Many alternative medicine websites claim that
nightshade vegetables contain a toxic alkaloid compound called solanine.
Not exact matches
This is a surprising list of foods for many people, particularly since it
contains healthful
vegetables, but
nightshades contain low - level toxins that are known to cause inflammation for some people, especially those with auto - immune disorders and are dangerous for anyone if consumed in excessive quantities.
They belong to the
vegetable family of
nightshades, be cautious of the
nightshade family of
vegetables, as I've mentioned in the Psoriasis Diet book, as these are colorful and
contain antioxidants but often best avoided by those with psoriasis because they
contain a class of chemical called alkaloids, and these alkaloids can provoke and stimulate inflammation, rather than suppress.
Tomatoes, potatoes, eggplants and peppers are just some of the
nightshade vegetables that
contain the chemical solanine, which some have branded a culprit in arthritis pain.