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Amanda, Licensed Counselor / MS Functional Medicine
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Mycotoxins can interfere with mineral metabolism and absorption through several mechanisms: Binding to Minerals: Certain mycotoxins can chemically bind to minerals, creating complexes that are not easily absorbed in the gastrointestinal tract. This reduces the bioavailability of essential minerals. Altering Gut Flora: Mycotoxins can change the composition of the gut microbiota, which plays a significant role in nutrient absorption, including minerals. Impairing Intestinal Integrity: Some mycotoxins can damage the intestinal lining, reducing its ability to absorb nutrients effectively. This can lead to mineral malabsorption. Enzyme Inhibition: Mycotoxins can inhibit enzymes that are essential for the metabolic processes involved in mineral utilization. For example, some mycotoxins interfere with enzymes that help mobilize calcium from bone. Immune System Impact: Chronic exposure to mycotoxins can weaken the immune system, leading to conditions that can further impair nutrient absorption. Interaction with Transport Proteins: Some mycotoxins can interfere with the proteins responsible for transporting minerals into and out of cells, affecting intracellular mineral concentrations. Hormonal Disruption: Certain mycotoxins act as endocrine disruptors and may interfere with hormones that regulate mineral balance, like parathyroid hormone and calcitonin. #histamine #mastcell #mastcellactivationsyndrome #cirs #moldillness #moldtoxicity #lyme #lymedisease #chronicstress #adrenalfatigue #burnout #allergies #chronicallergies #allergic #allergicreaction #rootcause #parasitecleanse #healing #healed #copper #coppertoxicity #estrogen #estrogendominance #estrogendetox #hormonalimbalance #liver #liverdetox #guthealing #digestive #healthegut