Solanine, which can cause violent lower gastrointestinal problems.
Regular potatoes may be more satiating, but they also
contain glycoalkaloids, which can be harmful in large amounts (39, 40).
Glycoalkaloids in potatoes: Content of glycoalkaloids in potatoes for consumption.
Potatoes contain
glycoalkaloids, toxic compounds, of which the most prevalent are solanine and chaconine.
Contain
Glycoalkaloids and Tomatine.
Potato leaves, stems and shoots are naturally high in
these glycoalkaloids.
Potatoes — completely safe aside from
the glycoalkaloids, which are found in the skin and usually peeled off anyway.
One Warning though about potatoes: Please note that potatoes do contain low level toxins called
glycoalkaloids (it's the plant's protection mechanism) that are concentrated in the skin, so it is a good idea to always peel potatoes before making any dishes with them.
Are
glycoalkaloids a concern?
Glycoalkaloids have been linked to acne - relevant conditions like inflammation and generally impaired immune system functioning...
Chlorpropham is used on potatoes to inhibit the growth of
glycoalkaloids and prevent the potato from sprouting.
The glycoalkaloids are also found almost entirely in the skin, which can be peeled off anyway.