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Nightshade Vegetable

Nightshade vegetables are vegetables that contain a small amount of alkaloids. Some examples of nightshade vegetables are tomatoes, eggplant, potatoes, peppers, tobacco, etc. These vegetables contain an alkaloid named solanine which is toxic in higher concentrations. The amount of solanine in these vegetables are less; hence having a small amount of these vegetables does not affect health.

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Are nightshade vegetables harmful?

Query: Hello doctor, Are nightshades vegetables harmful? Please comment on nightshade vegetables. Do they cause inflammation? And if so, do we have to avoid them?  Read Full »

Dr. Sunil Sekhri

Dr. Sunil Sekhri

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Except for tobacco, all other nightshade vegetables can be taken in the recommended amount. Though they contain some chemicals, they are mostly in a very minute amount and are beneficial for health. The side-effect documented is a personal account and no research has...  Read Full »

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