Sammy: For my arthritis, I am going to try my aunt’s diet: large amounts of wheat germ and garlic. She was able to move more easily right after she started that diet.
Pat: When my brother began that diet, his arthritis got worse. But he has been doing much better since he stopped eating vegetables in the nightshade family, such as tomatoes and peppers.
Which of the following, if true, would provide a basis for explaining the fact that Sammy’s aunt and Pat’s brother had contrasting experiences with the same diet?