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Some of these foods naturally contain natural stimulants. There are tomatoes which contain nicotine and potatoes which contain benzodiazepines.
Stimulants are usually found in drugs used to increase physical activity and alertness by increasing heart and respiratory movements and improving brain function.
This substance works on the central nervous system, so it can stimulate the body both mentally and physically. However, if excessive it can cause dangerous effects or overdose.
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These stimulants are naturally also found in food. However, the amount is in low concentration, so it is not dangerous.
Quoted from Cracked (11/30/24) here are 4 foods that naturally contain stimulants:
1. Tomato
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Nicotine is known as a stimulant substance commonly contained in cigarettes. This substance is also naturally contained in tomatoes.
In one tomato there is 42.8 grams of nicotine. However, if tomatoes have been cooked or processed, the nicotine content is reduced to 4.1 grams.
This amount is much less than that contained in tobacco. According to scientists, this is not dangerous because the amount is small.
Even tomatoes can help reverse lung damage caused by smoking. Remembering that tomatoes are also high in antioxidants, reports The Health Site.
2. Potatoes
Scientists discovered that potatoes contain benzodiazepines. Benzodiazepines are substances that are classified as sedatives or sedatives.
Scientists discovered the natural content of benzodiazepines in potatoes in the 1980s. However, the amount is in low concentration, so it is not dangerous.
What is dangerous is the solanine content in potatoes. Solanine is an alkaloid that is colorless and has a bitter taste. When the level reaches more than 0.1, potatoes cannot be eaten.
Reporting from Medical News Today, the solanine content can cause several symptoms of illness, such as fever, headache, diarrhea, poisoning, vomiting and slow breathing.
Foods that contain natural stimulants are on the next page.
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