Salmonella typhimurium is a pathogenic Gram-negative bacteria predominately found in the intestinal lumen. Its toxicity is due to an outer membrane consisting largely of lipopolysaccharides (LPS) which protect the bacteria from the environment.
Nightshade vegetables are plant foods that grow at night instead of during the day, such as potatoes and tomatoes. They offer the body a variety of vitamins and minerals but can also cause pain in certain individuals. These foods may also aggravate pre-existing conditions, such as osteoarthritis and fibromyalgia.
Solanine is the toxin (Glycoalkaloid Poison) contained in all nightshade plants such as tomatoes, potatoes, and goji berries. It can occur naturally in any part of the plant, including the leaves, fruit, and tubers. Solanine has fungicidal and pesticidal properties. Again, it is one of the plantâs natural defenses. [As it turns out, the healthy divine little blueberry fruits are not a nightshade plant, but they do contain solanine.