Statement on the potential risks from ergot alkaloids in the maternal diet

Appendix A

COT/2026/01

Last updated: 19 January 2026

Literature Search Terms for Ergot Alkaloids (January 2022 - June 2022)

acute toxicity

chronic toxicity

reproductive toxicity

biomarkers (exposure/ toxicity)

maternal health

preconception

conception

pregnancy

post-natal

lactation

fetus/ foetus/ fetal /foetal

placenta

pre-term

preeclampsia

cancer/ carcinogen(icity)

teratogen(icity)

absorption

distribution

metabolism