MycoToxin Test

£490.00

The GPL-MycoTOX is a comprehensive mycotoxin test that screens for eleven mycotoxins and
forty species of mould.

Mycotoxins (toxins from mould) are some of the most prevalent toxins in the environment. Mycotoxins are metabolites produced by fungi like mould, which can infest buildings, vehicles, and food. Most mycotoxin exposures are airborne. Food may be a major source of mycotoxins, especially grains such as rice, corn, wheat, rye, and barley. Many grains that are harvested have been found to be contaminated with mycotoxins but little of such harvests are discarded and are frequently sold for animal feeds such as dog food or feed for farm animals. Fungi can grow on surfaces all around our homes. These fungi then release mycotoxins into the environment causing symptoms of many different chronic diseases. Mycotoxins pose significant health risks due to their toxic effects and widespread presence in food and the environment. Most often the exposure leads to chronic toxicity which can manifest with different symptoms that can vary based on the type of mycotoxin, the level and duration of exposure, and individual susceptibility. 

Mycotoxin buildup can cause liver and kidney damage, immunotoxicity, hormonal disruptions and have an impact on the nervous system. Some systemic symptoms linked to mycotoxin exposure include fever, chronic fatigue, muscle and joint pain, weight loss, frequent infections, allergic reactions and skin rashes. Respiratory symptoms like coughing and wheezing or shortness of breath can occur as well. Furthermore,  there could be symptoms of abdominal pain, loss of appetite, abnormal bowel movements and even heart disease.

Studies suggest that there is a connection between neurological conditions such as autism, Alzheimer’s disease, multiple sclerosis, and Parkinson’s disease and mycotoxin exposure.
Another study of patients with chronic fatigue found that all the patients had high levels of mycotoxins in their urine.