Guest guest Posted March 12, 2010 Report Share Posted March 12, 2010 Toxicology of mycotoxins Book Series Experientia Supplementum ISSN 1023-294X Volume Volume 100 Book Molecular, Clinical and Environmental Toxicology Publisher Birkhäuser Basel DOI 10.1007/978-3-7643-8338-1 Copyright 2010 ISBN 978-3-7643-8337-4 (Print) 978-3-7643-8338-1 (Online) DOI 10.1007/978-3-7643-8338-1_2 Pages 31-63 Subject Collection Biomedical and Life Sciences SpringerLink Date Monday, March 01, 2010 http://www.springerlink.com/content/px32071j15177316/ PDF (294.5 KB)Free Preview Experientia Supplementum Molecular, Clinical and Environmental Toxicology Volume 2: Clinical Toxicology 10.1007/978-3-7643-8338-1_2 s Luch Toxicology of mycotoxins R. M. Paterson1 and Lima1 (1) Centre of Biological Engineering, IBB-Institute for Biotechnology and Bioengineering, Universidade do Minho, 4710-057 Braga, Portugal Abstract Humans are exposed to mycotoxins via ingestion, contact and inhalation. This must have occurred throughout human history and led to severe outbreaks. Potential diseases range from akakabio-byo to stachybotryotoxicosis and cancer. The known molecular bases of toxicology run the gamut of 23 compounds, from aflatoxins (AFs) to zearalenone, ochratoxin A and deoxynivalenol. Ergotism is one of the oldest recognized mycotoxicosis, although mycotoxin science only commenced in the 1960s with the discovery of AFs in turkey feed. AFs are carcinogenic. Some others are suspected carcinogens. The effects of mycotoxins are acute or chronic in nature. Mycotoxins are well known in the scientific community, although they have a low profile in the general population. An incongruous situation occurs in United States where mycotoxins from " moldy homes " are considered to be a significant problem, although there is a general debate about seriousness. This contrasts with the thousands of deaths from mycotoxins that occur, even now, in the technologically less developed countries (e.g., Indonesia, China, and Africa). Mycotoxins are more toxic than pesticides. Studies are moving from whole animal work to investigating the biochemical mechanisms in isolated cells, and the mechanisms of toxicity at the molecular level are being elucidated. The stereochemical nature of AFs has been shown to be important. In addition, the effect of multiple mycotoxins is being increasingly investigated, which will more accurately represent the situation in nature. It is anticipated that more fungal metabolites will be recognized as dangerous toxins and permitted statutory levels will decrease in the future. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- R. M. Paterson Email: russell.paterson@... Lima Email: micoteca@... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 12, 2010 Report Share Posted March 12, 2010 Has anyone here tried detoxing so the body can better handle the toxin load from the mycotoxins? It seems helping the liver, spleen, kidneys and skin do their job more effectively would help reduce the reactions to these mycotoxins. I detox with extreme caution after experiencing several healing crisis. Currently my healing regimen includes drinking Cats Claw tea to boost the beneficial bacteria and immune system while targeting the bad bacteria, viruses, etc. I make this tea by simmering dried Cats Claw " twigs " (aka Uncaria), straining, then sipping the hot tea. The liquids can be simmered longer to reduce then added to honey to make a cat's claw syrup. I'm curious if anyone else has been successful using detox and/or natural methods to deal with the toxin loads. Jeri Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 13, 2010 Report Share Posted March 13, 2010 Jeri, Does cat's claw boost beneifcial bacteria? I always thought that it was great helping the body get rid of viruses, bacteria, spirocetes, etc. But never heard about it being beneficial for the good critters. Does that also include Samento? Up till now, I'd been going out of my way not to take it near any ingestion of probiotics. Any feedback would be appreciated. Thanks, Sam I detox with extreme caution after experiencing several healing crisis. Currently my healing regimen includes drinking Cats Claw tea to boost the beneficial bacteria and immune system while targeting the bad bacteria, viruses, etc. I make this tea by simmering dried Cats Claw " twigs " (aka Uncaria), straining, then sipping the hot tea. The liquids can be simmered longer to reduce then added to honey to make a cat's claw syrup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 13, 2010 Report Share Posted March 13, 2010 Sam, I recently did see a reference indicating Cat's Claw helps beneficial bacteria. I'm looking for the reference now. Here are other references on this herbal while I'm seeking the specific reference for you. http://www.kcweb.com/herb/catsclaw.htm http://www.rain-tree.com/catclaw.htm http://www.herbwisdom.com/herb-cats-claw.html http://www.canceractive.com/cancer-active-page-link.aspx?n=1928 & Title=Cats%20Cla\ w%20Uno%20de%20Gato http://www.umm.edu/altmed/articles/cats-claw-000229.htm Okay, HERE we go! great article, though not much on Cat's Claw / Uncaria http://www.positivehealth.com/article-view.php?articleid=479 I'm still not finding the reference on cat's claw helping beneficial bacteria. It's out there somewhere, I just saw it this week. When I see it again I'll post it for you. Jeri On Sat, Mar 13, 2010 at 2:46 PM, Sam <yaddayadda53@...> wrote: > > > Jeri, > > Does cat's claw boost beneifcial bacteria? I always thought that it was > great helping the body get rid of viruses, bacteria, spirocetes, etc. But > never heard about it being beneficial for the good critters. Does that also > include Samento? Up till now, I'd been going out of my way not to take it > near any ingestion of probiotics. Any feedback would be appreciated. > > Thanks, > Sam > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 14, 2010 Report Share Posted March 14, 2010 Thanks very much for this info, Jeri. Look forward to the other on it's effect on beneficial bacteria if you can find it. Thanks again,Sam --- On Sat, 3/13/10, Jeri Zerr <jerizerr@...> wroteSam, I recently did see a reference indicating Cat's Claw helps beneficial bacteria. I'm looking for the reference now. Here are other references on this herbal while I'm seeking the specific reference for you. http://www.kcweb. com/herb/ catsclaw. htm http://www.rain- tree.com/ catclaw.htm http://www.herbwisd om.com/herb- cats-claw. html http://www.cancerac tive.com/ cancer-active- page-link. aspx?n=1928 & Title=Cats% 20Claw%20Uno% 20de%20Gato http://www.umm. edu/altmed/ articles/ cats-claw- 000229.htm Okay, HERE we go! great article, though not much on Cat's Claw / Uncaria http://www.positive health.com/ article-view. php?articleid= 479 I'm still not finding the reference on cat's claw helping beneficial bacteria. It's out there somewhere, I just saw it this week. When I see it again I'll post it for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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