Mold is a fungus. It’s not a bacteria, not a virus – it’s a whole different kingdom of life. Think of it as tiny, invisible mushrooms throwing a rave on your leftovers.
Some molds are totally chill. You know, the kind that makes blue cheese or that fancy soy sauce you paid too much for. Those are safe. But the fuzzy green stuff on your strawberry? That’s a wild, uninvited guest.
And its job is to make you regret your choices.
The Gross Truth: What’s Actually In Your Stomach
When you eat mold, your stomach acid tries to be the hero. It kills most of the spores. Good news, right?
But here’s the kicker: some molds produce mycotoxins. That’s a fancy word for “poisonous mold poop.” These toxins are tough. They don’t break down easily, even in your stomach’s acid bath.
So what happens next? It depends on two things: your immune system and the type of mold you just ate like a dumb-dumb.
What happens if you eat mold?
