Nicotine is a natural element found in the tobacco plant as well as in other vegetables. Although it is little known, it is also present in tomatoes or potatoes, among others, in smaller amounts. Nicotine is not harmless and is contraindicated for certain people, in addition to generating addiction, but it is not the main cause of smoking-related diseases1. "Although it is little known, it is also present in tomatoes or potatoes, among others, in smaller quantities." It is other harmful chemicals found in cigarette smoke that are mainly responsible for generating these health problems. The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) in the United Kingdom has reported that it is ... [Read more]