| - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - - General Aluminum Toxicity Information Aluminum toxicity is a serious condition that occurs when a person absorbs excessive amounts of aluminum, a metal that often deposits itself in the brain. Aluminum is the most abundant metallic element in the earths crust. Aluminum is introduced into the body through the digestive system, lungs and skin and is absorbed into the tissues. Aluminum, though not a heavy metal, can be toxic if it is deposited in the brain. Aluminum toxicity can lead to symptoms similar to Alzheimers disease and osteoporosis and can impair kidney function. Aluminum toxicity can also lead to colic, rickets, gastrointestinal problems, poor calcium metabolism, anemia, headaches and decreased liver function. - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - - Possible Causes of Aluminum Toxicity The excessive use of antacids is the most common cause of aluminum toxicity in the U.S. Aluminum is present naturally in air, soil and water and can be found in cookware, utensils, foil, over-the-counter medications, baking powders, toothpaste, cheese and table salt. Excess use of any of these products can lead to aluminum toxicity. - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - - Possible Symptoms of Aluminum Toxicity Symptoms of aluminum toxicity are similar to Alzheimers disease and osteoporosis. These signs include forgetfulness, extreme nervousness, speech disturbances, memory loss, softening of the bones and weak, aching muscles. - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - - Possible Lifestyle Changes for Aluminum Toxicity Eat a diet high in fiber. Include apple pectin in the diet to help remove aluminum from the body. Use only stainless steel, glass and iron cookware. Stainless steel is preferred. Avoid products containing aluminum or dihydroxyaluminum. - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - - In accordance with FDA regulation, we do not make any therapeutic claims for any Dietary Supplements in accordance with the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act. Beneficial Dietary Supplements Apple Pectin binds with metals in the colon and excretes them from the body. Calcium and Magnesium bind with aluminum and help remove it from the body. Coenzyme A supports the immune systems detoxification processes. Garlic is a natural detoxifier. Kelp detoxifies the body of excess metals. Lecithin heals the brain and cell membranes. L-Glutathione blocks damage from toxic metals and radiation. Multivitamin and Mineral Complex stabilizes vitamin and mineral imbalances in the body. SAMe reduces stress and nervousness caused by excess aluminum. Vitamin B Complex rids the intestinal tract of excess metals. Vitamin E is a powerful antioxidant that protects cell membranes and improves circulation. Burdock Root, Echinacea, Ginseng, Ginkgo Biloba and Fiber can block damage to the body by toxic heavy metals and radiation. REFERENCES: Prescription for Nutritional Healing, 3rd Edition, Phyllis Balch, CNC; James F. Balch, M.D. - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - - Buy Beneficial Dietary Supplements and Products |