Nightshades are nutritious, healthful foods and the idea that they cause inflammation is not supported by evidence. Nightshade foods contain solanine, a chemical which some people believe may aggravate arthritis pain or inflammation. The Arthritis Foundation say that this is not true.

Why are nightshades bad for inflammation?

Some diets claim that nightshades are inflammatory and should be avoided. This idea is rooted in the fact that nightshades are a large family of plants that contain a chemical compound called alkaloids. In extremely high doses, some alkaloids can make inflammation worse or be poisonous.

Why are nightshades bad for autoimmune?

First of all, nightshades aren’t harmful to everyone, but they are often harmful to people with autoimmune disease. All nightshades contain toxic compounds called Glycoalkaloids, natural pesticides produced by nightshade plants.