Mycotoxin
Mycotoxins
Toxic secondary metabolites of many fungal (mold) species known as mycotoxins are ubiquitous in our Environment. They interfere with cellular structures and important cellular processes. Most mycotoxins exert immunosuppressive effects, and many are cytotoxic (damaging to cells) and thus potentially damage skin, lungs, and the gut microbiome. Exposure can result in mitochondrial damage as well as glutathione depletion, damage macrophage system and raise sensitivity to bacterial endotoxins; and be associated with numerous health concerns.
- Common fungi sources of mycotoxins includes species as Fusarium,
Aspergillus, Peniccilium, Alternaria and Claviceps. - Exposure to mycotoxins may occur thru a variety of routes such as inhalation, ingestion, and dermal contact from airborne mold spores, food
contamination, and water damaged building environments.
At PROCHECK IAQ WE DETERMINE IF THE SOURCE OF YOUR MYCOTOXINS
ARE FROM YOUR HOME.
Susceptibility to mycotoxins is influenced by an individual’s age, sex, presence of other underlying diseases, and/or exposures, nutritional status and length of exposure.
Exposure to mycotoxins can have a potential widespread toxic effect and can impact the nervous system, reproductive system, gastrointestinal system, kidney and liver; some mycotoxins are known carcinogens.
IS IT MY HOME OR ME?
We prefer to have a report from your Wellness Provider inable to do a home mold test and/or a Mold and Indoor Air Quality Consultation.
What are Mycotoxins?
Toxic secondary metabolites of many fungal (mold) species known as mycotoxins are ubiquitous in our Environment. They interfere with cellular structures and important cellular processes. Most mycotoxins exert immunosuppressive effects, and many are cytotoxic (damaging to cells) and thus potentially damage skin, lungs, and the gut microbiome. Exposure can result in mitochondrial damage as well as glutathione depletion, damage macrophage system and raise sensitivity to bacterial endotoxins; and be associated with numerous health concerns.
- Common fungi sources of mycotoxins includes species as Fusarium,
Aspergillus, Peniccilium, Alternaria and Claviceps. - Exposure to mycotoxins may occur thru a variety of routes such as inhalation, ingestion, and dermal contact from airborne mold spores, food
contamination, and water damaged building environments.
At PROCHECK IAQ WE DETERMINE IF THE SOURCE OF YOUR MYCOTOXINS
ARE FROM YOUR HOME.
Susceptibility to mycotoxins is influenced by an individual’s age, sex, presence of other underlying diseases, and/or exposures, nutritional status and length of exposure.
Exposure to mycotoxins can have a potential widespread toxic effect and can impact the nervous system, reproductive system, gastrointestinal system, kidney and liver; some mycotoxins are known carcinogens.
IS IT MY HOME OR ME?
We prefer to have a report from your Wellness Provider inable to do a home mold test and/or a Mold and Indoor Air Quality Consultation.