“These mycotoxins are small, and they can cross the blood-brain barrier. And once they’re in the brain, they can do a lot of damage. They can destroy the myelin, they can dysregulate the mitochondria, and they can cause neurodevelopmental and neurodegenerative disorders.” — Andrew Campbell, MD
In this episode of the One Medicine Podcast, Rob Lutz speaks with Andrew Campbell, MD, about how toxic mold and mycotoxins can affect the brain across the lifespan—from pregnancy and infancy through adulthood.
Dr. Campbell explains how mold spores travel into the lungs and bloodstream, why the brain is a primary target, and how exposure may contribute to autism, brain fog, neuropathy, MS, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and other neurodegenerative conditions. Mycotoxin testing, source removal, and treatment principles, emphasizing evidence-based care, are also discussed.
Practitioners will gain practical insights, case examples, and a framework for identifying and addressing mold-related illnesses.
Key Moments:
- 00:00 – Intro
- 08:05 – Mold spores enter bloodstream and target the brain
- 11:56 – Mycotoxins linked to austism and neurodegenerative disorders
- 39:00 – Case study of autistic child recovering after mold removal
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Speaker Bio
Dr Andrew Campbell is a medical clinician, researcher, and internationally recognized expert in clinical immunology and toxicology. He specializes in treating complex chronic illnesses related to toxic exposures, including mold and mycotoxins, Lyme disease, pesticides, industrial chemicals, and immune dysfunction.
Dr. Campbell has published more than 100 peer-reviewed studies and textbook chapters and has lectured nationally and internationally for over 25 years, including at Oxford University and Harvard Medical School. He has served as Medical Director and Advisor to multiple clinical and laboratory organizations and was named Top Medical Consultant of the Year (2020) by the International Association of Top Professionals.
His clinical interests include toxic effects of chemicals, mycotoxins, toxic mold, Lyme, and publishing studies on these subjects.
Sponsored by MyMycoLab: https://mymycolab.com/
