What Is a Lek? How Is It Beneficial

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What is a lek? How is it beneficial?

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Definitions:

Ergot Compounds

Chemical substances derived from the fungus Claviceps purpurea (ergot), which infects cereal grains and possesses psychoactive and medicinal properties, historically involved in the cause of ergotism or "St. Anthony's fire."

Aflatoxin

A group of toxins produced by certain fungi, which are found on agricultural crops such as maize, peanuts, cottonseed, and nuts, and are highly carcinogenic.

Penicillin

A type of antibiotic derived from Penicillium fungi, effective against many bacterial infections by inhibiting cell wall synthesis.

Candida

Candida refers to a genus of fungi that includes several species, some of which can cause infections in humans, known as candidiasis, particularly in immunocompromised individuals.