WHAT ARE
THEY?
Mycotoxins are the toxic chemical substances that certain types of molds produce. These fungal toxins are volatile organic compounds amongst other things.
ARE MYCOTOXINS DANGEROUS?
YAY OR NAY:
Yes. The toxic effect of mycotoxins on animal and human health is referred to as mycotoxicosis.
The most commonly induced diseases include liver cancer, kidney failure, and effects on the brain or nervous system.
HOW DO MYCOTOXINS GET INTO THE BODY?
Mycotoxins may enter the human and animal system in one of three ways. Ingestion, dermal, or inhalation.
The eyes are actually the easiest and most direct way that mycotoxins enter the body systems.
HOW LONG ARE MYCOTOXINS TOXIC FOR?
Mycotoxins are toxic for a very long time. According to experts, trichothecene mycotoxins can remain toxic for several years.
Trichothecenes can remain toxic for over a decade. Trichothecenes are probably the most long-lasting mycotoxin.
HOW DO YOU KILL MYCOTOXINS?
Not Alive...
Mycotoxins aren’t actually alive like mold spores. So when we talk about killing mycotoxins it really means breaking down mycotoxins and their toxicity so they are no longer dangerous to humans.
Ozone is supposed to kill most or all mycotoxins.
HEPA air filters are not effective at removing mycotoxins. Activated carbon filters can remove mycotoxins from the air however.
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