Do tomatoes aggravate arthritis?

I have been suffering from joint pain for over twenty years now and have eaten tomatoes in my dal and curry every single day. They have never made my pain worse. Do not stop eating healthy vegetables because of rumors.

I tried cutting out tomatoes for three weeks to see if my knee stiffness would reduce. Personally, I saw absolutely no difference in my symptoms, so I started eating them again because they add great flavor to food.

My mom was super worried about this too after reading something online! But her doctor told her that tomatoes actually contain anti-inflammatory compounds. So she eats them happily now and just focuses on her daily physiotherapy.

My teenager has juvenile arthritis and we asked her specialist about nightshades. The doctor said unless she is specifically allergic, there is no need to restrict tomatoes. Focus on a balanced diet and regular physical activity instead.

I agree, there is no scientific proof for this. Just eat them in normal quantities as part of your regular home-cooked meals.

Drinking warm turmeric milk daily helps more with joint inflammation than cutting out tomatoes. Tomatoes are full of antioxidants, but if you feel severe pain or swelling, please visit a doctor for proper diagnosis.