Re: mycotoxins in coconut?

April 19, 2006

,

RE: some folks were saying to beware of coconut because it

harbors mycotoxins, and others were refuting that statement.

I have heard the same concerns about grains. I would also be interested in

answers to your question about coconut with regard to mycotoxins, but also

grains.

Donna

April 19, 2006

i have seen a number of references to the mycotoxins in grains, if i

could only locate them easily at the moment! i know a couple places

to look are www.commonsensenutrition.net - the man with this website

used to post here, i wonder if he's still around. and

www.knowthecause.com also focuses on mycotoxins/fungus.

you might also find info at dr. mercola's website, or

www.westonaprice.org. try a search within those websites.

info on coconut mycotoxins? anyone?

thanks~ susan

> I have heard the same concerns about grains. I would also be

interested in

> answers to your question about coconut with regard to mycotoxins,

but also

> grains.

>

> Donna

April 20, 2006

Here is your answer from Dr. ph Mercola, look

slike there is no more good food to eat

http://www.mercola.com/2003/nov/5/toxic_foods.htm

The Top-10 MYCO-Toxic Foods

Dr. Mercola's Comment:

Dr. Dave Holland is the co-author, with Doug Kaufmann,

of the best-selling book The Fungus Link, and the new

book, The Fungus Link Vol. 2. In these books, and in

their other books (Infectious Diabetes, and The Germ

that Causes Cancer) they discuss the ravages that

yeast, fungi and their mycotoxins (fungal toxins) can

cause us when we are exposed to them. Health problems

ranging from cancer to heart disease to asthma,

multiple sclerosis, and diabetes may all be related to

mycotoxins.

Mycotoxins cause a wide range of health problems in

humans when we are exposed to small amounts over an

extended period of time, and can even be lethal if

taken in large quantities over a short period of time.

Given the large number of diseases linked to

mycotoxins* (see Dr. Holland’s list at the end of the

article) and our tendency to eat a large amount of

grains in our typical American diet, this is a very

concerning problem. As Dr. Holland said, " Grains are

sources of carbohydrates, or sugars, and as such, they

risk contamination by certain fungi. These fungi

produce secondary metabolites, or mycotoxins. "

Dr. Holland has put together a list of the top-10

mycotoxic foods. You’ll notice as you browse through

the list that it mentions lots of grains (wheat,

barley, rye, etc.). You’re probably familiar with some

of the dangers of grains mentioned on this site, and

now you have one more reason not to eat them--they are

commonly contaminated with mycotoxins.

You’ll also notice that peanuts are on the list.

Peanuts are not only commonly contaminated with

aflatoxin, a carcinogenic mold, but they will also

distort your omega-3:6 ratio. A much better choice if

you want to eat nuts are walnuts, as they will give

you some beneficial omega-3.

One food that is not mentioned on the list is coconut

oil. I want to point out that, while coconut oil is an

incredible food in terms of nutrition and taste, many

coconut oils contain mycotoxins. This is because they

are commonly made with copras, or dried coconuts,

which are often contaminated with mycotoxins. So in

order to fully enjoy the benefits of this coconut oil,

you will want to be sure that you find a company that

uses only fresh coconuts to make their oil, like the

Tropical Traditions virgin coconut oil on this site.

__________________________________________________

April 20, 2006

oh great. as i sit here nibbling my biona organic creamed coconut.

eek!

where is this biona organic company and why are they so hard to track

down on the internet? does anyone know how to reach them? i would

like to know how this stuff is made.

i can't imagine that it would be bad for me, it has been my saving

grace without access to affordable vco.

this is the exact article i remember from a few years back.

well, dr. mercola is not the end-all ominpotent expert on everything,

right? (but he's pretty good, i admit!) does anyone else have more

information or links on mycotoxins in coconuts?

thanks ~ susan

> Here is your answer from Dr. ph Mercola, look

> slike there is no more good food to eat

>

> http://www.mercola.com/2003/nov/5/toxic_foods.htm

> One food that is not mentioned on the list is coconut

> oil. I want to point out that, while coconut oil is an

> incredible food in terms of nutrition and taste, many

> coconut oils contain mycotoxins. This is because they

> are commonly made with copras, or dried coconuts,

> which are often contaminated with mycotoxins. So in

> order to fully enjoy the benefits of this coconut oil,

> you will want to be sure that you find a company that

> uses only fresh coconuts to make their oil, like the

> Tropical Traditions virgin coconut oil on this site.

April 20, 2006

Note that mycotoxins are linked to coconut oil made from

copra. VCO made from fresh coconuts should not be a problem.

Alobar

On 4/20/06, Noel Elardo <jonelardo@...> wrote:

> Here is your answer from Dr. ph Mercola, look

> slike there is no more good food to eat

>

> http://www.mercola.com/2003/nov/5/toxic_foods.htm

>

> One food that is not mentioned on the list is coconut

> oil. I want to point out that, while coconut oil is an

> incredible food in terms of nutrition and taste, many

> coconut oils contain mycotoxins. This is because they

> are commonly made with copras, or dried coconuts,

> which are often contaminated with mycotoxins. So in

> order to fully enjoy the benefits of this coconut oil,

> you will want to be sure that you find a company that

> uses only fresh coconuts to make their oil, like the

> Tropical Traditions virgin coconut oil on this site.

>

April 22, 2006

I was reading the labels in the health food store yesterday on coconut oil.

There was only 1 label that said it was made from fresh coconuts. I can

only assume

that all the others were not.

Carrol

Alobar wrote:

> Note that mycotoxins are linked to coconut oil made from

>copra. VCO made from fresh coconuts should not be a problem.

>

>Alobar

>

>On 4/20/06, Noel Elardo <jonelardo@...> wrote:

>

>>Here is your answer from Dr. ph Mercola, look

>>slike there is no more good food to eat

>>

>>http://www.mercola.com/2003/nov/5/toxic_foods.htm

>>

>>One food that is not mentioned on the list is coconut

>>oil. I want to point out that, while coconut oil is an

>>incredible food in terms of nutrition and taste, many

>>coconut oils contain mycotoxins. This is because they

>>are commonly made with copras, or dried coconuts,

>>which are often contaminated with mycotoxins. So in

>>order to fully enjoy the benefits of this coconut oil,

>>you will want to be sure that you find a company that

>>uses only fresh coconuts to make their oil, like the

>>Tropical Traditions virgin coconut oil on this site.

>>

>

April 22, 2006

Hi Carrol,

Which company said it is made from fresh coconuts???

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