Nightshades
A plant family including tomatoes, peppers, and eggplant that may worsen inflammation in some people.
Nightshades are a family of plants (Solanaceae) that include tomatoes, bell peppers, hot peppers, eggplant, and potatoes. They contain alkaloids such as solanine and capsaicin that may worsen inflammation and joint pain in people with autoimmune conditions like rheumatoid arthritis. The evidence is anecdotal for most people, but elimination of nightshades is a common approach in autoimmune protocols.
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