Satratoxin (IgE)

Sample type: Serum
Optimal result: 0 – 0.15 Units

Satratoxin can cause fatigue, headaches, nosebleeds, pulmonary hemorrhage, chest pain, moist dermatitis, and fever. It is neurotoxic and causes neurocognitive symptoms. Individuals exposed to Satratoxin can develop a chronic immune response (inflammation and oxidative stress) leading to neural damage.

Once the type of mold and mycotoxins have been identified, a treatment plan can be created. This may involve removing the source of the mold, such as fixing leaks or removing contaminated materials. It may also involve using medications or supplements to support the body's natural detoxification processes or to address specific health issues caused by mycotoxin exposure.

There are various natural supplements and medications that have been used to treat mycotoxin exposure, including binders such as activated charcoal, chlorella, and bentonite clay. It is important to note that the effectiveness of these treatments can vary and it is recommended to work with a qualified healthcare professional to develop a comprehensive treatment plan.

These water-soluble mycotoxins could produce airborne particles which could facilitate entry and release into respiratory airway tissue that may selectively induce apoptosis in olfactory sensory neurons in the nose (rhinitis) and brain(mild focal encephalitis).

Although epidemiological studies that specifically examine exposure to mycotoxins in indoor residential environments are relatively limited, there is substantial evidence of a relationship between mycotoxin exposure (via ingestion and inhalation) and adverse health effects in occupational (agricultural and food processing) settings and animal studies.

Satratoxin is a trichothecene mycotoxin mainly produced by Stachybotrys, also known as "black mold" and is one of the most potent mycotoxins that contribute to disorders associated with water-damaged buildings. It is known to cause neurotoxicity and inflammation in the brain, and induces apoptosis (= a certain cell death) of the olfactory sensory neurons (= located in the nasal epithelium, detect and transmit odorant information to the central nervous system).

Satratoxin can cause fatigue, headaches, nosebleeds, pulmonary hemorrhage, chest pain, moist dermatitis, and fever. It is neurotoxic and causes neurocognitive symptoms. Individuals exposed to Satratoxin can develop a chronic immune response (inflammation and oxidative stress) leading to neural damage.

Toxin producing molds are always present in water damaged homes or workplaces. There is a great deal of accepted evidence and proof in medical science that is non-controversial on mycotoxin exposure causing immune dysregulation, neurological disorders, cancer, and many other health issues.

References:

Kuhn DM, Ghannoum MA. Indoor mold, toxigenic fungi, and Stachybotrys chartarum: infectious disease perspective. Clin Microbiol Rev. 2003 Jan;16(1):144-72. doi: 10.1128/CMR.16.1.144-172.2003. PMID: 12525430; PMCID: PMC145304.

Links:

https://www.hud.gov/sites/dfiles/HH/documents/HUD_Mold_Paper_Final_11-20-12.pdf

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