NFORMD BLOG

If you don't already know, aluminum poses a very serious danger to the human body, and in small amounts. Here's a little background about aluminum.

Aluminum does not occur as a free metal but is found in minerals and ores. In its natural state it doesn't pose a threat. It's plentiful, (most abundant metal in the earth), and it is cheaply extracted for use in many things. It is resistant to corrosion and very light weight.

For these reasons, aluminum is used widely, in places you may not even thing to look for it. We wear it, cook in it, with it, eat and drink it and there is no use for aluminum in the human body. It is dangerous, toxic, to the human body and we continue to use it. Broad uses of aluminum in consumer products include:

Aluminum in the Home:

• Cookware
• Foil

Aluminum in Health & Hygiene Applications:

• Antacids
• Buffered Aspirin
• Vaccines
• Vaginal Douches
• Hemorrhoid Medications
• Anti-Diarrhea Medications

Aluminum Is Commonly Added To:

• Baking Powder
• Self-Rising Flour
• Table Salt

Natural Dangers are Largely Unavoidable

Not only do we use it in all sorts of products, but acid rain also plays a part in presenting the metal in forms that we can ingest. Acid rain breaks down aluminum in the earth which then runs off into our water supplies. It then contaminates the seafood. It's in cigarette smoke so we breathe it in as well.

How does aluminum behave in your body?

Once ingested, aluminum accumulates in various tissues in the body, including the kidneys, brain, lungs, liver and thyroid. Aluminum competes with calcium for absorption and it can result in reduced skeletal mineralization. In infants this retards growth. It also interferes with phosphorous absorption, zinc and selenium.

What are the Dangers from Aluminum Toxicity?

Remember that living cells make no good use of aluminum. Aluminum can make you very ill. Some people are allergic to aluminum and will develop a skin rash (contact dermatitis).

Possible Dangers from Aluminum Toxicity:

• Malfunction of the Blood-Brain Barrier
• Stomach & Intestinal Ulcers
• Gastrointestinal Disease
• Parkinson's Disease
• Skin Problems
• Hyperactivity
• Mental Retardation in Infants
• Learning Disorders in Children

Are there Alternatives to using Aluminum?

Eating foods cooked in aluminum cookware can cause an inflamed colon. Consuming antacids that include the toxin aluminum hydroxide, distresses the digestive system to the point of disrupting healthy bowel function.

There are alternatives to cooking with aluminum. There are choices for different cookware, such as glass. There are organic supplements that reduce the impact of acid indigestion. A healthy diet of organic foods, grown in areas where the pesticides are not poisonous is a good practice. You can grow your own food in areas where the toxins are relatively minor.



I suggest you look for Aluminum-free products. A great alternative deodorant is made by Tom's Of Maine and can be found at Walgreens, CVS and Walmart.