Aflatoxin B1
Cross-source consensus on Aflatoxin B1 from 1 sources and 5 claims.
1 sources · 5 claims
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- Aflatoxin B1 is produced only by Aspergillus species. — The 10 Most Common Mycotoxins: Sources, Mechanisms, and Clinical Management
- Aflatoxin B1 is classified by IARC as a known human carcinogen. — The 10 Most Common Mycotoxins: Sources, Mechanisms, and Clinical Management
- Liver CYP450 enzymes convert aflatoxin B1 into a more toxic electrophilic epoxide. — The 10 Most Common Mycotoxins: Sources, Mechanisms, and Clinical Management
- Long-term aflatoxin B1 exposure is associated with a greatly increased risk of liver cancer, especially with hepatitis B co-infection. — The 10 Most Common Mycotoxins: Sources, Mechanisms, and Clinical Management
- Probiotics are presented as one of the most effective interventions for aflatoxin B1 exposure. — The 10 Most Common Mycotoxins: Sources, Mechanisms, and Clinical Management