The effects of food-borne mycotoxins can be acute with symptoms of severe illness and even death appearing quickly after consumption of highly contaminated food products. Long term effects on health of chronic mycotoxin exposure include the induction of cancers and immune deficiency.

'Pseudoallergens' are substances that induce hypersensitive/intolerance reactions that are similar to true allergic reactions. They include food additives, vasoactive substances such as histamine, and some natural substances in fruits, vegetables and spices.

The Contact Dermatitis Institute™ Allergen Database was designed as a wiki-like resource for information regarding allergic contact dermatitis. The goal is for physicians to both add and search for information regarding specific allergens and topics.

This article looks into which foods contain potassium benzoate and what effects it might have on a person’s health.

Although most mycotoxins are not volatile they can be present in airborne dust and fungal spores which act as carriers to the respiratory system.Some authors have shown that these compounds also occur on smaller particles; fungal fragments and other small particles, such as nonorganic debris, could be potential carriers of the most aerosolized mycotoxins and therefore be a cause for concern and further study

Certain fruits, vegetables, and spices like prunes, broccoli, and cumin, contain high levels of salicylates. Synthetic salicylates are found in medications like aspirin. If you have a sensitivity, you may benefit from reducing your intake.

Advanced glycation end products (AGEs), also known as glycotoxins, are a diverse group of highly oxidant compounds with pathogenic significance in diabetes and in several other chronic diseases.

Advanced glycation end products (AGEs), also known as glycotoxins, Apart from allergic diseases, IgE is involved in pathogenesis of other disorders. Much controversy exists about the control of total IgE (tIgE) levels and allergen-specific IgE (sIgE) profiles in allergic individuals. This review aims at giving a comprehensive overview of IgE molecule and discussing the issues related to its importance in clinical setting.

Mycotoxins are toxic compounds that are naturally produced by certain types of moulds (fungi). Moulds that can produce mycotoxins grow on numerous foodstuffs such as cereals, dried fruits, nuts and spices. Mould growth can occur either before harvest or after harvest, during storage, on/in the food itself often under warm, damp and humid conditions.

Recently, almost everyone has experienced a heightened awareness of respiratory exposures with an increased emphasis on protective measures. It is an opportune time to review and reassess potential exposures in the farm environment.