This post is directed towards food concerns as related to mold. Mold is in our air, it plays a beneficial role in our ecosystem. We need mold, but do we need it in our food? Let this sink in - We cannot always control if we have mycotoxins in our food, we can control what foods we eat. If you think mold may be contributing to your health related issues, it's time to start thinking about your diet. Consuming any mycotoxin is never a good idea, so a diet consisting of foods with a higher probability of containing mycotoxins would not be considered wise. You are what you eat, never forget it! Now to get a bit more clinical. Definition of Mycotoxic - Pertaining to or emanating from a mycotoxin. Definition of Mycotoxin - Mycotoxin (from the Greek word (mykes) "fungus") Definition of Toxin - From the Greek word toxikon, lit. (poison) is a poisonous substance produced by living cells or organisms. Mycotoxins cause a wide range of health prob...
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