Nightshade vegetables — even the name is ominous. Some people believe they exacerbate arthritis and can cause inflammation. So, should we avoid them?In today’s short episode of ZOE Science & Nutrition, Jonathan and Will ask: What are nightshade vegetables, and how can they benefit our bodies?Download our FREE guide — Top 10 Tips to Live Healthier: https://zoe.com/freeguideStudies referenced in the episode: Potato glycoalkaloids and adverse effects in humans: an ascending dose study  Effect of red pepper on symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome: preliminary study  Treatment of arthritis with topical capsaicin: a double-blind trial  In defence of potatoes: How resistant starch from potatoes affects the gut microbiota  Health benefits of eating tomatoes emerge  Episode transcripts are available here.Want to create your own podcast? Contact Fascinate Productions to bring it to life.