A healthy gut microbiome can eliminate mould mycotoxins

An extensive review of over 16,800 research papers discussed the two-way relationship between mycotoxins (mould) and our gut flora (microbiome).

It found that

  • The gut microbiota can eliminate mycotoxins naturally IF the host is healthy with a balanced gut microbiome

  • When unhealthy, the gut microbiome could be involved in the development of mycotoxosis, or diseases caused by the consumption of fungal-contaminated foods.

As background, we know that

  • A healthy microbiome defined as stable and diverse, is largely responsible for our overall health

  • Poor gut microbiota-related disease includes autism, asthma, colon cancer, Crohn’s, IBS, food allergies, cardiovascular disease, eczema, mental health disorders & more

  • The toxic effects of mycotoxins are they're carcinogenic (cancer), immunotoxic (immunity), mutagenic (genes), neurotoxic (brain), nephrotoxic (kidneys) & more

  • Mycotoxosis is largely unrecognised by the medical professions

The problem is that mycotoxins

  1. Cause problems in the gut, especially with the functioning of the thin intestinal epithelial lining, important as a protective barrier and for nutrient absorption

  2. Can lead to an increase in gut pathogens (infections), weakening gut health

So which comes first? Mycotoxins or poor gut health?

We don’t know

But importantly, some gut microbes 'AID THE MYCOTOXIN REMOVAL PROCESS BY METABOLISING OR BINDING TO THE MYCOTOXINS’.

This means that by improving your gut health you're minimising your vulnerability to mycotoxin damage, and support a quicker and full recovery.

How do you achieve microbial health? Eat real food, avoid OTC drugs, lower stress, minimise plant-food toxins while maximising fibre and live foods. And do a gut protocol if needed.

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