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What are the harmful effects of tomatine on the body?

  You can't eat ripe and unripe tomatoes. There are many harmful effects of eating such tomatoes, such as poor taste, lack of proper nutrients, and the presence of toxic tomatine, which can easily lead to poisoning, nausea, vomiting, delayed flow and general weakness, etc. Severe cases can also endanger the life of the Lord.    Identify ripe tomatoes -  Ripe tomatoes are mostly listed in the opposite season, regardless of the size of the whole body is red, the appearance of the color difference is very small, the feel is very hard, the appearance of multi-faceted.    Naturally ripe tomatoes are somewhat greenish-green around the tip, soft and rounded in appearance.    The most direct way to identify tomatoes is to break them open and look at them. Naturally ripe tomatoes are red on the outside and red on the long seeded parts, with earthy yellow seeds and red, juicy flesh. Ripe tomatoes tend to be red-skinned and green-seeded, or not yet long-seed...

Raw tomatoes can cause death when eaten raw because they contain the highly toxic substance lobeline?

 Refutation: Tomatoes, which belong to the Solanaceae family (genus solanum), and the potatoes and eggplants we normally see belong to the Solanaceae family. Solanine, or solanine (chemical formula C45H73NO15, named because it was first found in lobelia), is commonly produced by plants in the Solanaceae family. Lobeline is toxic to insects and animals, and is a glycoalkaloids produced by the plant's own defense. The mechanism of toxicity of lobeline is mainly through the inhibition of cholinesterase activity and causes toxic reactions in humans, and the main manifestations of poisoning are gastrointestinal and nervous system disorders. A study has shown that an intake of 2-5 mg/kg of lobeline in humans can cause toxic symptoms, while an intake of 3-6 mg/kg can be fatal. Symptoms usually appear 8 to 12 hours after ingestion, and may occur as soon as 10 minutes after eating foods high in lobeline. Tomatoes also contain some amount of glycoside alkaloids, but this alkaloid is not lobe...

What is the harm of Solanine to human body

 Solanine generally refers to lobotropin, which may be harmful to human body such as oral discomfort, gastrointestinal discomfort and head discomfort. Specific analysis is as follows: 1. oral discomfort: lobotropin is a toxic substance produced by potatoes after sprouting, turning green and festering, if only a small amount is consumed, it may cause oral discomfort, such as tongue numbness, itching, pain, etc. 2. Gastrointestinal discomfort: after eating potatoes containing lobotropin, may also stimulate the gastrointestinal tract, causing gastrointestinal discomfort, specifically abdominal pain, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, acid reflux, etc. 3. Head discomfort: If consumed in large quantities, it may also involve the head, headache, dizziness, tinnitus, photophobia and other symptoms of head discomfort, and may even appear coma, shock and other more serious symptoms. In addition, if the above-mentioned situation occurs, it is recommended to immediately induce vomiting and, if neces...

Symptoms of tomato poisoning

 In general, the symptoms of tomato poisoning mainly include gastrointestinal discomfort, indigestion, neurological weakness, etc. Patients are advised to seek immediate medical attention and be treated by controlling dietary habits and using medications under the guidance of a doctor. 1. Gastrointestinal discomfort: tomatoes contain lycopene, consuming too many tomatoes can lead to gastrointestinal discomfort, such as nausea, vomiting discomfort, and lycopene can also cause irritation to the mucous membrane of the gastrointestinal tract, leading to abdominal pain, diarrhea symptoms, it is recommended to immediately seek medical attention, a clear diagnosis, and under the guidance of a doctor for appropriate treatment. 2. Indigestion: tomatoes themselves are rich in nutrients, containing many potassium, calcium and other trace elements, and tomatoes also contain more dietary fiber, consuming too much fiber, will affect the peristalsis of the gastrointestinal tract, resulting in ind...

Tomatine is slightly toxic

 As mentioned above Tomatine is slightly toxic, mainly in the eating of unripe tomatoes, if you accidentally eat such tomatoes, the best way to deal with them is to mash raw green beans and drink cool white water. Of course, if the situation is not serious, you can also take honey, but if the poisoning is serious or suggest that you go to the doctor. Tomatine is also commonly used in research experiments as a Chinese medicine standard and is recommended to be stored at 2-8°C, airtight and protected from light.