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How mycotoxins affect fertility — Whalespan

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How mycotoxins affect fertility

Paul Saladino7m · 2022-02-10

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✓Well SupportedCorn flakes are nutrient-poor, mold-laden, and may negatively impact libido and sperm quality.✓Well SupportedPoor sperm quality in some Seventh-day Adventists may be due to plant pesticides and mold toxins in their diet.✓Well SupportedMycotoxins like ochratoxin and zearalenone can negatively affect male fertility by damaging Sertoli cells.◐Partially SupportedMycotoxins can damage testicular cells and affect female hormone balance and egg production.◐Partially Supported

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Animal-based diets, by cutting out high mold foods, may improve fertility.

◐Partially SupportedXenoestrogens, phytoestrogens, and mold toxins can negatively impact the endocrine system.

◐Partially SupportedChlorella has been shown in a study to reduce the transfer of toxins to a fetus and via breast milk.

◐Partially SupportedMycotoxin exposure can lead to reduced IQ in children and fertility issues and teratogenic effects in women.

◐Partially SupportedA carnivore-ish diet and detoxification of mycotoxins can enable women to conceive.

◐Partially SupportedMillions of children are born with mycotoxins in their bodies due to maternal mold exposure or being born into moldy environments.

◐Partially SupportedWomen undergoing mycotoxin detoxification protocols may conceive during the process, and gentle binders can be continued safely throughout pregnancy.

◐Partially SupportedMycotoxin load is directly correlated with issues in serotonin levels and can impact fertility in women aged 40-42.

◐Partially SupportedPregnant women can take binders during pregnancy to reduce the transfer of toxins to the baby and through breast milk, improving the child's health.

◐Partially SupportedElevated mycotoxins like zearalenone can affect estrogen levels, leading to PMS, irritability, anxiety, low self-esteem, and chronic worry.

◐Partially SupportedWomen experiencing fertility issues should investigate mycotoxins, which can be detected via a simple fasted urine test.

◐Partially SupportedMycotoxins are carcinogenic, immunotoxic, and can target kidneys and the nervous system.