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title: "Unmasking Mold Toxicity: Mitochondria, Symptoms, and Solutions with Dr. Tricia Thompson"
date: 2026-06-25T16:00:00Z
modified: 2026-06-25T16:00:00Z
permalink: "https://elizabethyarnell.com/unmasking-mold-toxicity-mitochondria-symptoms-and-solutions-with-dr-tricia-thompson/"
type: post
status: publish
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wpid: 9123
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  - Uncategorized
author: Elizabeth
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​ Elizabeth Yarnell chats with Dr. Tricia Thompson about her transition from emergency to functional medicine, focusing on mitochondria’s role in illnesses linked to mold toxicity. They explore mold prevalence even in dry areas, diagnostic challenges, and overlooked symptoms. Dr. Thompson explains the Visual Contrast Study (VCS) test, genetic markers, and treatment steps like binders. They discuss mold in homes, testing, and MARCONs treatment. The episode highlights mold’s impact on menopausal women and citric acid exposure. The Inflammation Investigator: Chronic Illness & Autoimmune