A number of mycotoxins from mold (fungi) can cause growth stunting in children. Mycotoxin related growth stunting is especially common in developing nations with poor food storage. |
Mycotoxins can cause growth stunting by several mechanisms including: 1) reducing appetite, 2) causing nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea, and 3) toxic effects on the body and its organs. The 4 main mycotoxins which are linked to growth stunting in children are 1) aflatoxins, 2) fumonisin, 3) deoxynivalenol (DON or vomitoxin), and 4) zearalenone. These 4 mycotoxins are summarized briefly below.
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