Water damaged buildings create a toxic biochemical stew

Water damaged buildings – unless fixed and remediated properly and contaminated goods dealt with – can be filled with a complex biochemical stew that harms the health of people (and animals).

a toxic & complex biochemical stew

These components include...

• Fungi related i.e. mould and its fragments like some Aspergillus and Stachybotrys strains

• Bacteria and its fragments e.g. Mycoplasma, Actinobacteria, Chlamydia

• Inflammagens e.g. Beta Glucans

• Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) i.e. organic, chemical and from building materials

• Endotoxins and LPS i.e. inflammatory gut damaging toxins

• Actinomycetes, a particularly harmful group of bacteria

• Particulates of all sizes

• And more...

more than just mycotoxins

This means it's much more than just mycotoxins that impacts our health. In fact, many are more damaging.

Exposure can lead to systemic disease and a range of symptoms from respiratory distress, cognitive impairment and fatigue to chronic inflammation. Prolonged exposure can contribute to more serious conditions.

Recognising and addressing the underlying causes i.e. remediating mould exposure and seeking appropriate health guidance, is essential for mitigating symptoms, preventing further health deterioration, recovering and regaining an improved quality of life.