• Bernadette_Abraham

    Administrator
    May 14, 2025 at 12:34 pm

    @naslam1603 – so different labs use different testing methods, which can affect what shows up.

    For example, Great Plains (now Mosaic) is generally more sensitive and picks up a broader range of mycotoxins. Realtime Labs uses ELISA or sometimes LC-MS/MS depending on the toxin, but their panel isn’t as comprehensive as Great Plains/Mosaic. So it’s not unusual to get conflicting results between the two because of the difference in testing methods.

    But even with the most accurate test, if your body isn’t actively excreting the toxins at the time, they might not show up in urine at all. That doesn’t mean they’re not affecting you. It can also show different results based on what a person is actively doing to eliminate mycotoxins from their body (i.e. binders, sweating, antifungals, etc). There is also a 1 year+ difference between the tests, and unlike blood tests, mycotox tests aren’t meant to track trends.

    I’m assuming from your persistent symptoms that you’re still being exposed to mold, so continuing to test right now isn’t going to be helpful and can honestly just waste your money.

    What’s more important is getting out of the exposure first. Once you’re in a clean environment, then it makes sense to retest if needed to see what your body is still holding on to and how to best support detox from there.

    Have you made any changes such as remediation and/or finding a new temporary living arrangement? As you’re probably experiencing, it becomes very difficult to heal if you’re still being exposed to mold. Please let us know how the community can support you with this.

    • Inga-55

      Member
      May 26, 2025 at 3:01 am

      Hi B, Team & Members,

      I appreciate this topic of discussion.

      So in addition I am aware that the pathways for illuminate are via sweating, pooping etc.

      B any recommendations on emptying the colon. As I am feeling backed up, even though I go out twice for the day. Apart from things high in fiber, plenty water etc.

      Thank you.

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