mycotoxin
noun
my·co·tox·in
ˌmī-kə-ˈtäk-sən 
: a toxic substance produced by a fungus and especially a mold
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According to medical records Montgomery provided to the Statesman, Elijah Montgomery had high levels heavy metals, environmental toxins and harmful mycotoxin compounds in his body from mold and fungi.
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Nick Rosenberger, Idaho Statesman, 13 Jan. 2025
Many of the commercial grade coffees available in the market today are laced with mycotoxins, pesticides, molds, and harmful chemicals that compromise kidney, brain, immune, and digestive function.
—Bianca Salonga, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
Consuming mycotoxins can cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and skin irritation.
—Sarah Hudgens, Health, 4 Oct. 2024
Mold on rice can harbor harmful mycotoxins, which can cause a range of health issues, including nausea, respiratory problems, and, in extreme cases, liver damage.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 2 Dec. 2024
Some of these mycotoxins can cause immediate poisoning and liver damage.
—Sarah Hudgens, Health, 4 Oct. 2024
People often directly consume mycotoxins when mold grows on food.
—Sarah Hudgens, Health, 4 Oct. 2024
And then there’s the risk of exposure to mycotoxins—toxic compounds that can cause everything from gastrointestinal distress to neurological problems, Dr. Detwiler explains.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 11 July 2024
Keep your yard clean of fallen fruit; moldy oranges are toxic to dogs because of the mycotoxins, Watkins says.
—Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 25 Jan. 2024
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Nick Rosenberger, Idaho Statesman, 13 Jan. 2025
Many of the commercial grade coffees available in the market today are laced with mycotoxins, pesticides, molds, and harmful chemicals that compromise kidney, brain, immune, and digestive function.
—Bianca Salonga, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
Consuming mycotoxins can cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and skin irritation.
—Sarah Hudgens, Health, 4 Oct. 2024
Mold on rice can harbor harmful mycotoxins, which can cause a range of health issues, including nausea, respiratory problems, and, in extreme cases, liver damage.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 2 Dec. 2024
Some of these mycotoxins can cause immediate poisoning and liver damage.
—Sarah Hudgens, Health, 4 Oct. 2024
People often directly consume mycotoxins when mold grows on food.
—Sarah Hudgens, Health, 4 Oct. 2024
And then there’s the risk of exposure to mycotoxins—toxic compounds that can cause everything from gastrointestinal distress to neurological problems, Dr. Detwiler explains.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 11 July 2024
Keep your yard clean of fallen fruit; moldy oranges are toxic to dogs because of the mycotoxins, Watkins says.
—Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 25 Jan. 2024
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“Mycotoxin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mycotoxin. Accessed 16 Mar. 2025.
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