Ochratoxin

Ochratoxin is a persister mycotoxin. It binds tightly to a blood protein called albumin, which is how it persists. Our bodies need to keep a certain amount of albumin, which makes it difficult for the kidneys to get rid of it. Therefore, Ochratoxin gets an extended ride in the blood.

Ochratoxin is one of the most prevalent mycotoxins in water-damaged buildings and food. It’s been implicated in numerous health conditions, including many that affect the kidneys. It also reduces zinc stores inside cells.

Ochratoxin can reduce immune function, inhibit energy production, and is neurotoxic especially to males. Studies have correlated Ochratoxin exposure to birth defects and the male prevalence of autism.

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Signs & Symptoms

Fatigue
Itchy skin
Chest pain
Brain fog
Frequent urination, which may over time become low urine output from low kidney function
Muscle weakness and/or cramps
Headache, migraine
Edema
Muscle weakness and/or cramps
Headache, migraine
High blood pressure
Exercise intolerance
Low appetite or nausea
Frequent infections
Chemical sensitivity
Reduced albumin and/or GFR

Laboratory Findings

Kidneys take a real hit with Ochratoxin. If the body doesn’t have enough bioflavonoids which help to bump Ochratoxin off the kidneys, the kidneys are faced with a tough decision. Either maintain adequate albumin levels and sustain cell damage to themselves, or dump the toxin (and albumin) and put the rest of the body in peril by having too low of albumin. Often, the kidneys preserve the albumin, thereby taking on the toxin and sustaining interstitial damage.

Therefore we may find low albumin and/or reduced or lowering GFR (glomerlular filtration rate) in patients affected by Ochratoxin.

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