RealTime Laboratories’ Expert Talks About Mycotoxin Dangers
The exact impact mycotoxins may have on a person will vary based upon the type of molecule involved in the exposure and the level of contamination evidenced, as well as other factors.
Carrollton, TX, June 15, 2017 --(PR.com)-- Multiple studies have shown that exposure to indoor mold can have serious and negative impacts on human health. What many people may not realize, however, is that mold doesn’t have to be the highly publicized “black” variety to pose serious risks. Mycotoxins produced by many other types of molds and fungithat thrive in water-damaged indoor environments are also linked with serious health conditions, making testing and mitigation crucial for safeguarding people.
“Mycotoxins are small molecules that are produced by toxigenic mold strains commonly found in homes and buildings that have suffered water damage,” explains Dr. Dennis Hooper, laboratory director at RealTime Laboratories. “These toxic molecules can enter the human body through inhalation, ingestion and skin contact. When mycotoxins capable of harming humans are involved in exposure, they may promote the development of chronic conditions or potentially life-threatening acute illnesses.”
The exact impacts mycotoxins may have on a person will vary based upon the type of molecule involved in the exposure and the level of contamination evidenced, as well as other factors. Some of the health conditions and concerns mycotoxins have been associated with include neurotoxicity, depression, chronic fatigue syndrome, some forms of cancer, acute pulmonary hemorrhage and aplastic anemia, as well as others concerns.
“Exposure to harmful mycotoxins may cause a number of problems in human cell function,” says Dr. Hooper. “The effects are well-documented in laboratory studies. Presence of harmful mycotoxins in the body does indicate a need for those exposed to seek out medical advice.”
When exposure to mycotoxins is the suspected cause of illness, confirmation of contamination may lead to more effective treatments. If contamination is suspected without symptoms present, mycotoxin screening panels may help affected individuals avoid further exposure while potentially lowering risks for the development of associated health conditions.
“Mold is a perfectly natural organism found in the environment,” says Dr. Hooper. “When it develops in indoor spaces, however, the mycotoxins produced can create serious health concerns. If contamination is suspected, testing can provide patients and their doctors with critical information to safeguard health.”
To find out more about mycotoxins and the impacts they may have on the body, visit RealTimeLab.com online.
About RealTime Laboratories Inc.
RealTime Labs (RTL) is the only clinical laboratory certified by CAP and CLIA to perform mycotoxin testing on humans. The test uses human urine and we perform an ELISA test to determine the presence or absence of 15 of the most toxic mycotoxins. The tests are generally ordered and given to the patient during an office visit. To date, more than 100,000 tests have been performed and our provider base is over 2000 physicians.
“Mycotoxins are small molecules that are produced by toxigenic mold strains commonly found in homes and buildings that have suffered water damage,” explains Dr. Dennis Hooper, laboratory director at RealTime Laboratories. “These toxic molecules can enter the human body through inhalation, ingestion and skin contact. When mycotoxins capable of harming humans are involved in exposure, they may promote the development of chronic conditions or potentially life-threatening acute illnesses.”
The exact impacts mycotoxins may have on a person will vary based upon the type of molecule involved in the exposure and the level of contamination evidenced, as well as other factors. Some of the health conditions and concerns mycotoxins have been associated with include neurotoxicity, depression, chronic fatigue syndrome, some forms of cancer, acute pulmonary hemorrhage and aplastic anemia, as well as others concerns.
“Exposure to harmful mycotoxins may cause a number of problems in human cell function,” says Dr. Hooper. “The effects are well-documented in laboratory studies. Presence of harmful mycotoxins in the body does indicate a need for those exposed to seek out medical advice.”
When exposure to mycotoxins is the suspected cause of illness, confirmation of contamination may lead to more effective treatments. If contamination is suspected without symptoms present, mycotoxin screening panels may help affected individuals avoid further exposure while potentially lowering risks for the development of associated health conditions.
“Mold is a perfectly natural organism found in the environment,” says Dr. Hooper. “When it develops in indoor spaces, however, the mycotoxins produced can create serious health concerns. If contamination is suspected, testing can provide patients and their doctors with critical information to safeguard health.”
To find out more about mycotoxins and the impacts they may have on the body, visit RealTimeLab.com online.
About RealTime Laboratories Inc.
RealTime Labs (RTL) is the only clinical laboratory certified by CAP and CLIA to perform mycotoxin testing on humans. The test uses human urine and we perform an ELISA test to determine the presence or absence of 15 of the most toxic mycotoxins. The tests are generally ordered and given to the patient during an office visit. To date, more than 100,000 tests have been performed and our provider base is over 2000 physicians.
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www.realtimelab.com
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972-492-0419
www.realtimelab.com
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