Are Nightshade Vegetables Bad for You? | 4 MYTHS About Nightshades and Inflammation

Are Nightshades Bad for You? Are Nightshades Inflammatory? Can Nightshades Cause Joint Pain? Can Nightshades Cause Inflammation. Nightshades and Arthritis.

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Timeline | Chapters

00:00 - Intro
0:43 - What are Nightshades Exactly?
1:45 - 1st Nightshade Myth
2:18 - 2nd Nightshade Myth
2:39 - 3rd Nightshade Myth
3:10 - 4th Nightshade Myth
3:35 - Are Nightshades Safe?
4:19 - This Alkaloid!
4:36 - Should You Avoid Them?

What Are Nightshades? What Nightshades to Avoid?

Now the term nightshade may have been coined because these plants prefer to grow in shady areas, and some only flower in the night. Are plants that flower in the night, more harmful than those that flower in the day? Well, it goes back to a compound they produce known as glycoalkaloids. From an evolutionary standpoint, glycoalkaloids are designed to defend the plant against insects, predators, and thus promote the plants' survival. They all belong to the Solanaceae family, which consists of about 2000 varieties of plants.

Do Nightshades Cause Osteoporosis? Nightshades and Bone Health.

The claim is that Nightshade vegetables are high in oxalic acid, Which inhibits the absorption of calcium, and can weaken bones and lead to osteoporosis. But here's the problem with that. While oxalates are known to bind to calcium in the gut and reduce calcium absorption, this only occurs when calcium intakes are already very low in the body and oxalate intakes are already very high.

Nightshades and Solanine. Do Nightshade Vegetables Make Arthritis Worse?

Nightshades are toxic since they contain the alkaloid solanine A. Yes, it is true that solanine may develop in potatoes when they are growing, which turn green when they are exposed to light, which you are supposed to toss out.

Are Nightshades Bad for Arthritis?

Now to date there are no peer-reviewed journals that prove or disprove that they affect arthritis. The evidence is purely anecdotal.

Nightshades and Migraines. Can Nightshades Cause Headaches.

Ask any headache expert in the world, if there is evidence that tomatoes, peppers, eggplant and potatoes cause migraines. They would tell you no. But if you do want to elimin­ate them to be absolutely sure, make sure you get the nutritional value from other foods.

Are Nightshade Vegetables Safe to Eat? Are Nightshades Safe?

The safety goes back to Solanine and how it can cause digestive issues like an upset stomach, nausea and vomiting. But to go overboard on solanine is very rare and requires eating a large amount of young, green potatoes or old potatoes with sprouts.

Nightshade Peppers. Why Some People Need to Avoid Nightshades?

Some Nightshades also have capsaicin. And People with conditions like inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), indigestion or other digestive issues should avoid eating spicy foods. So you can make an argument there.

And lastly, some nightshades contain the alkaloid nic which is why some people believe explains why we are all hooked on French-fries-and-ketchup, which is potatoes and tomatoes.

Who Should Avoid Nightshade Vegetables?

One exception that you can make is if you have a serious autoimmune condition or IBD. While most of the data is anecdotal, some people do report digestive problems or joint-related pain when they eat a ton of nightshades. Which is why its important to work with a dietician to help you rule out if these are the actual causes.

A food sensitivity is very patient-specific and can often be a symptom of another imbalance rather than a permanent problem with nightshades as a whole, so keep that in mind too.

Nightshade Alternatives. Recipes Without Nightshades.

One way to get around them if you wish to do so, and you want to find out if they are a culprit, is swap tomato sauce and marinara for “no-mato” sauce using beets, swapping white potatoes for sweet potatoes, and using Italian spices like basil, tyme and rosemary instead of cayenne or paprika.

DISCLAIMER:
This video is for information only and should not be used for the diagnosis or treatment of medical conditions. Dr. Arsalan Aspires has used all reasonable care in compiling the information but make no warranty as to its accuracy. Always consult a doctor or other healthcare professional for diagnosis and treatment of medical conditions.