Fungal toxin in food that would increase the risk of esophageal cancer

You will definitely be surprised to learn that one of the factors causing diseases (Neural tube defects and Esophageal cancer) is food contaminated with a type of fungal toxin called fumonisin!

Unfortunately, this toxin can also reduce the effectiveness of chemotherapy treatment of the cancerous tumors!

- Neural tube defects

- Esophageal cancer

- Fumonisin

If fumonisin entering the body of a 60-kilogram person through consuming food daily is more than 6,000ths of a grain of rice, it can be harmful to him!

This toxin is produced by the growth of a type of mold in agricultural products such as corn, wheat, barley, rice and the foods made using these products such as biscuits, flour and breakfast cereals!

In some cases, although mold growth in food products is not visible by the naked eye, definitely there is contamination with this toxin.

And finally, if animal feed is contaminated with fumonisin, it would cause damage to their liver and kidneys, and a decrease in the animal's appetite and weight as well.