Top Mold and Mycotoxin Myths Exposed with Jason Earle

Eat for Life

Do you worry about mold and mycotoxin exposure? Well, it’s no wonder. The statistics are quite sobering. In fact, almost half of houses in the United States have significant levels of mold, and close to 90 percent of commercial and office buildings have water damage that may lead to mold. What’s more, up to 21 percent of asthma cases may be attributed to toxic mold. With all the risks, it's inevitable that mold and mycotoxin myths abound.

In this episode, I talk about the top mold and mycotoxin myths with Jason Earle, a nationally recognized expert in mold, mold remediation, building science, and healthy homes. We tend to think of mold as the enemy, but it’s more nuanced than that. Mold when it’s outdoors is beneficial as it turns plant matter into dirt. It’s nature’s great recycler. However, when mold is indoors, it wreaks havoc on our buildings and our health.

In this episode, we discuss:

• How mold spores can be particularly harmful to those who are highly sensitive to them.
• Why common mold tests on the market are not reliable.
• How you can use your five senses to detect mold.
• The questions you should ask mold remediation companies when you're looking for a reputable mold remediation company.
• The ultimate goal of mold remediation.
• The #1 source of mycotoxin exposure; the answer may surprise you!

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