Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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6313441 | Environment International | 2015 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
The BIOMYCO study is the first study whereby a multi-toxin approach was applied for mycotoxin exposure assessment in adults and children on a large-scale. Moreover, it is the first study that described the exposure to an elaborated set of mycotoxins in the Belgian population. Biomarker analysis showed a clear exposure of a broad segment of the Belgian population to DON, OTA and CIT. The risk assessment based on these data indicates a potential concern for a number of individuals whereby young children need special attention because of the relatively higher food intake per kg body weight.
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Authors
Ellen Heyndrickx, Isabelle Sioen, Bart Huybrechts, Alfons Callebaut, Stefaan De Henauw, Sarah De Saeger,