Tag: Mycotoxin

An estimated $1 billion in livestock production losses occur annually in the USA due to ergot alkaloid toxicosis [1.2.3]. So, what is an ergot alkaloid? These compounds are mycotoxins produced by fungi with a complex history of being both a poison and a medication [1.2.3, 1.10.4].

Over 300 variants of mycotoxins have been identified, and unlike some poisons with a specific reversing agent, there is no single antidote for mycotoxins due to their chemical diversity and resilience. Treatment instead relies on a comprehensive strategy of removing the source and supporting the body's natural detoxification processes.