Vegetables in the potato family (Solanaceae), which includes potatoes, tomatoes, eggplants, and peppers, can be harmful to people with certain health conditions.
Who are potatoes and tomatoes harmful to?
Potatoes and all vegetables in their family are harmful to people with autoimmune diseases, such as hypothyroidism, reports Dr. Yuliana Chechurina.
The expert adds that impaired intestinal function is often observed in cases of hypothyroidism.
By consuming vegetables from the potato family, people with this disease risk ingesting substances that stimulate intestinal inflammation. For example, solanine, a compound these plants produce to protect themselves from insects, can be a substance that can cause disorders and allergic reactions.
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