What harm does aluminum do to the human body

We all know that aluminum is a metal and also a toxic substance. If consumed by the human body, it will cause poisoning. Although we usually use aluminum products, the surface of these aluminum products is coated with a layer of non-toxic plastic for insulation. Excessive consumption of aluminum may cause gastrointestinal discomfort at the mildest, and memory loss or even Alzheimer's disease at the worst.

Excessive consumption of aluminum can lead to aluminum poisoning, which is of course harmful to the human body. Just like inhaling too much oxygen can kill you. However, consuming aluminum in small amounts is not a problem.

A brief analysis of the toxicity of aluminum: Aluminum generally enters the human body through food, drinking water, medicines and the use of aluminum cookware, and is retained in the brain, lungs, liver, bones, and testicles. If the human body accumulates too much aluminum, it will harm brain tissue and intellectual development. To prevent aluminum poisoning, a layer of non-toxic coating is generally applied to the inside of aluminum containers and cookware to prevent drinks or food from coming into direct contact with aluminum. Also, be careful not to use or use less aluminum-containing leavening agents and fixatives, and avoid long-term use of aluminum medications, such as "Weishuping". Since a certain amount of alum (potassium aluminum alum) is added to fried dough sticks, it is better to eat less. The natural toxicity of aluminum is very weak, and the aluminum in food easily forms insoluble precipitates with phosphate compounds, which are not easily absorbed by the human body. At the same time, the normal gastrointestinal tract of a person has a barrier effect on aluminum, which can prevent excessive aluminum from entering the body. Therefore, there is no need to worry too much about the toxicity of aluminum, just pay proper attention.

Currently, many medical research reports have pointed out that excessive intake of lead has at least the following harmful effects on the human body:

1. Alzheimer's disease: Excessive accumulation of aluminum in the brain can lead to brain nerve degeneration, memory loss, forgetfulness, and eventually lead to Alzheimer's disease.

2. Premature aging: Excessive aluminum content in the body can easily lead to premature aging, reduced cardiopulmonary function, physical weakness, and accelerated appearance of wrinkles on the skin.

3. Gastrointestinal diseases: Aluminum can reduce the activity of pepsin, reduce the secretion of gastric juice, and lead to gastrointestinal diseases such as abdominal distension and indigestion.

4. Osteoporosis: Excessive intake of aluminum will affect the normal metabolism of phosphorus and calcium, making bones brittle and leading to osteoporosis.

5. Anemia: The iron in the iron pan is inorganic iron salt, which can form soluble iron salt that is easily absorbed by the human body. It is one of the important ways for the human body to obtain iron. Therefore, using aluminum pots instead of iron pots for cooking for a long time will lead to iron deficiency anemia.