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Where can humans get exposed to mold toxins? — Whalespan

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Where can humans get exposed to mold toxins?

Paul Saladino7m · 2022-02-09

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✓Well SupportedHunter-gatherer groups with minimal food storage likely had much lower exposure to fungal toxins compared to populations storing grains.◐Partially SupportedMold exposure is primarily from the environment (buildings), with a smaller contribution from food (estimated 10%).◐Partially SupportedStored and dried foods can be sources of mold exposure.◐Partially SupportedPeople may feel worse at home than in commercial buildings due to increased exposure to indoor mold and off-gassing materials.Partially Supported

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Commercial buildings with concrete floors, minimalist decor, stainless steel, and large windows are considered mold-safe environments.

◐Partially SupportedOchratoxin A is a mycotoxin found in many foods including corn, wheat, rice, grapes, apples, nuts, coffee beans, milk, cheese, eggs, fish, pork, and poultry.

◐Partially SupportedIndividuals with access to good quality meats in developed countries can reduce ochratoxin exposure by eliminating grains from their diet.

◐Partially SupportedOchratoxin is a mycotoxin produced by Aspergillus mold as a defense mechanism.

◐Partially SupportedExposure to ochratoxin, a mycotoxin, comes from various foods including cereals (44%), wine (10%), coffee (9%), beer (7%), cacao (5%), meat (3%), and spices (3%).

◐Partially SupportedEuropean Commission estimates significant adult exposure to ochratoxin, with 44% exposure reported.

◐Partially SupportedThe Neolithic Revolution, characterized by grain cultivation and pastoralism, may have led to increased exposure to mold toxins and defense chemicals like lectins.

◐Partially SupportedPeople in developing countries are most affected by ochratoxin exposure from mycotoxin-contaminated staple foods.

◐Partially SupportedConsuming fresh, non-moldy strawberries minimizes ochratoxin exposure.