The Natural Pesticide You Eat Daily

Every time you eat a tomato, potato, or pepper…

You’re consuming a natural chemical that kills bugs.

In humans, it secretly causes gut dysfunction and autoimmunity.

What is this chemical called?

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What Is Solanine?

Solanine is found in over 3,000 species of nightshade plants (potatoes, tomatoes, eggplant, and all peppers).

Plants don't want to be eaten, so they produce chemical weapons.

For some people—especially those with autoimmune conditions—these compounds create holes in the gut lining, trigger inflammation, and accumulate in tissues.

And the science is clear.

Research published in the Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry (2015) demonstrated that solanine increases intestinal permeability in mammalian cells.

In other words, it causes leaky gut.

When that happens, your immune system goes haywire.

Not everyone reacts—but those who do often have existing autoimmune conditions.

However this doesn’t mean to cut out all night shades.

This means turn to what our ancestors did—they understood this intuitively.

How To Minimize Solanine With Preparation

Traditional preparation (long cooking, fermentation, careful selection) evolved to minimize plant toxins.

If you suspect nightshades are causing issues, here's how to minimize damage:

Peel them. 

70-80% of solanine concentrates just beneath the skin.

Deep peeling removes most of it.

Boil them. 

Studies show that boiling potatoes reduces glycoalkaloid content by 30-39%—far more effective than baking or microwaving (which barely touches it).

Pressure cook. 

The high heat and pressure denature alkaloid proteins significantly.

Try vinegar. 

Soaking raw potato slices in 1-5% acetic acid solution for 8+ hours reduces solanine by over 90%.

Avoid green or sprouted potatoes entirely. 

Green skin indicates solanine levels 10-20x higher than normal. Throw them out.

Modern agriculture abandoned traditional preparation methods—deep peeling, long boiling, careful selection—in favor of convenience and shelf life.

Our ancestors understood what science now confirms: plants defend themselves, and preparation matters.

Until next time,

Kashif Khan

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