Aluminum (Al), common threat

Properties

• Most common earth metal

• Easily eliminated unless kidney or digestive problems are present

• Aluminum toxicity known for centuries

Common Source:

• Medication incl antacids

• Drinking water, Soft drinks

• Cosmetics esp toothpaste

US Dep.Health & Human Services, April 1993

Symptoms of toxicity

• Neurological symptoms:

stuttering, seizures, myclonic movement, progressive dementia, disorientation etc

dialysis encephalopathy

• bone disease due to calcium displacement and Vit.D resistant osteomalacia

• microcytic & hypochromic anemia

Blaurock-Busch, Mineral & Trace Element Analysis, TMI 1996

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