Mold, Metals, Parasites & Your Gut 🦠 How Mold Hijacks Your Gut: The Hidden Link with Biofilms 🦠 Most people think mold exposure only affects the lungs or sinuses—but did you know it can quietly reshape your gut microbiome and complicate detoxification? Here’s a deep dive into the science: 🔬 Biofilms: Microbial Fortresses Certain molds, like Aspergillus and Penicillium , can encourage bacteria and even parasites in your gut to form biofilms —protective layers that act as