THE LINK BETWEEN ALUMINUM AND ALZHEIMER’S
Some scientific findings suggest that dietary aluminum is a potential factor in the development of Alzheimer’s disease, a neurological condition caused by a loss of brain cells.
The cause of Alzheimer’s is unknown, but it is thought to be due to a combination of genetic and environmental factors, but some studies report that high levels of aluminum have been found in the brains of people with Alzheimer’s.
However, as there is no link between people with a high intake of aluminum due to medications, like antacids, and Alzheimer’s, it’s unclear if dietary aluminum is truly a cause of the disease.
YOU CAN REDUCE YOUR EXPOSURE TO ALUMINUM THROUGH COOKING
If you remain worried about Aluminum seeping into your meals during cooking, there are steps you can take to lower it.
Choose lower cooking temperatures when possible.
Use less aluminum foil and completely avoid it when cooking acidic foods
Use non-aluminum utensils
Additionally, avoid commercially processed foods as they might be packaged in aluminum or contain food additives that contain it.
