What are molds and mycotoxins?
We all know that molds are everywhere, but when an abundance of molds are indoors, given the right conditions they can cause serious health consequences. Molds are defined as microscopic forms of fungi. Mycotoxins are toxins produced by certain molds which are poisonous to animals and man. You can not watch the news or open the newspaper without watching or reading a story about how indoor molds have affected the health of students, workers, or homeowners. There have even been several episodes on families whose homes were invaded with molds which made them deathly sick on ABCs Extreme Makeover: Home Edition show. Indoor molds and the mycotoxins they produce have affected people from all walks of life and ages. They do not discriminate; even some well-known celebrities have been affected. Even if you cant see or smell them in your school, workplace, or residence these mycotoxins are capable of affecting you, your family, your co-workers, classmates, or loved ones health.
