Wheat you know, can also be contaminated by ergot. This was a mold
that grows on damp wheat and has CNS effects in humans.

In the middle ages there were enormous populations affected --

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Ergot has been removed from migraine products (where it used to be commonly used) except for one now in this
country because of the vasoconstrictive harmful consequences.

There is also a toxic algae implicated in Parkinson's and Alzheimer's:

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So yes, I was considering a mold-- a toxic mold.

The incidence of gluten intolerance is rising alarmingly in this country.
Perhaps this will be a warning call for us, humans, as well.

I am going to have to start increasing my shrimp purchases now, our store
has buy one get one free occasionally on the frozen ones. That should take care of Sheba for now!
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This is her fave, so at least she will be happy!