Green indicates toxicity. Only ripe vegetables should be consumed. Severe cases of poisoning are sporadic. Symptoms include a scratchy throat and digestive problems. However, an intake of approximately one milligram of glykoalkaloid per kilogram of body weight can lead to drowsiness, restlessness or rapid breathing.
The gut fulfils important tasks as an essential part of the digestive tract. The small intestine, for example, ensures that nutrients are absorbed into the blood. In the large intestine, salts and fluids are removed from the food. In addition to good digestion, good gut function affects overall health. The gut microbiome plays an essential role in this. This complex ecosystem of microorganisms is found in the digestive tract, but mainly in the gut. Numerous bacteria, fungi, viruses and other microbes live in symbiotic communities.