Intestinal mucus alters the ability of probiotic bacteria to bind aflatoxin B1 in vitro

Studies done to determine whether AFB1 and intestinal mucus influence each otherEs binding by surface structures of two probiotic preparations are reported. The results reveal that probiotics adhering to the intestinal wall are less likely to bind and consequently accumulate AFB1 in the host and on the other hand probiotics with AFB1 bound to their surfaces are less likely to adhere to the intestinal wall and prolong expose to dietary AFB1. It is concluded that specific probiotics may be potent and safe means to reduce absorption and increase excretion of dietary AFB1 from the body.