Aluminum
Level 4 — Significant concernsIn Winter's Dictionary
Aluminum is a other — Frequently used in food additives
What it does
Frequently used in food additives
Where you'll see it
Many food additives
What the research says
Aggravates kidney and lung disorders. Aluminum deposits found in brains of Alzheimer's victims but role unclear. European Parliament 2003: aluminum-containing additives cause free aluminum which can lead to intoxications and contribute to Alzheimer's disease. People with kidney dysfunctions can accumulate aluminum in organs.
Regulatory status
- EU: approved
- Notes: European Parliament 2003 said aluminum-containing additives should be banned
Sources
- A Consumer's Dictionary of Food Additives (Winter): Aluminum deposits have been found in the brains of Alzheimer's victims but its part, if any, in this degenerative brain disorder is not clear