Mycotoxins
What This Test Measures
Toxic mold metabolites (aflatoxin, ochratoxin, trichothecenes, etc.)
Conventional vs. Functional Optimal Range
The gap between these ranges is why you feel terrible with "normal" labs. Conventional medicine waits for disease. Functional medicine optimizes for health.
Gabriel's Take
Mycotoxins from mold exposure cause chronic illness: fatigue, brain fog, respiratory issues, immune dysfunction. Testing: urine mycotoxin panel. Positive = mold exposure. Must remediate environment (home inspection, ERMI test). Treatment: binders (cholestyramine, charcoal), support detox. Conventional medicine often misses mold toxicity. Worth considering in unexplained chronic illness.
When This Test Is High
Mold exposure, chronic illness, immune suppression
When This Test Is Low
Low/no exposure
Related Conditions
Chronic fatigue, brain fog, respiratory issues, immune dysfunction
Recommended Follow-Up
If positive, identify mold source (home, workplace), remediate; binders (cholestyramine, activated charcoal), support detox