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The Solanaceae Family has been highly cultivated for food over the years. Some plants of this family have medicinal value, while some, like deadly nightshade (belladonna) are quite poisonous. The good news is that the risk of becoming seriously ill from eating potatoes, tomatoes, eggplant or peppers is relatively small. Yet for susceptible individuals, the symptoms produced make it worthwhile to avoid these foods.
Evaluating the effects of ingesting members of the nightshade family can be tricky. After eating a tomato, it can take as long as 48 hours before a reaction occurs... and it can actually take as long as six months for all reactions to stop. Prepared foods often contain potato starch or tomato paste. Relish may contain peppers or paprika. Any time you see "spices" listed under ingredients, the food may contain paprika or pepper.
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