Tomato leaves are not recommended for eating. While not acutely toxic to adults, they contain tomatine and solanine (glycoalkaloids) that can cause vomiting, cramps, and digestive upset. Some varieties have high lycopene, but no credible source advises direct consumption.
Tomato leaves are poisonous to dogs and cats. Ingestion can cause gastrointestinal distress, weakness, and cardiac effects. Keep pets away from plants.
Dr. Mercola has explored tomato leaves as a potential edible vaccine carrier, but this is experimental and not a dietary recommendation. Read the study.
Don't add tomato leaves to salads. Compost them instead. Focus on the fruit—the safe, nutritious part of the plant.
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