Aluminum

Introduction
Aluminum is one of the most abundantly found mineral in the earths crust. It is very light and silver-white in color. Aluminum was not much in use of the medical practitioners as it was not well known. Previously use of aluminum was considered to be safe but now the research has declared aluminum as dangerous for bone and brain disorders. Aluminum is antacid type of drug. Aluminum is now considered to be toxic and use of aluminum is being reduced gradually in daily life. People are now informed to avoid cooking food in aluminum utensils as the mineral can dissolve in food and get into the body.

Remedy
Aluminum is found to be effective in some ways in following diseases:

Heartburn
Reflux esophagitis
Gastritis
Peptic ulcer
Aluminum is also used by people on dialysis or experiencing kidney failure
Aluminum reduces phosphorus absorption

Prevention
Hyperphosphatemia can be prevented by using aluminum as it lowers the amount of phosphorus in body.

What It Does
Use of aluminum can deplete the stored calcium in the body and the calcium is excreted through urine and stool. Use of aluminum may lead to diseases like Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. Aluminum and other heavy metals are supposed to react adversely on human health. Increased use of aluminum can affect the nerve cells negatively and can cause serious problems of memory loss. Aluminum may affect on vitamin B1 and cause hindrance in absorption of vitamin B, however when aluminum is used with the alginate(a thick gel which is derived from algae) it helps to cure heart burns without any reactions because the gel would not allow aluminum to contact with the esophageal lining and stomach walls. Prolong use of aluminum can result in deficiency of vitamin B1 and calcium.

Benefits
People with kidney dialysis can consume aluminum to reduce the level of phosphorus which is harmful for the kidney patient. However the benefits of aluminum are not much for human life.

Sources

The greatest source of aluminum is the bauxite ore from which aluminum is extracted.
Processed food which has aluminum
Table salt
White flour
Spaghetti sauces
Food cooked in aluminum utensils
Water exposed to aluminum
Acidic foods
Antiperspirants

Friends

Calcium citrate increases the amount of absorption of aluminum.

Enemies

Phosphorus in concentration reduces the amount and effect of aluminum.

Cautions
Aluminum should be replaced by some other less reactive minerals which may have fewer adversities for human body. Especially, use of aluminum utensils should be replaced by some other element. No one should use aluminum with out doctor’s recommendation.

Side Effects or Interactions
Aluminum can have drug interactions with vitamin B1; it can reduce the rate of absorption of vitamin B1. Side effects of aluminum couldn’t be ignored and can be life threatening. Use of aluminum should be avoided as mush as possible.


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