Marylou Posted March 6, 2009 Share Posted March 6, 2009 If you want to learn more about "Nightshade Arthritis" you can vist www.noarthritis.com It's been about ten years since I realized that I am one who cannot tolerate the solanine content of the nightshade vegetables. When I abstain from eating them I feel like a completely different (and better) person! No stiffness, no joint pain, no insomnia. I know there are others out there, but sometimes I feel like the only one. Just looking for commiseration, I guess. The nightshade vegetables include white potatoes, peppers (of any kind), tomatoes and eggplant. I was a biology major, and I didn't realize that all of those vegetables were in the same family, Solanacea, until I had to find out what was wrong with my joints. Do you have this? Or if you have arthritis symptoms, have you tried to stay away from these vegetables and experienced improvement? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Storm Bay Posted March 7, 2009 Share Posted March 7, 2009 I avoid nightshades for this reason (well, the arthritis--loss of sleep for me at my age has a different cause ;)). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HiddenJewel Posted March 7, 2009 Share Posted March 7, 2009 (edited) My sil gets violently ill when she eats peppers. What's even more interesting is that deals with joint pain and stiffness too. Edited March 7, 2009 by HiddenJewel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sassenach Posted March 7, 2009 Share Posted March 7, 2009 If you want to learn more about "Nightshade Arthritis" you can vist www.noarthritis.com It's been about ten years since I realized that I am one who cannot tolerate the solanine content of the nightshade vegetables. When I abstain from eating them I feel like a completely different (and better) person! No stiffness, no joint pain, no insomnia. I know there are others out there, but sometimes I feel like the only one. Just looking for commiseration, I guess. The nightshade vegetables include white potatoes, peppers (of any kind), tomatoes and eggplant. I was a biology major, and I didn't realize that all of those vegetables were in the same family, Solanacea, until I had to find out what was wrong with my joints. Do you have this? Or if you have arthritis symptoms, have you tried to stay away from these vegetables and experienced improvement? I have never heard of this. I may need to start eliminating some things from my diet. Thanks for the info! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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