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How much potato can actually cause birth defect? i heard potato contains solanine. i usually eat 5 potatos a week in my first few weeks of pregnancy

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Dr. Lynne Weixel answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

Blighted Tots = bad: Avoid greenish potatoes - they have solamine the problem is a blight. Five may be a fair amount, but if they are healthy it should be okay. Cut back to avoid anxiety - it can do more harm than a potato.

Dr Davis agreed

Answered 10/19/2013

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Dr. Jay Park answered

No cause-effect: Must be an old wives tale. No scientific base.

Dr Pappas and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 12/13/2013

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