Here is an overview of common mycotoxins produced by known molds and the most effective natural binding agents for clearing them from the body:
## Mycotoxins and Their Fungal Sources
### Aspergillus
– Aflatoxins
– Ochratoxins
– Sterigmatocystin
– Gliotoxin
### Penicillium
– Ochratoxin
– Patulin
### Fusarium
– Zearalenone
– Fumonisin
– Deoxynivalenol (DON)
– T-2 toxin
### Alternaria
– Alternariol
– Tenuazonic acid
### Stachybotrys
– Satratoxins
– Macrocyclic trichothecenes (including verrucarin A and roridin E)
## Effective Natural Binding Agents
### Activated Charcoal
– Effective for: Aflatoxins, ochratoxins, zearalenone, trichothecenes
### Bentonite Clay
– Effective for: Aflatoxins, zearalenone, ochratoxin A, gliotoxin, trichothecenes
### Zeolite
– Effective for: Aflatoxins, ochratoxins, zearalenone
### Saccharomyces boulardii
– Effective for: Gliotoxin
– Also reduces growth of Aspergillus and Fusarium molds
### Chlorella
– Effective for: Aflatoxins, ochratoxin A, zearalenone, deoxynivalenol, T-2 toxin
### Pectin (Modified Citrus Pectin)
– Effective for: General toxin binding, though less specific research on mycotoxins
### Chitosan
– Effective for: Fusarium toxins (fumonisins, deoxynivalenol), aflatoxins, ochratoxin A, zearalenone
### Glucomannan (from yeast cell walls)
– Effective for: Aflatoxins, ochratoxin A, zearalenone, T-2 toxin
### Propolmannan (soluble fiber)
– Effective for: Aflatoxins, ochratoxins, zearalenone, gliotoxin, trichothecenes
### Lactobacillus strains
– Effective for: Aflatoxins (especially B1), zearalenone
It’s important to note that while these natural binding agents can be effective, the choice of binder should be tailored to the specific mycotoxins present and individual health considerations. A combination approach using multiple binders may be most effective for addressing a broad spectrum of mycotoxins[1][3][6][9].
Citations:
[1] https://www.envirohealth.co/articles/common-mycotoxin-molds
[2] https://www.mold-help.org/mycotoxin-list/
[3] https://mosaicdx.com/resource/8-binders-for-mycotoxins/
[4] https://www.traywellness.com/blog/beneficial-binders-for-detoxification
[5] https://mosaicdx.com/resource/comprehensive-guide-to-mycotoxin-binders/
[6] https://rhealthc.com/restoration-healthcare-recommends/toxin-binders-in-the-detox-process/
[7] https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6989347/
[8] https://www.thepigsite.com/articles/available-solutions-for-mycotoxin-binding
[9] https://vashtikanahele.com/best-binders-mold-toxicity-mycotoxins/
[10] https://mosaicdx.com/resource/more-binders-for-mycotoxins/
[11] https://nufoer.com/en/mycotoxins-control/
[12] https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC2635619/