Nightshades and Pain

Those with nerve-muscle issues or joint issues (i.e. osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, gout) may feel relief when eliminating nightshade foods from their diet. Nightshade foods include potato, tomato, eggplant, and both sweet and hot peppers. These foods contain a chemical alkaloid called solanine, which can increase inflammation and pain in some people. It is recommended that those with chronic joint or nerve/muscle pain eliminate nightshade foods from their diet for a few weeks to see if they feel relief.