“Can Potatoes Be Poison”?
Question: When I quit eating the nightshades (potatoes, tomatoes, eggplants, hot peppers) my legs felt so much better. Potatoes are the worst and made me feel like I was dragging logs around. The chemical found in these plants is real and has been researched. Is it true that solanine and is actually a poison?
Dr. Bruno’s Response: Solanine can cause toxic symptoms but doses of 200 - 400 mg for adults are needed. Most commercial potatoes have a solanine content of less than 0.2 mg, 1,000 times less than a toxic dose. However, potatoes that have been exposed to light and have started to turn green can show higher concentrations. If you feel better without potatoes, listen to your body.