Can Lemon Balm Protect Cells From Aflatoxin Damage? Exploring a Natural Defense Against One of Mold’s Most Dangerous Toxins
A 2026 laboratory study examined whether essential oil from carrageenan-treated Melissa officinalis could reduce the cellular damage caused by aflatoxin B1. Researchers found reduced oxidative stress and apoptosis in cultured cells, though findings remain preliminary and limited to laboratory models.
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