Toxicologist Mikhail Kutushov: potatoes and tomatoes are nightshade vegetables that increase the risk of cancer in some people.
Toxicologist scientist Kutushov spoke in an interview about the negative effects of nightshade vegetables on the human body. The nightshade family includes such popular vegetables in Russia as potatoes, eggplants, and tomatoes. Being natural products, they have a wide range of useful qualities due to the content of vitamins, microelements, and fiber. But if the gastrointestinal tract is not very healthy, consuming them can be harmful. Toxicologist Kutushov said that in case of problems with the gastrointestinal tract, the same potatoes and tomatoes increase the risk of cancer
“With existing problems with the gastrointestinal tract, there is a high probability that nightshade vegetables will not be digested properly. As a result, foods can accumulate in the intestines and cause constipation, contributing to irritation and inflammation of the mucous membranes. Such exposure increases the risk of developing various gastrointestinal diseases, including oncology,” Kutushov shared with aif.ru.
In addition, eggplants, potatoes and tomatoes may contain the natural toxin solanine. When it affects the body, problems arise with metabolism, the liver and kidneys, the gastrointestinal tract, and the nervous system.
“To reduce the likelihood of poisoning the body, you should avoid turning green and bitter potatoes, eating raw eggplants, and raw, unripe and brown tomatoes,” advised Kutushov.
Earlier, the MedikForum.ru portal wrote that drinking water with lemon on an empty stomach can harm the stomach.
Important! Information is provided for reference purposes. Ask a specialist about contraindications and side effects and under no circumstances self-medicate. At the first signs of illness, consult a doctor.
Mikhail Kutushov Healthy lifestyle toxicologist, candidate of medical sciences