Negligible effects of tryptophan on the aflatoxin adsorption of sodium bentonite.

The main objective of this study was to determine if the competitive adsorption of tryptophan (Trp) and aflatoxin B₁ (AFB₁) could potentially affect the ability of a sodium bentonite (NaB) to prevent aflatoxicosis in monogastric animals. The adsorption of Trp and AFB₁ on this adsorbent is fast and could be operating on the same time-scale making competition feasible. In vitro competitive adsorption experiments under simulated gastrointestinal conditions were performed.