Nightshades are a common food group found in many diets OG Anunoby Authentic Jersey , including the Paleo diet. They can have health benefits, but for people with nightshade sensitivity, they come with an unpleasant set of side effects that can range from digestive problems to inflammatory issues.

What Are Nightshade Vegetables?
Nightshades are a family of vegetables referred to as Solanaceae. They include common vegetables like peppers, white potatoes, eggplants, tomatoes Norman Powell Authentic Jersey , goji berries, okra, and even ashwagandha, the herb that is so popular for its stress-relieving properties.


Several common herbs and spices, such as chilli pepper, paprika Malachi Richardson Authentic Jersey , cayenne, and red pepper flakes, also fall into the nightshade family. Black and white pepper are from peppercorns (a fruit), which are not nightshades.


Nightshades are gaining a reputation of adversely affecting in certain health conditions , such as chronic inflammation, arthritis Lucas Nogueira Authentic Jersey , or diabetes. This comes down to the presence of another nutrients found in nightshades, known as alkaloids, which contain nitrogen. In nature, the presence of alkaloids in nightshades serves as a natural insect repellent to prevent the plant from being destroyed. When these anti-nutrients are consumed, they are assumed to also cause problems with a persondigestive system, leading to inflammatory problems Kyle Lowry Authentic Jersey , intestinal disorders, and digestive upset.


Leaky gut, a problem in which the barrier function of the small intestine stops working effectively, can also be caused or worsened by the presence of nightshades, thus worsening chronic conditions. In some cases, eating these foods can also worsen existing symptoms of conditions like arthritis Kawhi Leonard Authentic Jersey , thanks to alterations in the