“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.

Richard L. Bruno, HD, PhD

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