Doctor Natalia Lazurenko emphasized that it is dangerous to eat green potatoes because of the toxin they contain.
When potatoes turn green, this usually indicates improper storage of the product. Doctor Lazurenko noted in a commentary for Evening Moscow that the green potato fragments are unfit for consumption. Ideally, potatoes that have green spots should not be eaten at all, it is better to get rid of them.
According to the doctor, the concentration of solanine increases in green potatoes.
“For the body, this substance does not no benefit, because it is highly toxic to the central nervous system, the central nervous system, ”the doctor warned.
Lazurenko answered what could happen to the body if you eat green potatoes. The consequences of such a “treat” may be the appearance of headaches and inhibited state. Besides; under the influence of the toxin, the gastrointestinal mucosa can become inflamed, which will lead to abdominal pain, and the intestinal microbiota will also suffer, which is fraught with a deterioration in immunity.
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If greens there is not much on the potato, and it is a pity to throw it away, the green areas must be carefully cut off so that there is no trace left, the specialist added.
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Important! Information provided for reference purposes. Ask a specialist about contraindications and side effects and under no circumstances self-medicate. Seek medical attention at the first sign of illness.
Natalia Lazurenko healthy lifestyle dietitian, endocrinologist