The mold network is unique in its own way, an ever-changing environment constantly developing ahead. These small microorganisms can be our salvation as much as our ruin, we just need to take the time to learn how to distinguish the good ones from the pathogens.
sotto i riflettori un microrganismo famoso
What is mold?
Mold & Mycotoxins: unity is…disease!
all the necessary to be well-informed on the subject
What we call “mold” is nothing but a microorganism belonging to the kingdom of FUNGI. Therefore is not too crazy to think that they reproduce through tiny spores, invisible to the naked eye, and released in the air, like other mushrooms do, right? It’s essential to talk about the reproductive cycle of molds (and fungi) because even in the most sterilised environments have thousands and thousands of “sleeping” spores floating in the air, waiting for the right conditions to be born again and carry on the legacy. By avoiding the proliferation of said spores, there won’t be any mean for molds to spawn, hence living ambients will improve as less and less mold spores will be added to the already-present ones.
The presence of mycotoxins (=toxins derived from a fungal growth) is directly related to the fungal growth from which they are produced: without a fully-developed mold microorganism there won’t be any mycotoxins. Even so, only certain molds in very particular conditions, have the ability to produce mycotoxins. The classical example of pathogen mold vs non-pathogen would be a comparison between green cheese and mouldy veggies, why we eat one and not the other?
In some cases, even biotoxins (normally not harmful) naturally produced by the microorganism of mold, can have collateral effects on the human body.
Consequences for our health
what effects do molds & mycotoxins have on our body
The most common cause for intoxication is the absorption and spread of mycotoxins in the body, a process which vary a lot from individual to individual, greatly depending on one’s gut health and the presenceof a balanced microbiota. There are many types of mycotoxins (aflatoxins, ochratoxins, zearalenone etc…) each having very specific features. Among the issues caused by mycotoxins, they are responsible for cellular alterations (mutagens), interfere with the metabolism and have also been proven carcinogens (es. hepatocellular carcinoma). Depending on the type of toxins, several harmful side-effects on the liver, kidneys, immune system (immunosuppressants), foetus, nervous & reproductive system, were recorded. Often mycotoxins are also pretty resilient to high temperatures, not ending up destroyed even after being “cooked” and are terribly toxic even at low percentages. The effects resulting from coming into contact with mycotoxins depends on the absorbed dose but it is known that little ones are much more vulnerable to those toxins.
A secondary effect caused by exposition is the presence of mold within the air filtering systems (like ACs) and on walls, especially on those buildings damaged by humidity where heat and wetness promote the perfect environment for mold growth. Biotoxins, naturally released by molds in the surrounding area as a mean of reproduction, usually don’t trigger a pathogen response in human but for some it might cause sneezes, coughing and red eyes, indicating a clear allergic reaction. Those who live in closed-off contaminated ambients often suffer from ever-clogged noses (es. allergic rhinitis), scratchy throats and ears, as well as being at higher risk for asma and breathing issues. Spore fragments from molds can sometime act as allergens and also as pre-inflammatory agents inducing silent inflammations of the respiratory tract.
How to remove mold in 7 days?
la procedura corretta per un ottimo e duraturo effetto
I microorganismi probiotici che costituiscono la miscela di NAMI sono molto efficaci per comprimere le muffe (quasi sempre sporigeni della famiglia aspergillus…).
Come da test pubblicati, vediamo qui di seguito la procedura corretta per ottenere un ottimo e duraturo effetto. Ricordiamo che se la situazione di muffa è grave, sarà necessario più tempo al fine che i microrganismi possano popolare la superficie.
STEP 1
Spray Concentrated NAMI directly onto the surfaces afflicted by mold, making sure to remove further than what the eye can see. After all some spores will already be present on the surface.
STEP 2
Use a cloth soaked in Concentrated NAMI to remove the biggest parts
STEP 3
Repeat “Step 1” & “Step 2” for 7 days in a row making sure to change the cloth every single time since there might be residual spores if you happen to use the same cloth (7 days is the minimum timespan proved to be effective after lab testing), but you can also decide to do it for longer if the are you want to save is in a bad shape.
STEP 4
Wait at least 2 weeks and verify visually if there are any traces of mold coming back.
STEP 5
Carry on by painting the walls solely with lime-based colors (such as NAMI White), as these colors are the best for preventing colds but if the problem isn’t solved at the roots (this can sometimes depend on the environmental factor) mold can & will come back after a while.
FOR A FINAL SOLUTION
Laying IntoNAMI is the ultimate solution since the microorganism colonies living within the plaster pores create a surface that discourages the growth of molds, as well as managing the water movement thanks to the enzymatic action. The process carries over time as the substrate of hemp and lime putty are the cradle for aerobic bacterias which, as a by product of their own processes, produce oxygen indirectly improving the habitability of all living spaces. The long-term auto-regenerating action guarantees us our surface will be mold-free for the future to come and all that is asked is a simple task: make sure to ventilate well said living space so that extra by-product water can be expunged avoiding unnecessary humidity accumulation. Measuring relative air humidity is the easiest and cheapest way to easily understand whether certain living spaces are apt for living or not, keeping in min that ideal values should sit between 55 and 65 % max.
