Can You Eat Tomatoes If You Have Lupus? Unpacking the Nightshade Debate
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While the Lupus Foundation of America states there is no solid scientific evidence universally linking nightshade vegetables like tomatoes to inflammation and flares, some individuals with lupus report experiencing an increase in symptoms after consumption. Understanding the nightshade controversy and how your body specifically reacts is key when determining if you can eat tomatoes if you have lupus.