Aflatoxins are naturally occurring mycotoxins that are produced by many species of Aspergillus, a fungus, most notably Aspergillus flavus and Aspergillus parasiticus. Aflatoxins are toxic and among the most carcinogenic substances known. After entering the body, aflatoxins are metabolized by the liver to a reactive intermediate, aflatoxin M1, an epoxide.
Toxic Metal
Toxic metals are metals that form poisonous soluble compounds and have no biological
role, i.e. are not essential minerals, or are in the wrong form.
