Various moulds like Aspergillus can produce toxic chemical compounds that damage cellular function. The mould itself can trigger immune reactions which drive inflammation, but mycotoxins have their own chemical properties when targeted against the kidneys and liver which can lead to detoxification interference. This lecture by Kurt N. Woeller, D.O. will discuss some of the mechanisms involved that underlie liver and kidney problems linked to certain mould toxins.
We know that the brain and the gut are intricately interrelated – indeed the gut is often referred to as our second brain. Exciting new developments in the arena of the gut-brain axis (GBA) – also referred to as the ‘psychobiome’ offers promise for many mental health disorders.