Drinking a lot of beer increases exposure to mycotoxins

(FECYT - Spanish Foundation for Science and Technology) Researchers from the University of Valencia (Spain) have analyzed the mycotoxins produced by certain microscopic fungi in the beer and dried fruits, such as figs and raisins, confirming that these products meet food regulations. Only for heavy beer drinkers -- who drink more than a liter a day -- the contribution of this commodity to the daily intake is not negligible, approaching or even exceeding the safety levels.
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news