For years I have discussed the effect of mold on the brain . Your brain is who you are. We must thank our brains for our personalities, our character and our ability to be happy. Unfortunately certain mold and its toxins can affect the performance of your brain. The toxins from mold called mycotoxins can adversely affect the blood brain barrier
There are several mycotoxins that can affect the brain Some of these are satratoxin, gliotoxin T2 toxin and ochratoxin. Gliotoxin and ochratoxin are from the black mold, Aspergillosis
There are universioty studies that have shown a clear lino between onchratoxin and the effects of the brain leading up to autism spectrum disorder. There have also been studies that have shown a clear association between onchratoxin and Alzheimer’s Disease and Parkinson’s Disease Equally thewre have been links to Multiple Sclerosis and Lou Gehrig’s Disease /Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis ( ALS)
A study on Alzheimer’s Disease showed that type 3 AZ called cortical is a result of the exposure to mycotoxins Another study showed that onchratoxin A from Aspergillosis resulted in demyelination This same neurotoxin causes neurotoxicity through mitochondria dependent cell death in brain astrocytes ( brain cells)
The question I often ask myself is why neurologists aren’t conducting mold testing .Perhaps neurologists do not believe in the studies or the testing. You cannot do mold testing in NY State ! I utilize mold testing in my office in Connecticut in all patients that present with a history of neurological disorders. In addition, I test heavy metal intoxication
We live in a toxic world. I must to this testing .