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How do I know if I have mold toxicity? — Whalespan

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How do I know if I have mold toxicity?

Paul Saladino9m · 2022-02-13

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✓Well SupportedIndividuals with a genetic predisposition that impairs their ability to detoxify mold toxins can experience negative health effects from moldy environments.◐Partially SupportedA three-year-old diagnosed with autism had significantly elevated levels of gliotoxin (15,893 vs. reference <200) and ochratoxin (74 vs. reference <4).◐Partially SupportedIf shortness of breath is present and COVID-19 tests are negative, mold exposure should be considered as a potential cause.◐Partially SupportedThe VCS test is a free tool to assess visual contrast sensitivity, which can be indicative of mold exposure.Partially Supported

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A study found that 95% of chronic fatigue patients had at least one mycotoxin in their urine.

◐Partially SupportedMold toxicity can be assessed using a urine test to identify specific mold toxins.

✓Well SupportedUrine tests can identify specific mycotoxins and their sources like grains, wine, coffee, or environmental exposure.

◐Partially SupportedHigh rates of mold exposure can overwhelm the body's detoxification capacity and potentially limit progress in preventing disease.

◐Partially SupportedIndividuals with high mold sensitivity may experience depression, anxiety, dizziness, or spaciness when exposed to moldy environments.

◐Partially SupportedToxin-induced loss of tolerance (TILT) leads to increased sensitivity to toxins.

◐Partially SupportedAn army test can be used to assess mold in the house.

◐Partially SupportedIndividuals in closed buildings exposed to mold who test positive for mycotoxins and are not detoxifying them well should continue with a detox protocol.

◐Partially SupportedTaking one capsule of activated charcoal nightly is a simple, cheap, and effective method for improving health.

◐Partially SupportedBlurry vision around age 40 can be a symptom of accumulated mycotoxin exposure.

◐Partially SupportedAdditional repair work to the gut and brain chemistry may be necessary after detoxification to fully heal.

◐Partially SupportedRed eyes and light sensitivity can be symptoms of mold toxicity.

◐Partially SupportedBinders are recommended for lifelong use to help manage ongoing exposure to toxins, including mold.

◐Partially SupportedSources of mold toxins include grains, wine, coffee, moldy grapes, and the home environment.

◐Partially SupportedImpaired nitric oxide synthase can lead to reduced blood flow to the eyes, causing difficulty in detecting contrast and potentially contributing to vision issues.

◐Partially SupportedMemory issues can be a symptom of mold toxicity.

◐Partially SupportedConsider mold exposure as a contributing factor to not thriving after evaluating other lifestyle aspects.

◐Partially SupportedIt took two years to completely clear mycotoxins from his wife, indicating that complete detoxification may be possible.

◐Partially SupportedPaul Saladino takes activated charcoal, silica, pectin, or fulvic acids nightly before bed.

◐Partially SupportedMold toxicity and Lyme disease can exacerbate each other due to their shared effect of chronically suppressing the immune system.