MycoTOX Profile Testing
Mold exposure is more common and dangerous than you may realize.
Mycotoxins are harmful substances made by certain species of mold. They are increasingly recognized as a global health threat. They can cause short-term and long-term health problems and are prevalent in various environments, including buildings, vehicles, and food. Exposure to mycotoxins can occur through dermal contact, inhalation, and ingestion, making it challenging to diagnose due to vague and varied symptoms.
How Can Someone Be Exposed to Mycotoxins?
Common routes of exposure include inhalation, dermal contact, and ingestion via commonly contaminated food sources such as corn, cereals, nuts, spices, fruits, coffee, meat, milk, and eggs. Mold contamination affects indoor materials like drywall, paint, wallpaper, and carpeting, posing various exposure routes. Excessive moisture in high-humidity areas or water-damaged buildings fosters the growth of mold, leading to the production of spores, cells, fragments, and volatile organic compounds, linked to a wide range of health hazards.
Key Features of the MycoTOX Profile
The MycoTOX Profile has been designed to help healthcare practitioners identify mycotoxin exposure and guide targeted prevention, treatment, and therapeutic strategies. Mycotoxins can cause adverse health effects with unclear symptoms. Testing for mycotoxins can safeguard your well-being by proactively identifying and addressing potential health risks that may otherwise go unnoticed.
