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  1. so why is the main ingredient in gas pills Aspergillus niger? doesnt make
    Pamela Khalifa Pamela Khalifa United States says:
    January 11, 2020 at 10:00 AM

    so why is the main ingredient in gas pills Aspergillus niger? doesnt make sense to use this deadly mold in a pill that people ingest

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    • Hiya Pamela, thanks for your comment on my article! I don't believe that
      Phoebe Hinton-Sheley Phoebe Hinton-Sheley United Kingdom says:
      March 27, 2020 at 6:34 AM

      Hiya Pamela, thanks for your comment on my article! I don't believe that aspergillus niger is used in these pills - rather an enzyme called alpha-GAL which is extracted from that fungus. Also, this fungus is usually only harmful when inhaled, as it mainly causes respiratory issues. Therefore, if it is ingested, it shouldn't cause disease. Hope this helps!

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        Katrina Woodhams Katrina Woodhams United States says:
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        Thank you for this article. So if I tested positive for Ochratoxin A and have sinusitis issues, do you believe that this could be a primary source for why I have sinusitis for over 2 years and can’t seem to get rid of it?

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